THE FHG SEWING THREAD :-D

[ilove2patch]

As requested, a place for us to ask for help and advice from other stitchers and to show the things we make.
Over to you.:-D

[numptz2012]

whats she mad at you for?:|

he is your son, why wouldnt you talk to him?

could he have told her a few home truths and she doesnt like it and striking out at you:-(

Stupid thing is Merlin, I ain't spoken to him since just before she left. And I've only spoken to Emz twice, they are sooo busy. When she left he was fuming and he wanted her BFs number so he could talk to her and I wouldn't give it to him as I knew how cross he was and I didn't want him to make things worse. He is 22 and has his own opinions and has voiced them and because some of the things he said are the same as I have said, she has decided that I have been involved in what S said to her:|

I've told her, she's a big girl now and she's gonna have to deal with the fact that other peoples opinions may differ from hers.

She then said that they should keep their opinions to themselves then:| lets play 'Spot The Grown-Up':|

[****merlin*****]

she is being a silly girl but isnt stupid numpts

she will KNOW S has his own opinions, it just annoys her they are the same as yours, and not hers

you can bet your boots she would soon be listening if he encouraged her actions in any way

quilt will be a while

still to attach the binding then sew it

i am very slow (but i have stopped holding my breath!)

and i spend as much time shifting the cat as i do sewing:^O

[numptz2012]

I know, I'm just tried of getting it from all angles:-(

I was having a good day too:-(

[****merlin*****]

awww numpts:-(

must be hard

i dunno what i would do if it were one of mine:-(

[numptz2012]

Master B walked in from school, kissed me and asked if I'd had a good day Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww:-x

Then he asked me for money:|

Little git:^O

[****merlin*****]

sounds about right numpts:^O

still least he made the effort!

i keep telling bradley he will be a good husband one day

its not that he is that great

he has just learned to be very diplomatic:^O

[numptz2012]

B has Cupboard Love Syndrome:|:^O

[****merlin*****]

must be synonymous with the initial B

that is soooooooooooo bradley as well!

[numptz2012]

*nods*

Typical B quote 'You look nice mum, can I have a hug'

Closely followed by 'Can I have *insert whatever I'm NOT cooking* for dinner?'

X-(:^O:|

[chickengrandma-2008]

just one teeny weeny aspect you have overlooked chickengrandma

open pins and waterbeds are not a good mix:^O

Doh!  You're supposed to close the pin again once you've got it through your snozzle merlin! 😐

[*chez*]

A puzzle for you..

My daughter has just asked me to find a sewing machine she could use..

The problem is.. she  only has the use one hand and not enough use of her legs to safely use a standard foot pedal...

any ideas?

[****merlin*****]

this one is controlled by mouth

http://www.bedhandles.com/ByteSwitch1.htm

[chickengrandma-2008]

I can unplug the foot control on my machine and stop it and start it by just pressing a button. I can also vary the speed it sews through slow, medium and fast.  She may be able to use one like it, depends on her degree of disability.  Obviously she wouldn't be able to use one with a handle to turn as she wouldn't be able to control the fabric as it goes under the needle.

Would a sewing machine shop know of anything, or what about the department that provides/advises disabled people with various  appliances?

[****merlin*****]

just read this

If you are after a basic sewing machine then I woulf recommend the Toyota EZ901. It can be used with or without the foot peddle, it is easy to thread, adjustable speed control and is very easy to use. I brought one for a student with mobility problems and am currently using it with a Downs syndrome student.

t is one of the easiest machines to thread, no bobin case and is quite versitile. If you look on the Toyota website you can get one for £150 pounds. I plan to use the EZ901 to replace our machines in the future. The machine automatically stops woth the needle up, you don't need to bring the bobbin thread to the surface of the bed of the machine and there is no danger of thread being wrapped around inside the machine. It also comes with an automatic needle threader.

its an old thread, so ignore the price

i read that here

http://community.tes.co.uk/forums/t/269382.aspx

i would seek out a sewing group for people with disablities Chez

things like this she should try them out before buying and there would bound to be recommeded ones

[chickengrandma-2008]

I think perhaps there are many machines with all those features, mine has, but although they're very easy to use, you still need two hands to do most of them  Perhaps there are places that can advise on which ones would be most suitable in your daughter's case.

[*chez*]

thanks for your thoughts and ideas..

I had a think about the possibilities and thought someone may have seen something that could be useful..I'll look around and if she still wants one in a week or two.. ( tends to have brilliant ideas and then go off of them!) I'll contact the OT and see if they can help.

[rainydaywoman11]

I used to have an old Elna which was operated by your knee!!   ie., pedal came down on r/h side and you just pushed it slightly to sew.  I only gave it away last year :_| sods law.  I'll have a look see if they're still about.

[numptz2012]

Mornin:-D

OH was asleep before 8.30 so me and B stayed up and watched 'one born every minute' and cuddled. I was sooo tired, I considered just getting into bed with him when I tucked him in rather than shuffle to the next room:8}

[**towery**]

morning

did Huggles report in after the party?

love merlins reports on making her  quilt, just awaiting the photoies now i guess

[****merlin*****]

morning:-D

i must be enjoying making this quilt

i have walked away from an awful lot more, for an awful lot less hassle!:^O

i made the front a long time ago, i am ashamed its taken me this long to finish it, so finish it i must

i shall do some in a wee while

i do want to see it all finished, but i am slow sewing by hand so it will take a wee while