I have a collection of vintage sewing machines and use them in the classes when I teach sewing. We clean and service them ourselves. And in order to do that I have made sure that we have a supply of spare parts. Some of the machines are 60 years old and parts are not available anymore. Many times technicians who service vintage sewing machines have boxes full of all sorts of spare parts. Unpacking in the studio this week I found a few of my boxes. The first one of a number of

Following my posts of the past few days I will be making some video tutorials to show some of the techniques hands on. Here is the first one showing how to turn the t shirt hems inside out so that we have neat smooth t shirt cording which can be used to make cord for necklaces, fabric flowers and can be used to make ties as well. If you have more ideas please share them with us. #diy #tshirt #upcycle #teamwerecreate #remakers #sewing #sewingtutorials #PriganArt

Memories and Mementos - the difference between them Found this yesterday while sorting out my pieces of lace. This is what is left of my wedding dress. Thousands of students have learnt to handsew making flowers and yoyos from my wedding dress. The best use for it. That set me off on a philosophical train of thought. Why do we need to hold onto physical things in order to have a memento. I think it is more a state of mind. If we were to realise that mementos can be memories

More patchwork quilts from this morning #quilt #quiltart #patchwork #שמיכותטלאים #טלאים #shabbychic #sewing #quilting #תפירה

Earth, wind, fire, water, waving, moving lines Something new that I have been playing around with for a while. After a number of experiments I am getting there. I am going to try a waterfall next. #wind #lines #textileart #sewing #quilt #quiltart #grey #beige

Working on a new line of ocean blues, what do you think of the colors? Tranquil, refreshing, mediterranean.. #ocean #quilt #patchwork #textileart #blues #water #sewing