I found two packs of Dressmakers Pencils at the church 'Bargain Box' in Basildon this morning. They were only 30p each and were just the thing I was needing yesterday when I was trying to cut out lots of little polka-dots of felt.
In the end I made do with using a pencil (and, on one particularly dark colour, a biro) to trace round a circular pencil sharpener to get the size I wanted. I'm giving nothing away about what I'm attempting to create as it's, hopefully, going to be a Christmas present for someone who reads this blog. What I will say though is, if this works out well, I've got plans for something similar - involving bits of an old wool blanket and some felt polka dots - for me, which I'll be more than happy to share.
I seem to be frighteningly well organised with making things for Christmas presents this year. I've already pretty much completed one project - and very pleased with it I am too - but can't say anything else as it's a present for my sister!!
Yikes, Christmas planning already!
I'm thinking maybe you're making a map of the solar system? :=)
Posted by: Maureen | 10/03/2010 at 06:55 AM