I've had a pile of vintage pinnys and tablecloths in my ironing basket for a couple of months now. They are all tatty in one way or another and no good for using as they are so I thought - eventually - I'd have a go at turning them into something patchwork, probably a cushion cover or maybe a table runner. I don't really know why I'm even thinking about it at the moment as I have quite a few other projects already on the go - one of which has been lurking about for over a year!! - plus I need to get cracking on some homemade Christmas presents.
I did get the sewing machine out this afternoon for the first time in weeks, and discovered that the little foot bit you lower over the material has got a bit 'gummy' in the lever, probably due to lack of use. I'll have to look at it later and maybe get my little can of multi-purpose oil out and give it a good greasing. I swear that can of oil will last me for the rest of my life. I've already had it nearly 30 years (yes, seriously) and I seem to have barely used any of the oil. That was 27 and a half p very well spent in Woolworths in Bath all those years ago.
On a different note, we had a fabulous time at the Cliffs Pavilion on Wednesday evening. What a stunning position to have built a theatre with amazing views out over the estuary to Kent. Plus, what a fabulous venue - spacious comfortable seats, helpful staff, plenty of loos, few stairs to climb and you can take your drinks in with you. What a difference to The Bristol Hippodrome where the seats are so cramped I can't get my legs in, you need to dress for the tropics even though they claim to have air conditioning, three toilets only in the Ladies (you can imagine the ginormouse queue that forms) and woebetide anyone who suffers from vertigo if they sit any higher than the stalls. Stephen Merchant was HILARIOUS and I can highly recommend going to see him if he's playing at a theatre near you (the full list of his tour dates is here,) though please be warned, he can be just a leeetle rude at times.
Hi Elizabeth, loving the look of the fabric in the piccy. I am desperate to do some patchworking too but no time (to busy tending to sick pets...grrr....). Looking forward to seeing what you make eventually. xx
Posted by: Loo xx | 09/16/2011 at 05:15 PM
I love that idea for a quilt. I had my poor old sewing machine completely gone over and tuned up awhile back...still not working like I think it should. Probably out of practice...it AND me! :)
Posted by: kathleen | 09/16/2011 at 07:29 PM
Love the idea of your little can of oil going on and on.
What are your thoughts for made Christmas gifts this year or would that be giving the game away?
Posted by: Maureen | 09/16/2011 at 10:41 PM
Just stumbled on your blog and loved reading thru it. On subject of sewing machines - do you have a 'donkey'? no I never knew either till last year when the nice man at the shop explained. It has made a noticeable difference to the happoiness of my machine! see here http://angalmond.blogspot.com/2010/08/doing-donkey-work.html
blessings!
Posted by: Angela Almond | 09/17/2011 at 04:34 PM
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