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Creative Sewing Show At The Nec

I’ve just got home from the NEC sewing show, I go twice a year and love it, I spend far too much money on buying fabric I don’t really need but life is too short eh 😂 just got to hide my goodies from my husband later! Now to decide what to make! X

· 1 month ago
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Oooh sounds fab! What fabrics did you get?

· 1 month ago
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3 different viscose jersey (i’m all about the comfort and stretch!) a new quilting ruler, some cross stitch threads, clover chalk pen refill, a cappuccino and a fruitcake! Fab day 😀

· 1 month ago
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AnnieRose

I was there as well! I really felt that the atmosphere was much more lively than the the last few (post-Covid) years! A huge thank you to the accessibility team who are so friendly and helpful, makes all the difference to enjoying the show. I talked to Mark Francis (I made his Inverness Cape)and some of the interesting textile graduates. I bought fabric from the Rosenbergs (crepe de chine for a top and contrasting linen for trousers). There was an embroidery project, and the photo I took to capture the name didn't come out, but the main picture did. Look at the bottom left corner - the chap who looks as if he's part of the canvas! Maybe someone else will tell us about it.

· 1 month ago
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Wow what a fab photo, i cant remember his name either, it was huge wasnt it! I go to the christmas ones too but i find them too crafty & less sewwy if that makes any sense 😂

· 1 month ago
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AnnieRose

Yes, I do, I'm not over keen on the 'crafty' stuff. Once a year is great for me, but I hate that it co-incides with Cheltenham (and it's very crowded at the weekend). I do thik though, that i spend more on fabric than on unsuccessful bets!

· 1 month ago
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Glenda H Community Member

I only go into the 'crafty' side to get the flapjacks from Flapjackery!! Travelling by train when it's Cheltenham week is fun when you live so close to Cheltenham though!!

· 1 month ago
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Glenda H Community Member

And wasn't the tapestry artists name something like Nehro or Nehu -or have I got that completely wrong? I know I thought his name was like the collar which is why I (half) remembered it.

· 1 month ago
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AnnieRose

Thanks - it wasn't Nehru, but reminded me to google Nuestro, and I found it! Fascinating - am going to pot on the main main chat, so other can access

· 1 month ago
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SewHayleyJane Admin

Wow this is incredible!!!

· 1 month ago
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Glenda H Community Member

I went on Friday and thoroughly enjoyed it - apart from the trains not playing nicely.

I didn't buy any fabric but I did buy a sewing machine! It's just so lovely to be inspired by all the exhibitors. I came back with some ideas....

· 1 month ago
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AnnieRose

What machine Glenda? Hope you find time to try it out over the weekend!

· 1 month ago
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Glenda H Community Member

I bought the Janome 6700p which will be delivered next Wednesday. I've been looking at it for a few years so not an impulse buy!!

· 1 month ago
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AnnieRose

Had a look at this - it does look fantastic! Look forward to seeing some samples of your work.

· 1 month ago

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