Morning. Another very dull start, more rain and another humid spell overnight which may or may not have been a storm. Light rain and a breeze is on the cards for today. I'm now starting to be concerned for my tomatoes and the dreaded blight . . . not that there is anything I can do.
I got the bus into town and spent a most enjoyable time looking through pattern books. I just looked at dresses but when I go back to collect the ones that needed ordering, I will take another look and more widely - skirts, tops, etc.
And I must learn how to do a concealed zip. The way I know is very old fashioned nowadays. YouTube, here I come.
I also had a good look at some very gorgeous and lavish sewing machines. Oh, my!
I also had a good look at some very gorgeous and lavish sewing machines. Oh, my!
I had a good browse through the fabrics on offer but, like many places, they have gone over to craft cotton fabric which isn't really suitable for what I want which is something more drape-y and soft really.
However, I did NOT go upstairs to the yarn section. I didn't need that temptation.
On the way back to the bus I popped into Boots for a few things I needed and I went to Bon Marche where I found two nice tops. No, I don't need tops. Oh, dear. There was one nice dress but it wasn't in my size. I tried the 12 on and it was too big. Yes, I could have taken in the sides but I didn't love it THAT much.
Then I looked for my nice herbs, spices and all things wholefood stall in the market and, much to my distress, it has been taken over by a junk, pre-packaged, ultra processed rubbish stall. That's a tragedy. Where else could you ask for 20h turmeric or 100g steel cut oats . . . ?
One fabric stall was open and I nearly bought some nice polka dot fabric but decided to wait until I have all the patterns and take my time.
PT was fun, as always.
Today I have the usual coffee and chat with Christine and then I am off out round to Val's for lunch, bearing a gift of a cucumber. lol!#
Better go and get the day started. Have a good one, whatever the weather. Jackie, I hope your air quality improves soon.
Bye, all xx
Wow, that was quick work on your hexagon sampler thingy/blanket, lovely colour combinations.
ReplyDeleteApparently, I learnt this week that polka dots are very in at the moment, made me laugh, my polka dot skirt was bought four years ago! Those all singing and dancing sewing machines must be really tempting for keen sewers, but any sewing happens with big reluctance on my part, so my little Elna Lotus, bought by one of my husband's aunts in 1971, will do me just fine.
How sad that your spice and wholefood stall has been taken over, hopefully you'll find another outlet. xx
I had to smile when you said you'd be wearing that on Saturday - because I was thinking of a polka done skirt too - but it really depends on the weather on the day.
DeleteThe machines were lovely but even in the sale they were eye wateringly expensive. I think I will stick with my Mum's old Brother for now - unless Ernie gives me my million - in which case the sky's the limit!!
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Just stick with your old machine if you like it. I have an all singing one and I only use a few of the functions. Polka dotes are definitely popular this years-I bought a dress from Sainsbury’s and it has giant polka dots. Catriona
ReplyDeleteThey are very 'in' aren't they? Smart but casual at the same time. xx
DeleteI love the hexagon blanket. Looks just lovely. I hope you can find the fabric you want and the patterns as well.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Thanks, Jackie. I'm on a hunt, that's for sure. xx
DeleteYour hexagon lap quilt/ baby quilt looks lovely, Joy. Good luck with your patterns and suitable material hunt.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I'm having fun. xx
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