Buttons and Bobs

I have just learned from a a post on Pinterest that I have been wasting time trying to find the end of the thread on a new Gutermann purchase. The bottom of the reel pulls out to release the thread. A bonus, say some, is that the inner can be used to store needles but mine is hollow so needles would surely fall out? Inner - its hollow can be used to store needles.

I had not kept the receipt for the Regatta hoodie that pilled so much within a couple of wears that I did not feel comfortable in it outside the house. An email following my report on the hoodie confirmed that I could not return it.  " I am sorry to see how the fabric on your Regatta Kizmit II Fleece has started to pill. We do aim to make reliable products of a high quality so it is disappointing to see how yours has become defective in this way. Unfortunately, as you alluded to in your email, we would require some form of proof of purchase to be able to assist you further in providing a replacement. I do apologise for any disappointment that this may cause. I would like to thank you for sending this image in to us however, and I will pass it on to the design team for their consideration. We do appreciate feedback of all kinds as it allows us to perfect and refine our products for the future."  I was going to cut up the Regatta hoodie so that at the least I had ...

I increased the fold over flap length by 3 cm. I prefer it .

When our young relatives have been to stay we find hair clips and elastics everywhere. I decided to make a purse for the children to store their hair accessories in. Measurements for such an item are down to individual taste and the number of items  to be stored. This was my first attempt. It is awaiting approval and suggestions from prospective owners for improvement - only they know how big and varied their hair accessory collections really are . Materials: Outer :  width -16 cm, length 34 cm cotton or polyester Inner:  width 16 cm, length 34 cm cotton or polyester Lining -  width 15 cm,  length 33 cm lightweight batting or fleece Pocket for elastics - width 16 cm, length 26cm Ribbon holders for clips: three pieces each 16 cm long A button - preferably one with a shank at the back to lift it. Make your pattern:  Fold your paper lengthways. Mark the top centre. Measure 4 cm down each side and put a small mark....

I cut shapes - flowers, Easter eggs,  hearts leaves and grass from fabric scraps. My three year old granddaughter decorated a hat for Easter. Quick, easy and fun using sticky tabs on a hat base from Hobbycraft. Hopefully we may have opportunities to feel and discuss the colours and textures of fabrics in a similar manner in years to come with similar activities.