tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post3902227282664077549..comments2024-03-28T23:19:53.362+00:00Comments on A colourful life: a new adventureChristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11883091348839145603noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-65871006590450862192015-10-05T22:03:14.025+01:002015-10-05T22:03:14.025+01:00Oh dear, you do make me laugh but I doubt it seeme...Oh dear, you do make me laugh but I doubt it seemed very funny at the time. Good luck with the coat... I'd go for red!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05689402000429710324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-62443752632946553932015-09-28T22:10:41.602+01:002015-09-28T22:10:41.602+01:00I am sure your duffle coat will be fantastic. I ma...I am sure your duffle coat will be fantastic. I made one each for two of my sons when they were 6 and 8 out of second hand fabric. I bought some men's coats at a jumble sale, ripped them open, carefully washed the pieces and then cut them all out. I bought new fun fur from a market and the toggles. They looked fantastic but I never took any photos, which is a shame. I too used to go to an evening sewing class and went for three years. I learnt so much and loved it. I bought some patterns earlier this year to make myself a blouse and some skirts then fell and broke my right arm so have done none at all! Hope you'll take loads of photos to show us the finished coat. Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18332613086771922320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-25045324136774726032015-09-28T12:22:37.073+01:002015-09-28T12:22:37.073+01:00Dogs have the most incredible skill of knowing exa...Dogs have the most incredible skill of knowing exactly the best way to throw the spanner into the works. Glad you caught him! A course sounds like a wonderful way to learn how to make a coat properly and a way for making sure there is support :) I love the mustard colour, as well as the dark purple xHelen https://www.blogger.com/profile/04372629236715188280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-76433628100521766282015-09-27T22:33:20.667+01:002015-09-27T22:33:20.667+01:00I don't know how I found your blog -but I have...I don't know how I found your blog -but I have been enjoying it immensely. I did have a chuckle about your dog. I hope your coat is progressing, what a wonderful project. I wanted to recommend an author - although you may already have found her books - Elly Griffiths, she writes books set in Norfolk, and her character is a forensic anthropologist. Grandmotherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04025641204648010198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-61415650180724521082015-09-27T06:53:14.114+01:002015-09-27T06:53:14.114+01:00The purple is my favourite, or grey, you can't...The purple is my favourite, or grey, you can't go wrong with grey. Naughty Jack..the escaped dog scenario is all too familiar. As a child, we had a really naughty dog who kept escaping. We would all be bundled into the car to drive around looking for him xxAlisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10007583111181817717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-64206040305865430082015-09-26T23:03:41.212+01:002015-09-26T23:03:41.212+01:00I'm so envious, I would love to make a duffle ...I'm so envious, I would love to make a duffle coat! I like the dark brown, I seem to be really into browns at the moment for some reason. I'm looking forward to seeing your finished coat :)Chickpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010543012720394937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-82931935235471174142015-09-26T21:20:01.972+01:002015-09-26T21:20:01.972+01:00the course sounds wonderful, I hope next weeks ses...the course sounds wonderful, I hope next weeks session is a calmer one xxx<br /><br />I'm not very brave with colour, I'd probably pick a grey, with some suprise colour on the inside perhaps. xdriftwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11416170414524297337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-70389222663670403442015-09-25T11:04:16.674+01:002015-09-25T11:04:16.674+01:00I think the red in the second photo is my favourit...I think the red in the second photo is my favourite. The course sounds very interesting and challenging but I think once you've done it you'll learn skills that you can use in other future sewing projects, so for me it's all worth it. I just hope the next class will be less hectic and Jack will behave himself- I'm sure he will and I'm sure you'll really enjoy this course. XAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08208986782111545220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-66464571942341421022015-09-25T09:25:23.286+01:002015-09-25T09:25:23.286+01:00Lovely idea. I like the purple, it's lovely a...Lovely idea. I like the purple, it's lovely and also the darker blue in the first photo. I hope that next week's class is a lot more relaxing - what a rascally dog! Have a great weekend. Jane xxJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14929252398048579419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-33763395149784634772015-09-24T22:06:53.652+01:002015-09-24T22:06:53.652+01:00I think it is a brilliant idea, and you deserve to...I think it is a brilliant idea, and you deserve to take the course and sew a wonderful coat that is just perfect for you. Yes you are busy, we all are and near the breaking point on many days, but you need and should take time for yourself and this course will make you do that. I can't wait to see how it works up.<br />Hugs,<br />MeredithMereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-89473779906684033892015-09-24T19:47:36.992+01:002015-09-24T19:47:36.992+01:00Ooh! I think it must be a Stitchery course? Yes? I...Ooh! I think it must be a Stitchery course? Yes? I am starting a Monday morning course there on 5th Oct to make a quilt. I am ticking off the days and am very excited. I admire your organisational skills. A Jack Russel in the mix is very unpredictable, and by the law of averages surely unlikely to disrupt everything again? Hope you enjoy the course, and the coat! I like the orange colour, but the purple and grey are also lovely xPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03174324346613155013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-31279159505975592562015-09-24T17:00:40.847+01:002015-09-24T17:00:40.847+01:00Our Jack Russell disappeared at the weekend for a ...Our Jack Russell disappeared at the weekend for a few hours. Couldn't find her anywhere and then she just appeared as if nothing had happened. I like the very deep purple colour for your coat but it all depends on what suits you best. Go for something that will stand the test of time as it is definitely an investment.Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234219836891799676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-30265984438768565022015-09-24T16:03:53.658+01:002015-09-24T16:03:53.658+01:00Oh how I wish I were super organised! Envy envy en...Oh how I wish I were super organised! Envy envy envy....<br /><br />The coat project sounds wonderful and will be worth all the effort. It's very satisfying to make a garment that fits you perfectly, and for something as important as a coat, a toile is a must. I rather like the purple too - a good dark purple can act as a (more exciting) neutral. So many other colours look good with it.<br /><br />Good luck with the course and the coat! :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-90267815314384188412015-09-24T11:28:10.001+01:002015-09-24T11:28:10.001+01:00Well I for one am super interested in this, I woul...Well I for one am super interested in this, I would join you if I didn't live so far away. I would choose the purple too.Plain colours would stay fashionable for longer than patterns I think. Keep us posted. Bloody dog.... Jo xJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03668713514058875484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-17989130296562627842015-09-23T23:13:40.079+01:002015-09-23T23:13:40.079+01:00Making your own coat will be wonderful!!! I hope ...Making your own coat will be wonderful!!! I hope that you love it and that you love making it! As for naughty doggy well.... Hope he behaves from now on! xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-32268918588808566532015-09-23T23:02:17.191+01:002015-09-23T23:02:17.191+01:00Making a coat - wow! You don't do things by ha...Making a coat - wow! You don't do things by halves Christina :) My favourite fabric is of course the middle,photo red, but then I am a major red fan :) Can't wait to hear about your progress. Escapee pets permitting.<br />Jillxo Jill at emeraldcottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08971442891183180993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-25918030107305781242015-09-23T22:19:05.630+01:002015-09-23T22:19:05.630+01:00Best laid plans, right? I am a big believer in fin...Best laid plans, right? I am a big believer in finding time to do something for yourself, so you'll be glad you stuck at this course. I quite like the purple too, and the navy beneath it, but I am a huge fan of red so I'm not really any help at all. When you work out how to use the French curve, let us know - that tool confuses me too.Leanne Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13727719061824152169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-63423823244941683172015-09-23T22:04:55.519+01:002015-09-23T22:04:55.519+01:00Oh wow, I just know it's going to be fantastic...Oh wow, I just know it's going to be fantastic. It sounds terribly complicated, so a course will be quite helpful I expect. As you say, you will learn skills you will always be able use again. What a nightmare about the dog. He obviously didn't get the memo. Bet he doesn't manage to escape again. Good luck choosing your colour. I like the purple, I shall look forward to seeing what you decide on in the end. CJ xxCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-79704410382097073292015-09-23T20:20:14.567+01:002015-09-23T20:20:14.567+01:00What a fantastic idea for a course! Hope you enjo...What a fantastic idea for a course! Hope you enjoy it :)sustainablemumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099701194160334671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-34171448676447997952015-09-23T19:43:37.510+01:002015-09-23T19:43:37.510+01:00I am super impressed Christina that you are even a...I am super impressed Christina that you are even attempting to sew your own coat. But isn't it funny the things that people used to do all the time, but now seem so impossible to almost everyone. The fact that it is normal for some person/machine/assembly line in China to make clothing for us. Anyway, that is my little rant and good for you! I think the heathered grays are pretty. How frustrating (and a bit frightening) it must have been trying to catch Jack. Glad he is safe.Life With The Crewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05114992794424444796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-8586681497921752862015-09-23T18:26:55.785+01:002015-09-23T18:26:55.785+01:00Wow, what a fabulous course. I'm most impresse...Wow, what a fabulous course. I'm most impressed that you're going to make a coat. Dogs, they're worse than kids for making plans go awry but at least you managed to catch him. I don't see any green fabric, apart from the jade, what about a bottle green? I do like the red though.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-92104509294157488512015-09-23T15:21:59.771+01:002015-09-23T15:21:59.771+01:00Sorry, I know you are Christina, I only saw I had ...Sorry, I know you are Christina, I only saw I had put the wrong name as I pressed publish - and it was too late. I can't believe I put the wrong spelling really because my mum is a Christina too! Blogger was playing up and it took a couple of tries to publish my comment. Many apologies, Barbara xxFlashinScissorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06408946289711452871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-68387069547715244022015-09-23T15:16:25.067+01:002015-09-23T15:16:25.067+01:00" The best laid plans of mice and men", ..." The best laid plans of mice and men", as they say.... I love that purple, but I just read Leanne's comment about you riding your bike through the streets of Glasgow and, always being practical, I thought maybe you need a lighter colour to be sure you are visible, so perhaps the red in the top photo or the green in the third view, to keep you safe?! <br /><br />Look forward to following your progress, and here's hoping there's no more hiccups, Christine. <br /><br />Barbara xxFlashinScissorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06408946289711452871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-40497661695671342102015-09-23T14:42:07.899+01:002015-09-23T14:42:07.899+01:00I am always drawn to bright colours so I love the ...I am always drawn to bright colours so I love the pinks/reds. We had a dog years ago that was forever escaping and I would always find him waiting at the school gates for out youngest daughter to appear. I love the sound of a course to make your own coat, I do wish there was something like that locally I would definitely go along.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-74511174348647702282015-09-23T14:41:36.457+01:002015-09-23T14:41:36.457+01:00Oh my, making a coat, I'm not sure I could do ...Oh my, making a coat, I'm not sure I could do it even with a class, can't wait to hear how it goes.Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.com