The Winners are..........

Two weeks ago my blog was personal, being about my eldest Granddaughter, Kirsten, with her last minute sewing to attend a fancy dress party. She whipped up an outfit using my old (now hers) over 50 year old Bernina 730 Sewing Machine and then proceeded to alter her friends' purchased outfits which arrived by mail but were quite ill-fitting.  See her story here.

I offered a little competition for the two morals of the story, offering a Thread Gift Box as the prize.
Must say that many commented on the blog page but so many more emailed me with their views.

As always, judges have a difficult choice deciding, but one must. There could have been 3 or 4 outright winners, but Vireya has been chosen for her entry.

Vireya said:
One has to be something about the value of buying quality. That 50-yr-old machine was built to last. And the other is that having the skills to "do it yourself" means that you never get stuck without a costume (or with an ill-fitting one)!

Yes, the value of buying quality and sewing for yourself results in a better fit.
Vireya, please email me privately giving your mailing address so as I may post you a Wonderfil Viscose Rayon box of threads (RRP $200.00, though we sell for $114.00 as a special)  Congratulations.

I must also give mention to Vivienne, who amused me with her comment: 

Hi Judy, I read your blog about your granddaughter with interest & amusement. You asked what the 2 morals of the story would be. I wonder if the old proverb of the person who opens their mouth can prove that they are unwise, but the person who says nothing gives the impression of having wisdom? With the 2 Indian names & their meaning, it could just be apt.

Vivienne was referring to the Indian names and their meanings which Kirsten chose. 

After a search on Internet, they found some Indian names.
Inteus (has no shame), alias Bianca, on the left,
Dichal (speaks a lot), alias Kirsten, on the right.

Therefore, I would like to send Vivienne a small prize too.

I am glad you enjoyed participating, maybe we should do more of these during the year.

At last week's Creative Textile Show in Canberra, one of the exhibitors, Robyn, wore a beautiful blouse made using Chizimi Shrinking Thread. See how the lightweight fabric crinkles/shrinks by simply sewing over the cream crepe fabric.  Note the novel neck trim made with yo-yos, lace and embellishments. Robyn was selling them so guess who purchased one in beautiful tones of amethyst and cream? Looked charming on my purple blouse I wore on the Sunday; well, I thought so even though some male, who shall remain anonymous, asked me what was that thing around my neck!

Note the novel neck trim made with yo-yos, lace and embellishments. Robyn was selling them so guess who purchased one in beautiful tones of amethyst and cream? Looked charming on my purple blouse I wore on the Sunday; well, I thought so!

Hope to see many of you at the Perth Craft & Quilt Fair shortly. At the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre from 21 - 25 May. See us on Stand A07. PLUS, we have 30 min tutorial demonstrations ALL day on the Nifty Notions Stand. 
Learn about NEW products and how to use them to boost your creativity.
It's FREE! Don't miss it.