hellos and goodbyes...

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There’s been a fair amount of saying goodbye this past week  - my vintage Husqvarna sewing machine finally gave up the ghost. She was made in the 1960s so it’s probably only fair she’s allowed to pass over to the other side but we did have fun together. I have a tudor dress to make by the middle of next month so I have to borrow a machine very soon! (any recommendations for a new machine gratefully received!)

Plus my first spinning wheel – also made in the 60s (I believe) an Ashford Camelot has gone to a new home. I’m sad to see her go, it’s a little like saying goodbye to your first car. I learnt so much with her but she has gone to a fabulous studio with the installation artist (and buddy) Leah Hislop. Leah creates wonderful webs and weavings. I can’t wait to work with her more on projects.

There has also been some saying ‘hello’ too.  No new sewing machine yet (gotta sell a lot of pots for that!) But thanks to my wonderful husband a new birthday* wheel arrived. Can you guess what it is yet?

 A Schacht Ladybug all the way from the Threshing Barn and a bulky plyer. (For those of you out there in blogland who care about such details...) I love her – she’s amazing, we’re going to have great adventures together… I can’t wait – now to name her… Any suggestions?

*More birthday goodies later... warned they are mostly fibre related....

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