Taking Stock

I decided that when I start back in January I want to start with everything new, the Machine is now on order, and quite frankly the last time I bought a decent pair of scissors is longer than I remember, The last pair of Fiskars I bought cost about £14.00 today they cost a staggering £26.00!!!! I also invested in a £16.00 sharpner, I did hesitate but thought i'd give it a go.....well i'm quite annoyed to be honest that £16.00 sharpner has returned my 15 year old scissors back to as new condition.......I could have saved £26.00!!!! LOL

New machine!

Well some very heavy interlined curtains saw the end of my faithful Elna, well not the end i'm sure a good service will have her running like new again! but it has proven since I sold my Industrial Brother machine, the Elna is being put under too much pressure, after lengthy investigation I have decided on the Janome 1600, if anybody has one I would love to know what they think of it! Hope your all having a great Christmas! X

Hello Everyone

Sorry for not posting been so busy with work which is great, but hardly have time for anything else! Here are a couple of pics of some Roman Blinds iv'e just finished for an Interior Design shop based in the town I live.

Quick Update

Just in case you were wondering what i'm doing, I'm still up to my eyes in work! here is a recent job 2 pairs of curtains 4 widths per curtain and over 13ft Long!!! I will try and post something more interesting shortly!

More & more curtains!

This embroidered silk fabric was beautiful! and made up so nicely with a natural bump interlining. They also had a nice broad border of plain silk on each edge. Bagged up and delivered!

Going well...

Well just a quick update so you don't think i've forgotten you all! Here are a few pics of the curtains I have been making, some of them finished some of them bagged up to be delivered, it's all going very well! I seem to have more work than I can cope with, and hopefully if it carries on I might be able to get an extra pair of hands to help! I am working weekends and evenings but it's worth it, I forgot how nice it was to be in control of my time again, I have even been able to meet friends for the odd lunch date! I am now starting to take pics of every project that passes through the workroom, I will start posting these regularly.

Some News........

Dear Bloggers I am pleased to announce that as of next month I will be going back into business as a Curtain Maker! The workrom is nearly finished, Business cards and web-site being set up! Perhaps not the best financial Climate but hey nothing ventured nothing gained! I will update you with more info over the next few weeks!

Lark Rise To Candleford

Don't forget all you period costume drama fans the new series 4 of Lark rise to candleford starts tonight BBC1 at 8pm! my blog is starting to look like a TV listings! Sorry news on the new work room coming soon!