I agree with almost all your tips except the light simply because I lost most of my sight 6 years ago and sew almost totally by feel now. I’m glad I found I could sew without needing my sight as what little I have is deteriorating steadily… sometimes it feels like I’m sewing with an invisible needle and thread. I’m just off to see if I can source a bobbinator as that looks like it will be easier than my current method. I love my clover domed case. I do need to make a few pouches before my next travels. The only other thing I add is a couple of cheap “button” magnets to hold my pieces in place while I’m sewing and as a place to rest my needle when I stop. I tend to be travelling by train so the last thing I need is to drop anything.
Oh wow, I think you are amazing because I could not sew by touch. I’m so glad you have found a way to keep sewing despite losing your sight. Thank you so much for checking out my video and leaving a comment. Great idea about the magnets! Take care
Hi Emma … RUclips is my go to place for information, entertainment and support. I’ve recently found your videos and I’m so glad to see and hear you discussing hand work. Your suggestions for sewing tools is very helpful. There’s one more item that I would suggest .. I find that I can so easily ‘lose’ my needle no matter how careful I try to be. The little stinkers like to roll away! Keeping an expanding magnet nearby is a great way to keep my sewing space safe … as well as not waste time finding a needle that has strayed. Thank you again and again! 🧵
I envy your vacation it was beautifull. love that gorgous cottage and all those pretty flowers. when I look at the old quilts it makes me soooooooooo thankfull for all of the fabrics we have available to us now. thanks for the vidio you had some great ideas. Linda
New subscriber here from across the pond. I have binge-watched your channel and have to say you’re a lovely creative young lady. I appreciate and enjoy seeing all of your great projects and tips. Keep up the beautiful work!
Hi Emma, just found you through Just Get It Done, Karen. One tip for air travelers, or if you forgot/lost your scissors is to use the cutter on your dental floss to cut your thread. Ty for all of your tips, I will be following you on RUclips and your Blog. Thank you for your sweet, peaceful spirit and encouragement!
I just picked up a great zippered case meant for a first aid kid but it has all sorts of compartments inside that will hold tools. When it is opened all the way it provides a nice flat surface on my lap. It was only $3.99 US and I had a $5 credit!
I always carry a thimble and couple quart size ziplock bags with me just in case I need them as well. I carry a bag daily when I go to babysit my grandson and work on them during nap time. So in the evening, I double check to see if I have all the supplies I need for the next day. If you are doing anything with glue, I recommend a small package of baby wipes.
Those were wonderful ideas! I often use little zipper pouches for my projects and usually carry one in my purse. I thought your hex petals and quilt blocks were particularly pretty! It's amazing how a bit of needlework of most any kind can comfort and soothe the mind and soul. I take mine anywhere I go. I have a flat plastic case that I keep some tiny hex pieces in and that fits in my purse also. Sometimes after work, I just park the car somewhere quiet and stitch. Thank as always for your unique ideas and perfectly, pleasant inspirations!
Sounds like you had a nice holiday, glad to hear that you managed to get away. I recently went for a weekend break in Poland and I took my knitting as was unsure of the scissors etc… I did one line on my knitting all weekend 😂
I just used the clover needle holder and LOVE it for travel. It's so hard to thread needles in the car. It's quite a luxury to have a bunch of them loaded. I take a camping headlight when I travel so I can always see to sew or read. I like the bobbin holder and may get one bt generally just use a neutral color thread for all my English paper piecing. It is a challenge to keep it from tangling. I usually use a pice of tape. England looks lovely! Maybe someday I will visit .......
I would encourage anyone to take a collapsible mechanics magnet tool thing I bought one in the thrift store but a lot of times you can find them in the hardware section or Harbor Freight. They also have at Harbor Freight does little magnetic trays that you can use to hold bolts and nuts and they're small enough that I figured you probably put on it in a bag
Hello! I hope you had a joyful day! I just got out of my sewing room and sat down to watch your video. I'm enjoying your content and love to learn new things. I hope you have a fabulous week ahead! Thank you for sharing this video and your time.
