Wednesday morning was the start of the Autumn Session of the Shed. It was a Mardle [Norfolk word for get-together and natter] The men, wives and other friends of the group enjoyed drinks and snacks in the sunshine. On the right is Nancy. She's in her 80s and has lived in this area most of her life, and involved in all sorts of community activities.
She is a great supporter of the Shed. I'd taken down my last apron*, to show those who hadn't seen them.
She asked if she could borrow it and take it round the various groups she attends, to drum up some orders.
I hope I am as active and enthusiastic when I'm in my eighties!
* I've sold 8, and one was a gift to Mandi, whose company donated the fabric. She kindly posted a lovely review on the Village Facebook group. I already have orders for three more from blogfriends. So I spent Thursday cutting out another 10 aprons, and pressing hems ready for stitching when I get back from hospital visiting this morning.
Your attention to detail is why your makes always have such a good finish! I don't think I've had my proper iron and ironing board out for years!
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DeleteMy clothes match my body... wrinkly!
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DeleteOh this could be the start of something big! Well done you. Wish I lived nearer, could be your Production Assistant!
ReplyDeleteThat would be great, but I suspect that we'd be too busy chatting and laughing to get the work done
DeleteYou may be right about that!
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DeleteWell done on the apron project. I always press everything when I am sewing-clothes don’t always get the same attention! Catriona
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DeleteWell done regarding the aprons, they look amazing. I am sure you will be as active and enthusiastic when you are in your eighties! You do so much for your community - hospital visits, the church, The Shed and not forgetting making those beautiful mice for the museum, just to name a few😗.
ReplyDeleteWhile I can do these things, I will. Better to burn out than rust out!
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DeleteThat's brilliant, and well done Nancy. ❤️
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DeleteIroning does make things look better. I iron less now I'm older as its not one of my favourite jobs. I took over doing the family ironing aged 14 when my Mum was in hospital and did it until I married. OH does iron his own trousers, apparently I don't do them 'proper'. Xx
ReplyDeleteAt least in retirement Bob does not need as many crisply ironed shirts!
DeleteI'm glad to see that enthusiasm for those aprons is really taking off now! As for ironing, I still do it, where necessary. It is a good excuse to watch a video during the day!
ReplyDeleteYes, we have a family category called "ironing films"
DeleteGlad to read that the aprons are selling well. Good idea to sew 10 of them at a time and have everything neatly pressed. I rarely iron clothes and household items, but, I do iron seams when I am doing my patchwork and other sewing projects. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm really good that your apron project has worked out so well. What a lovely lady to promote your work like that.
ReplyDeleteShe is a force to be reckoned with
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