HI All

sewandso · Joined: 14 May 2008 Posts: 13 Location: north east

I've been looking at this site a lot over the last few days..And finaly decided to join you.
I'm a very keen sewer, have been sewing things on and off (by hand)
since i can remember,
I can turn my hand to most things, And am quite keen to see my efforts put to good use really looking forward to meeting you all. Smile

I knit also but prefer to sew,(no loops to worry about) Laughing

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ANGELA xx
If all else fails HUG your teddy Smile

caroline · Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Posts: 69

Hi and welcome i'm glad you've joined us there will be plenty for you to do ! We are a nice bunch you will get on just fine

sewandso · Joined: 14 May 2008 Posts: 13 Location: north east

Thanks for that, I have bad nerves so don't really go out much,
hence the reasoning i should put my hands to good use for a change, instead of just biting my nails all day long and staring at 4 walls(gets quite boring) Wink

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ANGELA xx
If all else fails HUG your teddy Smile

lis · Joined: 11 Dec 2007 Posts: 61

Welcome to the group nice to have you on board. I enjoy knitting but am afraid never mastered sewing. Enjoy our challenges and chat. Elisabeth.

Lou · Site Admin Joined: 13 Nov 2007 Posts: 1032 Location: Fife

Hello and welcome Angela - as you are a stitcher I will send you out one of Suzannes starter packs to get you going. Most of the girls start off with angel pockets and burial gowns and then do some other things if they are happy to. We have some girls making receiving blankets in nice soft fabrics and we are looking into making pyjamas and nightgowns for the wee darlings in the orphanages in Eastern Europe. I am sure you won't get bored working with us :0)

I love your avatar by the way - it is ever so pretty :0)

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Molly Lawton · Joined: 30 Mar 2008 Posts: 304 Location: Hampshire

Hello

Pleased to meet you. I am a knitter and not very good at sewing. I always admire soemone who can sew as I am useless at it. You will find the group very friendly and helpful and it's great to be doing something useful with your spare time.

Happy sewing.

Molly

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Lorraine · Joined: 18 Feb 2008 Posts: 335 Location: East Sussex

Hi Sewandso - welcome and thanks for joining us. It is a very worthwhile group and every effort is much appreciated. Glad we have people like you as I'm pretty naff at sewing. My Mum used to make me do all the repair work and as we are both short, I had to alter everything. When I got married and got away, I couldn't bear sewing and still have that dislike now. I crochet and try to go for items that can be crocheted together/made in one piece....just to avoid sewing. Having said that, sewing up items has got better and easier although I cannot stitch faces - so don't make dolls/animals and not a fan of sewing on buttons!

wilmasart · Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 9:16 am Post subject: Hi Sewandso

Nice to meet you.

I think a lot of us are at home knitting just like you.
its really nice to be able to help in some way isnt it.

Hope you enjoy being a member of our group

Love
Pam x

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taylor · Joined: 11 Dec 2007 Posts: 177

Hello to all new members hope you enjoy the forum

sewandso · Joined: 14 May 2008 Posts: 13 Location: north east

Thank you all for the warm welcome,
Lou thank you so much i will look forward to the postie coming, i've actually been thinking about making pj's for the little one's, Just trying to work out a pattern that's quicker for me to do by hand, I will be posting some of my finished recents when i get my photos sorted..

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ANGELA xx
If all else fails HUG your teddy Smile

donna · Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 1:20 am Post subject:

welcome from me in kiwi land Very Happy

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Nita · Joined: 25 Apr 2008 Posts: 180 Location: Isle of Lewis

Hello sew and sew, glad you've joined, you will find it addictive but all in a good cause.
We seem to be getting more sewers(like me) I'm glad they need stitchers as I can sew a lot faster than I can knit! Just seen the bit about making nightgowns/pyjamas must look into that.

Charlie · Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 278 Location: Germany

Welcome to the forum Angela. You will love it here. They are all very friendly and helpful.

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Dorothy · Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 8:43 am Post subject:

Hello Angela Just got back off holiday and have a lot of catching up to do Rolling Eyes

I like the bit 'If all else fails hug your teddy' and your avatar too Smile

I haven't managed to work out a signature or photo yet but I'm sure I'll get there one day Embarassed

Hope you enjoy being with the group. Dot