Thanks for the great tips and handy gadgets.I have just ordered the clover needle case to add to my sewing box 🧵. It was great to see you back I really enjoy your podcasts.
Your Liberty fabric is so pretty, it’s very hard to find it here in the US! I’ve picked up EPP again and realized I have a lot to learn about making my stitches less visible! TYSM for the fantastic inspiration!
Thank you for sharing your tips, I go away in a camper van and take my sewing with me so your tips will really help, glad you had a lovely holiday. The garden looked really beautiful and the quilts gorgeous. Lovely to see.x
Hi Emma It’s lovely to see you and so glad you enjoyed your time away. This video was brilliant with so many good ideas. I loved the tiny scissors and such a clever little tool to have in your away sewing kit, and in a tiny case, brilliant. See you soon take care little Family. 👵x
Thank you for all the ideas!!! The only thing I would add is have a waterproof pouch to hold your work when at the beach/seaside. It is amazing how damp your work can get!!
Another great vlog .......as always ......you had time away xxx.....love the little scissors......and the needle storage ......its on me wish list ......great tips Emma thank you so much xxx
Thanks Emma, some really good ideas and love all your little gadgets especially the dinky little scissors. Your video of your holiday was so lovely, chocolate box cottages, the quilts were perfect, I guess you made them ? Fabulous calming lovey video, Thankyou Emma. XX 💖 😊 ps maybe foxgloves on a project soon. 😊
Great video!! I was hoping you would say what that light was. I’m going to a quilt retreat, and I’m looking for a good light to have on my table. Thank you!
Thank you for the great tips. I haven’t been away for 3 years so planning on finding an epp kit as I am new to this and not many supplies, to take away with me on the ferry and our drive to the south of England in a few weeks. Also love the needle and thread ideas. Must start my shopping and packing!
What a lovely video! Great travel tips. As we drive from New England to the southern part of US every winter, I will use the tips. The scenic clip @ end were nice to see. Vacations are sooo much fun.🙂
Hi Emma, so nice to see you again. I was wondering where you were but so glad you had a well deserved holiday. I loved your video, the tips are very handy to know and when you think of it, logical. Sturdy containers are the go; one does not want to be fishing around on the car floor looking for lost bits! Best wishes, thanks again 🇳🇿☺️
Wonderful tips! I love that clover needle case and the bobbinator. They make traveling with my sewing so much easier. My favorite lighting suggestion is to get a lamp that sits around your neck. They are available on Amazon for a reasonable price and are great as you don't need to find a place to set or clip it. Mine is rechargeable and has different light settings. Best of all it doesn't bother people around me as the light is directed right at my project!
It was lovely to catch up with you again. Thank you for all your tips for travelling. I love my Clover needle holder and must look into the bobbin storer. That looks so very handy and I love how you can use the thread without taking it from it's storage. It is quite something to be able to take holidays once again. Like you we are travelling by car to most places but as I am the driver my sewing has to be done at our destinations. xx
Lovely to have you back, in really enjoyed this video and what a beautiful place you visited for your holiday! I have a light I got from Amazon called the Glocusent round neck reading light which my friend told me about, it's been a life saver when cross stitching and I would definitely recommend this for any sewist....it's portable and rechargable and has 3 light settings. I'd be lost without it!!! Happy stitching and have a lovely week!! Samantha xxx
Great video! How ever I would strongly advise not to sew while car is in motion. Fine if taking when camping or beach where ever. But it can be dangerous while in motion. I had an needle go right through my finger and had to be pulled out. Painful. Save sewing for when your not driving. Or I mean a passenger…. And have fun taking it with you just not in motion. And it could make you car sick. Beautiful house and garden I would love to visit London I been to Scotland but have yet to go to London in the country side.
