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Jun 11, 2016 9 years ago
Paddy
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blocking it should definitely help make the size more true :) Just make sure the cats don't try jumping on it while it's all pinned out!

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Jun 11, 2016 9 years ago
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hell no lol. nap and maybe sewing if my back cooperates. loving the ha the lemur looks surprisingly perfect for the outfit xD thats good

Jun 11, 2016 9 years ago
Paddy
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Any particular sewing project you've got planned?

Thanks :) I wasn't going to add the lemur (it's a mis-click :P), but it worked too well to take off ;)

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Jun 11, 2016 9 years ago
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probly the tablet case for dad. ooh that's even better!

Jun 11, 2016 9 years ago
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that's going to be perfect for Father's day - and a load cheaper than buying one in the shops too (I've seen a grey / black check one in the shops here for 25 quid o.O)

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Jun 11, 2016 9 years ago
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wow that's mega pricey! o.0 I was looking at the prices here and I almost fell over... like seriously? $30 for a cover that basically is cardboard and a thin bit of fabric? o.0

Jun 11, 2016 9 years ago
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nods that one has a bit of plastic to hold it in (I think), but there's a lot of slip cases that are about 20 quid.... so that's roughly 30-35 dollars.... if you use some 2oz polyester wadding (the cheap stuff :P) you could quilt the lining, so it'd be padded, without looking quilted on the front maybe?

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Jun 11, 2016 9 years ago
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oh I have it sorted, got quilting batting and am gonna lightly quilt the lining only. XD

Jun 12, 2016 9 years ago
Paddy
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That's going to be perfect :D And speaking of perfect, RP-Raven looks like she's enjoying being by the sea today :D

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Jun 12, 2016 9 years ago
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Hope so! First time I try blocking a knit. :)

RP Raven look adorable today. :)


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Jun 12, 2016 9 years ago
Paddy
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I've only ever tried blocking once, and that was with acrylic yarn so it wasn't overly successful (it's more for wool / wool blends), but I reckon your sweater will come out brilliantly :D

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Jun 12, 2016 9 years ago
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This didnt make too much of a difference when I checked it today. Might be due to it being alpaca yarn.. and just steaming.. rather than getting it all that wet. xD You live in learn I guess.


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Jun 12, 2016 9 years ago
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Sorn

I think so. Too bad I'm in so much pain I can't even cut fabrics today let alone sew :/ aww thank you xD I like Paddy's cafe look today xD her drink matches her cup xD why thank you :)

Jun 12, 2016 9 years ago
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if you spray some water over it (just with one of those mister spray bottles), and pin it out to the right shape, it should work - just let it dry naturally :)

awww that stinks :( Maybe you could plan some other sewing projects instead, so when everything settles down a bit, you have plenty of stuff you can sew? Thanks :D

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Jun 12, 2016 9 years ago
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We'll see. I did get a pretty teal knit at the fabric warehouse for an insane price, so hoping to make that into a tanktop---but I do already have several projects in the queue.

Jun 13, 2016 9 years ago
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stands a few paces further back from Sorn He's looking great! :D

Oooo now that sounds like it should make a perfect tanktop :D There's nothing wrong with having projects in the queue - that's better than having multiple UFOs lying around ;)

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Jun 13, 2016 9 years ago
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thank you :) he had a traveler's cloak on his head lol but well needed to show off the ear... -pokes Sorn's ear- xD BLACK and approved xD I cut that out already and have loads extra so trying to figure out what I'll make with the remainders. true lol

Jun 13, 2016 9 years ago
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😮 that was fast for approval!! You could make a tanktop with a different front and back from the remaining pieces ;)

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Jun 13, 2016 9 years ago
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I know, very happy I'm not sure I have enough. But I'll look once the back as calmed down, as that was my thought too.

Jun 13, 2016 9 years ago
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Or maybe the teal could be the yoke of a top, and the rest could be a different colour?

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