Dales Jacket - pure wool

Dales Jacket

Hand crocheted to my own design in a variety of natural undyed wools - Jacob, Cheviot etc 

Aran weight wool - so really warm 

Raglan sleeved in stripes with borders 

Soft Flowers Bag - Felted and applique

Soft Flowers Bag 

Hand crocheted then felted wool bag with applique three dimensional flowers in soft pastels - in mohair wool with vintage button centers. 

Bag is fully lined in a matching cotton, with internal pockets and magnetic clasp 

One of my exhibition pieces at the Peninsula Craft Show this October 

Sewmaster Sewing Machine - vintage

This is a  really dainty sewing machine - heavy but one of the smaller sizes a bit like a Singer Featherweight 

1960's-70's I should think in date 

Just does basic straight stitch with a reverse and comes with an external motor with fold down flap to extend the base (which is in a lovely pale blond wood - has a rather naff fiber board top cover that latches onto the base) 

Has a dial for dropping the feed-dogs - for heavy , fine fabrics and darning 

Sweet simple machine 

Its just so small and cute! Look how small the harp is - just so dainty (but still a solid cast metal machine) 

Just love this little sewing machine! 

Not suited to quilting though - no space to roll up a quilt in that little harp space - but ideal for small sewing projects 

It is a Japanese copy of the Classic Singer 15 sewing machine 

AND 

YES

I seem to be starting to be a sewing machine collector ................. they are just so lovely and all SEW (THE criteria for having and also using - yes they do get used each for different weights fabric and types of sewing) 

Luckily my dear hubby rather likes them as well - he admires the engineering in them 

I do sew most days - so they certainly do get regularly used! 

Forest of Clune Coat at Peninsula Craft Show

Here are some examples of what was on offer at the Peninsula Craft Show the other weekend - ceramics, wall art, jewellery 

PLUS - my 

Forest of Clune wool coat 

In cream wool with black, brown and gold nepps 

Hand crocheted to my own design - a zig-zag maxi-length light weight coat / topper

Seen with long black dress 

This coat is subtly shaped to fit and flare over the body - a very flattering fit 

It is single piece construction with cape like sleeves 

It is a very useful layering piece, a lightweight coat  which provides warmth without bulk 

Also to the left you can see my DALES jacket - in undyed wools - Jacob, Cheviot etc 

This has now been SOLD 

Frister Rossman - PZ Series: Vintage Sewing machine

My new toy !! 

Bought this other week (bit of a risk as couldn't get it to work in the store) - took me all day to get it working - talk about squealing and racket .....thought wasted my money on this one! 

So after some serious oiling - adjusting so the motor worked and general tweaking - the machine looks very little sued once took it apart as no oil lines etc 

The dials are still very stiff (so don't plan to turn them much!) 

It does NOT like light fabrics at all - it gathers them up (so have to adjust the bobbin tension I think) - otherwise shall just sue it for curtains, cushions & upholstery work ......and I hope leather sewing .............. 

It looks little used just a few chips in the enamel - dusted n washed out the drawer, and now she is ready to gooooooooooo !! 

Frister Rossmann PZ Zig-zag sewing machine 

The underside - really clean and nice heavy duty props, bars and gears! 

Discovered in the drawer: sewing box of attachments - some never used and one I am not sure quite what its used for - just has an open rectangle ....any ideas anyone??? 

Has the usual - zig-zag /ziper/cord/quilting/rolled hem feet - but other accessories are missing e.g. screw drivers, twin needl, no bobbins  etc 

Sewing Manual 

All in a 60's retro sewing table sewing table with drawer at the side and tapered screw in legs (which if you put in wrong place you end up with a most weird lopsided affair ..... not funny trying to balance a really heavy machine in table top & screw in legs and then get it wrong as the whole things wobbles - discovered the legs are shorter in the front and the 2 back legs are longer .... got it wrong first time ...oops) 

The only annoying thing is that you can not access the drawer unless the machine head is swung up onto the table - as the machine catches the drawer then you cant push it back in! 

I suspect it dates from 1960-70's ?? Anyone know?? Cant find a date anywhere on the web ........... not much info at all really which is rather frustrating 

Melange Jacket

Melange Jacket in subtle tweed stripes

Hand crocheted to my own design in a blend of colours: Honeys/blues/burgundies/greys/ black

Simple chic Chanel style jacket in premium wool blend tweed yarn. 

Single piece construction with raglan sleeves. 

Border trim on sleeves and around body to give a neat finish 

A soft warm and easy to wear piece, and the wide variety of colours means it will match many things in your wardrobe.

Winter Crop Circle waistcoat & Berrylicious Hat

Winter Crop Circle Waistcoat - back view

Winter Crop Circle Waistcoat - by one of Maggie Lamb's quilts in the Exhibition Room 

Winter Crop Circles Waistcoat - front view

A circular waistcoat with shaped shoulders and waist. 

Crocheted to my own design in NORO wool.

A pinwheel back with set-in shoulders with a cut-away front 

I matched each ball to ensure that there is a continuous colour sequence. 

The original jacket on the mannequin sold - so the hat matched that, but not this waistcoat! 

The hat is in a shaded wool in purple, green, brick red. 

It has a soft brim that folds back and can be re-shaped with the matching flower brooch. 

So you can have the brim in any style you wish 

Thinking of my friends in NJ as they are being battered by Hurricane SANDY ..................

Watched it all last night as lived in NJ for a while so can really relate to the situation - I saw the boardwalks being ripped up in mid-90's when last hurricane ripped through the area. 

So hope everyone is OK!!