Talking of planning a few years ago I went back to Scotland (from New Zealand) and cut out enough bits to put together some blocks but did not plan very well as I cut some out the wrong way so that was the end of that project and went out and bought an embroidery sampler which I never finished. How I wished I had checked what I had planned to do properly and I would have had all my blocks finished ready to quilt. Enjoy your videos very much
Great tips! Love your videos, just found your channel and you’ve inspired me to try EPP again (bought my paper hexagons and glue stick and then never did anything 🤦🏻♀️) I’ve also started the quilt as you go project with the help of my daughters! 🥰 Thank you for such relaxing and inspiring videos!
These are all great tips! I wish I could get my hands on that Clover needle gadget, it looks like the most useful thing! What I’m making for my ‘portable’ EPP/sewing endeavors is a traveling pouch by redhandledscissors. I really like that pouch because it’s the perfect size to throw on a bag, and I can fit my needle case (the one from your tutorial! I love it and my sister asked me to make her one), a couple of tin boxes similar to the Altoids, glue, small scissors, and it also has another space to store the blocks you’ve finished (I think it’s for 1’ flowers blocks).
What a nice trip you had. Your tips were so well thought out and explained. I have a clip light very similar to yours. I just love it. I used to get to stitch a lot in the car and had a set up similar to yours. Any more I can't get out much. I keep a small bag set up to take from room to room in the house.
Enjoyed your video Emma. I wish I could stitch whilst travelling but when I've tried, I always have a migraine. I make up for it though when we stop! Your holiday looked great, very peaceful and just the place to rejuvenate. Looking forward to those petals next time. X
Hi Emma, lovely ideas! I've not seen quite a lot of the gadgets so will have to look into them! Improving my portable storage is a must...I tend to keep my patchwork in open vintage shopping baskets and last time I left a local quilting day I found my white Liberty lawn blowing about the car park 😳. Luckily, no-one had driven over it!! Lesson learned!!
Hi Emma, just found your chanel " Wow" what a talented lady you are, in truth I'm lost for words you just make me want to make every thing... Thank you, thank you for sharing your talent with us viewers, the world is a much better place with you in it... I live in the northeast of England and wondered if you could let me know where you buy your foam, hexagon shapes from please. Thank you again❤️🤗
Oh what a lovely comment! Thank you, that means the world to me. You can get the hexiform shapes from my website or from Ashmead Designs. The foam is either Vilene style vil foam or pellon flex foam. The pellon is usually available from sew and quilt. 😊
hey Emma , welcome back great to see u . Hope u had a great holiday . I bought a bag from amazon and have all my epp in it . I`m going to go on holiday in july for a convention and will be sitting alot so i`m planning to take my epp and sew while their .I hate to just sit my hands get restless .
Good Evening, Emma! It looks like you visited such a beautiful vacation spot! The scenery was lovely! Thank You for all the good tips! I pretty much do the same things that you recommend. I am interested in the slim, flat light that’ll you showed. I have an Otto light, & it is just too bulky, & heavy to carry when I am traveling. I would appreciate any information you can give me. Have a great week! See you soon!
Hi Grace, thank you for watching. I will leave a link to the light here, but it's in the uk and it actually says unavailable at the moment. But hopefully this helps you to find one where you are. Take care www.hobbycraft.co.uk/lightcraft-slimline-led-task-lamp/6330571000.html
I love you videos I have just started EPP after 30 or more years of large quilts I need something small and I take my sewing everywhere. Could just tell me where you got your Wham storage box from please like how there different size compartments. Thank you Jan. almost finished a hexi needle case. Lovely project
I've been busy watching a lot of your videos since discovering your channel last week. They are all so good! I looked in the description box and don't see any recommendations on where you found your cute little thread snips....? And the needle holder for pre-threaded needles....? Thanks for the great recommendations. 😊
I think the snips are from Rose Garden Patchwork and the needle holder is called the dome threaded needle case by clover and is readily available on lots of quilting shop sites and also amazon. Thanks ever so much for watching my videos, means a lot
I’m in America and we travel in an RV so longer trips great for smaller projects. Thanks for the tips! I’m older so have some arthritis, do you have any tips for position of your hands to do less stress on them?
