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Sunday 6 May 2012

Needles, Pins and Super Things...

Last night I finished trimming all the 'petals' for My Precious Retro Flowers, 'hurray'!!!  This has felt like a mammoth task, and I am so pleased that I can now start piecing at long last!


So to celebrate I splashed out in John Lewis today and got some new pins and needles to ensure I am not left stranded at Retreat.  Having had a fatal needle-pin collision whilst making the Ditty purses, I was left without any spares, and all my old flower-head pins are now rather wilted; I didn't want to be embarrassed by my headless bent stalks!


Also pictured is the clasp I bought on eBay that arrived yesterday for the framed purse class.  I have to be honest, I prefer these bigger balls, and although there will be frames to buy there, I wanted to make sure I had a substantial pair!

I know I have some blog and email catching up to do, but it is almost time for the Homeland finale, so please excuse me whilst I pay attention elsewhere xxx

26 comments:

  1. gotta love a substantial pair of balls ;-)

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  2. I'm all about big balls me.
    Now about that quilt third from left on your blog header...

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  3. Don't think there will be a comment tonight that doesn't mention big balls! Can't wait to see the traffic you get from this post!!!!!!!

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  4. I only use the purse frames with big balls.

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  5. Hahaha. What a giggle! Great idea to come prepared! =D

    p.s. Have you thrown out those trimmings already?

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  6. I`ve always thought you had balls H. I have organisation envy!

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  7. I like a big pair of balls too Hadley but mine are red! Haha!

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  8. I like a big pair of balls too Hadley but mine are red! Haha!

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  9. I'm so not going to lower myself! Jxo

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  10. How handy to have some new pins and needles. As for THE other thing....no comment! Di x

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  11. I'd heard you preferred big balls...

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  12. You will have the best balls in framed purse class for sure!

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  13. Looks like those big balls came with a good sized frame!

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  14. can you refer us to the link to buy the big balled frame? I m sure you are getting many comments about these balls. Or maybe it's just me, laughing, as the mom of 4 boys.

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  15. thanks for the reminder, I need to order my clasp for the class too.

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  16. Big balls aren't everything but they are very useful on purse frames ;-)

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  17. Oh yes and what a finale...I knew that was going to happen, they had to make it continue. Shame they haven't yet made the next season though, wonder how long that will take.... (nice bit of shopping)

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  18. Good for you with all of the trimming of the retro flowers...woot! And I agree with you...I like the bigger ball clasps too!

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  19. *must. not. mention. loving. substantial. balls...* Okay my head hurts now...

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  20. Can't wait to see your flowers! I do love a nice pair of balls, myself. *giggle*

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  21. Holding back a comment about your BBs physically hurts but I think I can do it...

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  22. Lol, so many Balls jokes already I really don't think I could add anything to this conversation...must remember to bring my 12" to the retreat though... (can't believe I just typed that, I blame 2 vodkas and no lunch!)

    xx

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