tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512151224022821706.post3700335345552052049..comments2023-10-21T09:09:33.449-07:00Comments on ANGLESEY ALLSORTS: Thrifty Snippets ...Patchwork..Mending and Vintage Togs!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14710224174192867236noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512151224022821706.post-59700078320944186602011-06-26T12:15:17.414-07:002011-06-26T12:15:17.414-07:00Hi everyone, thanks for all the comments...
Josie ...Hi everyone, thanks for all the comments...<br />Josie you asked about the treadle machine, well I learned to sew with a treadle so I know no different, I dont think its hard, just a case of getting the knack... working feet and hands at the same time.<br /><br />and Mum asked about the patchwork.. yes, I sew them together by hand, I find it very relaxing, time consuming but relaxing!<br /><br />Vicky xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14710224174192867236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512151224022821706.post-8846705005551708822011-06-26T11:30:06.166-07:002011-06-26T11:30:06.166-07:00I've got a Singer aswell but it is one with a ...I've got a Singer aswell but it is one with a handle to turn. Do you sew your patches together by hand or by machine? Patchwork is something that I'd love to try but as yet I've not given it a go. As always your pictures are lovely to view.<br />Love from Mum<br />xxMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08442767679857541996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512151224022821706.post-70619037265028115492011-06-25T01:39:02.172-07:002011-06-25T01:39:02.172-07:00I agree, patchwork is great for keepsakes from old...I agree, patchwork is great for keepsakes from old clothes.<br /><br />I've only ever done hexagons once, I found them too fiddly so I ended up giving them away to a charity shop!<br /><br />Treadle sewing machine, I keep reading about them, are they easy to use?<br /><br />Josie xJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11307151386938476266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512151224022821706.post-51434240190486918692011-06-24T05:19:20.621-07:002011-06-24T05:19:20.621-07:00So glad to have you back!
Love the vintage clothes...So glad to have you back!<br />Love the vintage clothes and fabrics! They are just the best!!lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10273483704912191189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512151224022821706.post-26804421012598508722011-06-23T10:36:56.609-07:002011-06-23T10:36:56.609-07:00I absolutely agree about the quality of vintage cl...I absolutely agree about the quality of vintage clothes, you only get decent fabric these days with designer clothes which are way out of my budget! So fed up of high street cotton jersey or viscose tops which develop holes after just a couple of wears.Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping]https://www.blogger.com/profile/04247624645636227130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512151224022821706.post-69094011477342187642011-06-23T03:52:49.835-07:002011-06-23T03:52:49.835-07:00You can't beat the quality of the fabric and m...You can't beat the quality of the fabric and making of these garments, after all they've stood the test of time.<br />So satisfying to give them a new lease of life, well done!<br /><br />Sandie xxSandies' Patchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11022362234675324965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512151224022821706.post-40614070445573617822011-06-23T03:18:35.568-07:002011-06-23T03:18:35.568-07:00My 'rag' bag is overflowing with all of my...My 'rag' bag is overflowing with all of my "too small" pieces of fabric ! <br />Brave girl getting them all out and actually doing something with them...<br />Now I might get brave and have a go at a quilt as well !!<br />xoxoKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450252740228915993noreply@blogger.com