Thanks for watching Linda. I don’t know anything specifically about posture of hands but I would just say find what feels comfortable to you. Some people comment on my unusual hand positioning (stitching away from myself) but this feels comfortable to me so that’s why I do it. I would also say take regular breaks and do some hand stretches before and after. Sorry I can’t be more help 🌸
Thanks for all the great advice, Emma. I would love to buy a rechargeable light like the one you show at 13.29. Please could you tell me where you bought it? Many thanks as always xx
Hi June, I got it from hobby craft. Here's a link but it says it's unavailable at the moment. I think they have similar ones though. Thank you www.hobbycraft.co.uk/lightcraft-slimline-led-task-lamp/6330571000.html
Hope you and your family had a great holiday, the scenery was stunning Emma😁. It was a very helpful video. How strange is that I was looking at the threaded needle wheel only today, but the price put me off🙄. I noticed you had a quilt started is the one I would like to do. It's the one with the honeycomb pieces in. Can I ask where you got the pattern please. It's lovely to see you and I look forward to seeing your next one. Stay safe Dear🤗
So glad you liked the video Angela. The honeycomb quilt is the patchwork of the crosses by Lucy Boston but I bought the monthly subscription boxes from Sew and Quilt, they send the pattern and all of the fabric and papers, it’s really lovely, I hope to get back to it later this year 😊
@@mrsmiggins6435 there is a book, but it’s not a book of patterns, it’s a book of information about all the quilts she made, it’s a lovely book but perhaps not what you are looking for
Hello Emma, new Subscriber here. Just started my first project in English Paper. Your pincushion. With some scraps from a friend.. I don't own any fabric but I'm a long time cross stitcher. So I have all those tools for cross stitch. Have questions: You keep your hexagons in all projects [ any size]. You don't stitch hexagons on folds and the glue in time un stick when you make so many shapes. Thanks love you're channel 💟
Hi Yvonne, thanks for watching and subscribing. Yes I keep the hexagons in and use glue. I’ve found with practice to use just the right amount of glue and you can store them for years without them coming unstuck. Thanks so much 😊
Ps: I LOVED your holiday video, it made me cry. I think I lived there in another life. My father was from Durham. You are so sweet xx 🇳🇿💋
So sorry to make you cry Carolyn x
I agree with almost all your tips except the light simply because I lost most of my sight 6 years ago and sew almost totally by feel now. I’m glad I found I could sew without needing my sight as what little I have is deteriorating steadily… sometimes it feels like I’m sewing with an invisible needle and thread. I’m just off to see if I can source a bobbinator as that looks like it will be easier than my current method.
I love my clover domed case. I do need to make a few pouches before my next travels.
The only other thing I add is a couple of cheap “button” magnets to hold my pieces in place while I’m sewing and as a place to rest my needle when I stop. I tend to be travelling by train so the last thing I need is to drop anything.
Oh wow, I think you are amazing because I could not sew by touch. I’m so glad you have found a way to keep sewing despite losing your sight. Thank you so much for checking out my video and leaving a comment. Great idea about the magnets! Take care
Hi Emma … RUclips is my go to place for information, entertainment and support. I’ve recently found your videos and I’m so glad to see and hear you discussing hand work.
Your suggestions for sewing tools is very helpful. There’s one more item that I would suggest .. I find that I can so easily ‘lose’ my needle no matter how careful I try to be. The little stinkers like to roll away!
Keeping an expanding magnet nearby is a great way to keep my sewing space safe … as well as not waste time finding a needle that has strayed.
Thank you again and again! 🧵
Super tip, thank you! Thanks for watching too 😊
Welcome back! I’m so glad you got to take a holiday trip…I so enjoy your videos….you inspire us with your EPP.. Thanks again for sharing your tips!!
