Mr Russell wrote:
SilentElk wrote:
I'm getting my own, this is all for Mimi.
Yes, he picked the pattern and yarn himself. Hopefully both should arrive in the next day or two.
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| Author: | Mimi [ Sun Sep 29, 2013 15:21 ] |
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Mr Russell wrote: SilentElk wrote: I'm getting my own, this is all for Mimi. Yes, he picked the pattern and yarn himself. Hopefully both should arrive in the next day or two. |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Fri Apr 18, 2014 16:35 ] |
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er, let's ignore that I am still only 50% of the way through Russell's jumper... I thought I should learn to sew and over the last couple of days have just made my first ever non-bag sewn thing. I made a blouse.  Obviously the next pic looks really posed (it's for my blog, and my hand is behind my back as the camera has a remote control) but I am pretty pleased with the blouse on.  Next time I shall try something with a bit more bust shaping so it doesn't make my boobs look huge, but I am really chuffed with the collar, which I made in a contrast fabric, and the sleeves, which I redrafted completely and so redesigned the sleeve cap, changed the length and added a little contrast cuff to match the collar. I chose the fabric from a craft show I went to with Jazzy and Russell, and I chose it because it made me think of Rusell's grandad, who was in the navy (it has little anchors all over it.) Anyway, wheeeeeee  
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| Author: | sdg [ Fri Apr 18, 2014 21:34 ] |
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That's amazing Mimi! I'm constantly amazed at the skill you have, every time you post something that you've made I'm astounded that you've basically managed to create something beautiful from nothing. |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Mon Sep 29, 2014 11:23 ] |
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Well, I didn't sew much after that top (wedding stuff kind of took over I guess), but these past few weeks I have got my old replacement machine out (the first blouse I did ended with my old sewing machine breaking) and I have been trying to incrementally teach myself a few things about fabric, sewing skills and finishes and fit. Saturday evening/Sunday morning I made a dress:  I even put a little lace collar on it which I embellished with a few pale pink pearls to complement the light pink in the checkered fabric.  I need a slightly lower cut top underneath to not show above the neckline, but it would have been a bit too chilly to go out without sleeves yesterday. I'm very happy with it so I'm going to try a wool-blend yellow based tartan shift dress next. |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Mon Sep 29, 2014 11:45 ] |
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I haven't made anything in ages! Although next weekend I will be attempting to make my 1st year wedding anniversary gift for the Mrs, as she is away and I have time on my hands. |
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| Author: | Cras [ Mon Sep 29, 2014 11:56 ] |
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Bloody hell, a year? |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Mon Sep 29, 2014 11:59 ] |
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Not till the end of November, but yes! |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Mon Sep 29, 2014 12:06 ] |
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Make her a dress: I have leftover fabric and then we can be dress twins. I hope that you show us what you make, and put it on your blog. I have commented on your blog a little while ago, to ask where your posts have been. Sharpen up, Trooper. |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Mon Sep 29, 2014 12:07 ] |
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Or... I have enough fabric left over from that dress for you to make ties for most of the people on here. Then we can start some kind of vocal group where we all match. |
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| Author: | Cras [ Mon Sep 29, 2014 12:22 ] |
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Trooper wrote: Not till the end of November, but yes! I wonder if the second bottle of skittles vodka has mellowed yet 
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| Author: | myp [ Mon Sep 29, 2014 12:24 ] |
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Mimi wrote: Well, I didn't sew much after that top (wedding stuff kind of took over I guess), but these past few weeks I have got my old replacement machine out (the first blouse I did ended with my old sewing machine breaking) and I have been trying to incrementally teach myself a few things about fabric, sewing skills and finishes and fit. Saturday evening/Sunday morning I made a dress: I even put a little lace collar on it which I embellished with a few pale pink pearls to complement the light pink in the checkered fabric. I need a slightly lower cut top underneath to not show above the neckline, but it would have been a bit too chilly to go out without sleeves yesterday. I'm very happy with it so I'm going to try a wool-blend yellow based tartan shift dress next. |
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Mon Sep 29, 2014 12:52 ] |
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we need another beex wedding Good stuff Mimi |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Mon Sep 29, 2014 12:57 ] |
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Cras wrote: Trooper wrote: Not till the end of November, but yes! I wonder if the second bottle of skittles vodka has mellowed yet We've still got loads in the back of the cupboard. I'll give some a shot tonight and report back.
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| Author: | Trooper [ Mon Sep 29, 2014 12:58 ] |
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KovacsC wrote: we need another beex wedding Who is next? |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Mon Sep 29, 2014 13:16 ] |
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Trooper wrote: KovacsC wrote: we need another beex wedding Who is next? Kovacs |
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Mon Sep 29, 2014 13:19 ] |
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MaliA wrote: Trooper wrote: KovacsC wrote: we need another beex wedding Who is next? Kovacs No..... 
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| Author: | Trooper [ Mon Sep 29, 2014 13:25 ] |
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We should open a book, i'll put a fiver on Gazchap
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Mon Sep 29, 2014 13:29 ] |
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Trooper wrote: We should open a book, i'll put a fiver on Gazchap Phew!! |
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| Author: | GazChap [ Mon Sep 29, 2014 13:29 ] |
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Money well spent!
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| Author: | Mimi [ Mon Sep 29, 2014 13:39 ] |
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GazChap wrote: Money well spent! ... is this 'news', Gazchap? Do we all need to buy hats? |
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| Author: | Jem [ Mon Sep 29, 2014 13:46 ] |
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Mimi wrote: GazChap wrote: Money well spent! ... is this 'news', GazChap? Do we all need to buy hats? It's bloody news to me. 
