I've been reading in The Sunday Times that it's very fashionable now to own and use a sewing machine and that sales have risen in response. Apparently it's a consequence of feeling the pinch and austerity that people are turning to cheaper ways of providing what we need. And what about the sense of satisfaction that comes from creating something for ourselves - a feeling we may have lost touch with, to our detriment?
I must say the sewing that I've been doing recently, while resting up and recuperating has been really enjoyable. This is another version of a lavender heart, similar to one I made for Georgia with her name on.
Now I must get on with a little commision from Noreen for a mob cap. I won't tell you why she wants one, that would spoil the surprise...and no, she isn't going to wear it, at least I hope not! All will be revealed in good time.
PurpleDragon
I think that we are heading back towards traditional values for a lot of things now. People are eshewing the throw away culture we have been brought up with and finding the value in 'make do and mend' like our grandparents did. The 'golden years' (tongue in cheek) of the 'have it alls' are dying. Thankfully!