Thank you so much Deborah, it was a lovely break but nice to be back. Thanks for watching 😊🌸
I envy your vacation it was beautifull. love that gorgous cottage and all those pretty flowers. when I look at the old quilts it makes me soooooooooo thankfull for all of the fabrics we have available to us now. thanks for the vidio you had some great ideas. Linda
Aww thanks so much for watching Linda, glad you enjoyed it
New subscriber here from across the pond. I have binge-watched your channel and have to say you’re a lovely creative young lady. I appreciate and enjoy seeing all of your great projects and tips. Keep up the beautiful work!
Aww thank you ever so much Janice, I appreciate your kind words 🤗
Wonderful tips and thanks so much for sharing your trip with us!
Hi Emma, just found you through Just Get It Done, Karen. One tip for air travelers, or if you forgot/lost your scissors is to use the cutter on your dental floss to cut your thread.
Ty for all of your tips, I will be following you on RUclips and your Blog. Thank you for your sweet, peaceful spirit and encouragement!
Hi Mary Ann, thank you for watching. I love your tip! That’s brilliant 🤩
Beautiful. Everything including Thomas Harding house.
Thank you so much for the traveling tips and for the clips of your trip at the end.
I just picked up a great zippered case meant for a first aid kid but it has all sorts of compartments inside that will hold tools. When it is opened all the way it provides a nice flat surface on my lap. It was only $3.99 US and I had a $5 credit!
Fantastic
What a lovely travelogue. Thank you.
I always carry a thimble and couple quart size ziplock bags with me just in case I need them as well. I carry a bag daily when I go to babysit my grandson and work on them during nap time. So in the evening, I double check to see if I have all the supplies I need for the next day.
If you are doing anything with glue, I recommend a small package of baby wipes.
Your videos are so relaxing.
Just found your channel I’m very inspired to use up all the pieces of material I have stored. Thanks
Those were wonderful ideas! I often use little zipper pouches for my projects and usually carry one in my purse. I thought your hex petals and quilt blocks were particularly pretty!
It's amazing how a bit of needlework of most any kind can comfort and soothe the mind and soul. I take mine anywhere I go. I have a flat plastic case that I keep some tiny hex pieces in and that fits in my purse also. Sometimes after work, I just park the car somewhere quiet and stitch.
Thank as always for your unique ideas and perfectly, pleasant inspirations!
You are so right Mel. It is such a comfort at difficult times especially. Take care and thanks for watching
Loved all of your tips. I really enjoyed your video and seeing the lovely thatched roof cottages and the quilts.
so glad you enjoyed it Debra. You can't beat thatched cottages and quilts!
Sounds like you had a nice holiday, glad to hear that you managed to get away. I recently went for a weekend break in Poland and I took my knitting as was unsure of the scissors etc… I did one line on my knitting all weekend 😂
That sometimes happens to me too, I end up not doing much when I’ve planned it all! Glad you had a break away too Rachel x
I just used the clover needle holder and LOVE it for travel. It's so hard to thread needles in the car. It's quite a luxury to have a bunch of them loaded. I take a camping headlight when I travel so I can always see to sew or read. I like the bobbin holder and may get one bt generally just use a neutral color thread for all my English paper piecing. It is a challenge to keep it from tangling. I usually use a pice of tape. England looks lovely! Maybe someday I will visit .......
that is a great idea to use a camping headlight! thank you Sara, I appreciate you watching. take care
Emma ! . . . . , thank you so much for these suggestions ! . . . . , You are so good at this !
So glad you like it 😊
I would encourage anyone to take a collapsible mechanics magnet tool thing I bought one in the thrift store but a lot of times you can find them in the hardware section or Harbor Freight. They also have at Harbor Freight does little magnetic trays that you can use to hold bolts and nuts and they're small enough that I figured you probably put on it in a bag
Loved these tips! Beautiful getaway!