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Mon Sep 29, 2014 13:47 ] |
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Mimi wrote: GazChap wrote: Money well spent! ... is this 'news', Gazchap? Do we all need to buy make hats?
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| Author: | Cras [ Mon Sep 29, 2014 13:51 ] |
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Too late! I've bought a hat. |
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Mon Sep 29, 2014 13:52 ] |
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Can I be a bridesmaid? |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Mon Sep 29, 2014 14:00 ] |
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KovacsC wrote: Can I be a bridesmaid? I'll make you a dress if you can send me your measurements. |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Mon Sep 29, 2014 14:02 ] |
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Cras wrote: Too late! I've bought a hat. Then wear two hats, 'duh! |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Mon Sep 29, 2014 14:03 ] |
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Mimi wrote: KovacsC wrote: Can I be a bridesmaid? I'll make you a dress if you can send me your measurements. *childish snigger* Tory politicians get in trouble for that. |
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| Author: | Cras [ Mon Sep 29, 2014 14:03 ] |
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No, I mean now he has to get married! Can't back out once I've bought a hat! |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Mon Sep 29, 2014 14:04 ] |
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Cras wrote: No, I mean now he has to get married! Can't back out once I've bought a hat! Them's the rules. |
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| Author: | Curiosity [ Mon Sep 29, 2014 14:11 ] |
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MaliA wrote: Cras wrote: No, I mean now he has to get married! Can't back out once I've bought a hat! Them's the rules. Also knows as "Cilla's Law" |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Mon Sep 29, 2014 14:23 ] |
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Fab. How does March sound for all you guys? A nice spring wedding! |
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Mon Sep 29, 2014 14:24 ] |
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Mimi wrote: KovacsC wrote: Can I be a bridesmaid? I'll make you a dress if you can send me your measurements. 46" Chest 34" waist 34" leg thigh are 25" each I think.. |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Sat Oct 04, 2014 15:04 ] |
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I have made a thing! I'm very proud of the thing, it's the first time i've done a thing like it and the thing has come out very well, if I do say so myself. Unfortunately I can't tell you about the thing yet, or show you a picture, as it's an anniversary present for the mrs, and she occasionally comes on here. <waves to Mrs T> We went with the US and it's a paper theme for us for the 1st anniversary. I shall post a pic as soon as Mrs T has seen it, I expect it won't be too long, she is unable to resist gift temptation, so I doubt it will stay ungiven for long, even though our anniversary isn't for another 6 weeks or so... |
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| Author: | Trooper [ Sat Oct 04, 2014 15:49 ] |
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Actually I can tell her to just not look in this thread This is the thing I made: Attachment: 2014-10-04 15.40.41.jpg Attachment: 2014-10-04 15.44.29.jpg All made from paper (apart from a wire in the middle of the stem, and some copper spray paint. I'm pretty happy with that
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| Author: | Cras [ Sat Oct 04, 2014 16:34 ] |
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Excellent! |
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| Author: | Kern [ Sat Oct 04, 2014 16:35 ] |
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Superb! |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Sat Oct 04, 2014 19:38 ] |
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Wow! Brilliant! |
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| Author: | Goddess Jasmine [ Sat Oct 04, 2014 20:24 ] |
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That's fantastic! Well done Trooper.
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| Author: | Trooper [ Sat Oct 04, 2014 21:01 ] |
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I'm really pleased with how well it came out, and it was super easy to make. For the flower, cut out a load of petal shapes from paper, scrunch them all up and unfold them. Then just keep sticking them together from the middle outwards I used some paper with a pearl sheen to make it stand out a bit.The stem is wire wrapped in paper, with a couple of paper leaves, then spray painted with a metallic copper paint. Mount it to a board and whack it in a frame, and done To about 3 hours from start to finish.
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| Author: | Goddess Jasmine [ Sat Oct 04, 2014 21:41 ] |
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That's fab. I love how the copper and pearlesant paper compliment each other.
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| Author: | Mimi [ Sat Oct 04, 2014 23:00 ] |
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That's really fantastic, Trooper. She's going to be absolutely bowled over
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| Author: | BikNorton [ Sun Oct 12, 2014 11:52 ] |
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It's no handful of tenners though. Kidding, that's dead good. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Sun Mar 08, 2015 18:27 ] |
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I made this for my mammy! It's the names of everyone in the Squirrel family. |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Sun Mar 08, 2015 18:30 ] |
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Nice one. Good choice of colours. |
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| Author: | Goddess Jasmine [ Sun Mar 08, 2015 23:45 ] |
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Brilliant, took me a while to find Sam though! 
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| Author: | Mimi [ Mon Mar 09, 2015 9:59 ] |
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It looks great, Grim... We have one from Mrs A and Mali hanging centrally above our fireplace, and we love it. It's a fantastic, thoughtful gift, and yours will be loved just as much, I am super-sure! |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Mon Mar 09, 2015 10:00 ] |
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Here it is |
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| Author: | Slightly Green [ Mon Mar 09, 2015 10:01 ] |
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That looks awesome Grim... Mimi you hung yours on its side....noob |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Mon Mar 09, 2015 10:02 ] |
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hm. the little turny arrows don't work. oh well, sideways it is. |
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| Author: | Mimi [ Mon Mar 09, 2015 10:02 ] |
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Slightly Green wrote: That looks awesome Grim... Mimi you hung yours on its side....noob That's so that I can read it whilst I lay on the sofa
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