Many thanks all for your kind words.
Izabella - I often tat in the evening, half-watching tv or listening to cd or radio. I also am lucky enough to be a member of a weekly Knit & Natter group which has been going for years & has about 20 members & meets in a village hall 5 minutes away from where I live.
GracesGran - I did some smocking at school: we were allowed to "do something different" in our final year as long as it was based on the various ginghams that we had as our "house" colour.Some people did cross stitch, others embroidery but a few of us smocked. I don't think we actually produced anything of note & seem to remember my final piece of work incorporated a bit of everything (otherwise known as a dog's dinner!), but the gingham fabric was a great starting point for smocking!
Am curious about machine heirloom sewing - more info please....
Pammigran - For me, with shuttle tatting, it was getting the "flip" right (you'll know what I mean). I always admired the cardmaking prowess of one of my group's (see above)members, and I agree with you about justifying costs, whether it's in either actual or personal terms.
Teetime - Stick with it!(says she who has never seriously tried it & only uses a crochet hook to help with & perhaps embellish knitting)
Talking of Craft Groups - is anyone else a member of one?
I recently approached our local branch of H*Craft to see if they had one or were thinking of setting one up - alas the answers were no and no because they were very busy . I think I might nudge them again in the not too distant future.
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