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Thursday 29 January 2015

The North wind Doth Blow.

Yes we have snow, not much and thankfully it is falling on wet ground so should not settle.


 
 
I took this at around 9.30 this morning, it was cold and windy but lovely and bright.


 
This was taken about 30 minutes ago and it is snowing a blizzard.
 
On a better note, my Amaryllis has decided that it will flower after all.

 
Just look how much my tulips have opened out, I am glad that I picked this colour, it is just as good as I thought it would be.

 

I decided not to venture out to Swansea to look at sewing machines, the biting cold wind put me off walking round so I got on the phone. My Janome 1600P will be here on Monday, along with the correct feet for FMQ on the Grace Frame. I had a long chat with "a man who knows" and am happy with my choice. I did discuss a new machine that is about to be released, it is a big upgrade, and a big price increase, but I need to walk before I try to run in the Olympics. Possibly next year, or much later this year. It is good to wait a while before buying a new release, let the teething troubles get sorted first.

I have some fabric to unpack and photograph, and the bracelet of course. The cat popped in this morning but Ben was not impressed so it will stay a visitor only. I will not risk a confrontation, but am thinking of looking for a way of providing some sort of shelter in the garden for her.

 I will be back tomorrow with the next instalment of the " Quilt frame saga" when you get bored let me know.

                 TTFN                                                       Pam

6 comments:

  1. snow hasnt settled here either just passed through although that wind is bitter. I wonder if your sewing machine is coming from the same shop that I had mine serviced cant remember his name now.

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    1. Yes it is, I just could not face trekking round Swansea in the cold wind.

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  2. Congratulations!! Another new member for your quilting circle!! It looks like You, Yourself and Herself should have a great time being creative together. Can't wait til Monday! How excitement!

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    1. The tension gathers. Pun intended, he he

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  3. You will like the Janome1600P , it is a real workhorse and very heavy so be careful as you lift on to your trolley. My friend and I share one and a New English Quilter Frame. Unfortunately we never seem to have time to really practise and have had problems with tension. I think the Little Grace is a better frame as you drive it from the front whereas ours drives from the back of the machine and is a little harder to see. Good Luck with it and I will be following your journey with interest. Happy Quilting !

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    1. I have a bigger Janome that lives in the cabinet but will be careful. I had a long chat when deciding to buy and was told to set the bobbin tension first, then the top. I nearly always use the same weight of thread when I quilt so once set it will not be changed. I think the road will be a bit bendy and possibly rocky for a little while, so hold on to your hat.

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