Thank you for watching Susanne 😊
Hello! I hope you had a joyful day! I just got out of my sewing room and sat down to watch your video. I'm enjoying your content and love to learn new things. I hope you have a fabulous week ahead! Thank you for sharing this video and your time.
Thank you! You too!
What a really helpful video. A big thank you. :)
That needle holder was great. I've never seen that. And I really like the bobbin holder. Thank you for sharing
So glad you liked them 😊
Lovely quilts and you clearly got a lot of benefits from going on your holiday.
thank you Christine, it was lovely to have a break away and a change of scenery
Just wonderful especially the scenery at the end.
Thank you so much for watching until the end Marilyn 😊
Thanks for the great tips and handy gadgets.I have just ordered the clover needle case to add to my sewing box 🧵. It was great to see you back I really enjoy your podcasts.
thank you for watching Tracey. I really appreciate your lovely comment too. Take care
Your Liberty fabric is so pretty, it’s very hard to find it here in the US! I’ve picked up EPP again and realized I have a lot to learn about making my stitches less visible! TYSM for the fantastic inspiration!
Thanks for watching! Morris Textiles in the US sells Liberty 😊
Emma, I just love your videos! Thanks so much for sharing!
Oh thank you! That really means a lot
Great video very informative
so glad it was useful. Thank you for watching Eva
Thank you Emma for a great video. Your voice and demeanour is so calming. Love your projects and videos.
thank you for such kind words Patti. I always worry that I am a bit too quiet and slow for RUclips!
I always look forward to your newsletters and RUclips videos 🧵🪡✂️🌹
Thanks so much Elizabeth that really means a lot to me
Thank you for the travel tips and sharing your holiday pictures with us! I have learned so much from your channel ❤️
I’m so glad! Thank you for watching
I have that exact light (the free-standing one), and I agree - it’s a great gadget!
Wonderful tips and super handy notions to add to my list!! What a lovely getaway!! It is my dream to visit England one day!!! Thanks fo sharing!!
im so glad you liked the video. I hope you do get to visit one day. Take care and thanks for watching
Thank you for sharing your tips, I go away in a camper van and take my sewing with me so your tips will really help, glad you had a lovely holiday. The garden looked really beautiful and the quilts gorgeous. Lovely to see.x
I’m so glad it was useful Irene, have a lovely holiday
Great tips Emma tfs
Yes yes I love my dome needle case ☘️
Thank you - great video and gave me the hints I needed to sew on the go..
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Emma
It’s lovely to see you and so glad you enjoyed your time away. This video was brilliant with so many good ideas. I loved the tiny scissors and such a clever little tool to have in your away sewing kit, and in a tiny case, brilliant. See you soon take care little Family. 👵x
aww thank you Molly! I am so glad it was a useful video. Take care x
Great tips!
Glad your back! Been missing you and your great tips in your Sweet voice!!!,
aww thank you so much Jude, it's nice to be back
Thank you for all the ideas!!!
The only thing I would add is have a waterproof pouch to hold your work when at the beach/seaside. It is amazing how damp your work can get!!
Yes! You are totally right! I was using pouches made from oil cloth and it was perfect and kept the sand out too!😊
Another great vlog .......as always ......you had time away xxx.....love the little scissors......and the needle storage ......its on me wish list ......great tips Emma thank you so much xxx
Thanks so much for watching Loraine
Thanks Emma, some really good ideas and love all your little gadgets especially the dinky little scissors. Your video of your holiday was so lovely, chocolate box cottages, the quilts were perfect, I guess you made them ? Fabulous calming lovey video, Thankyou Emma. XX 💖 😊 ps maybe foxgloves on a project soon. 😊
Thank you for watching. The quilts were antique and not made by me but very lovely to see. Love the foxgloves idea 🌸
Great video!! I was hoping you would say what that light was. I’m going to a quilt retreat, and I’m looking for a good light to have on my table. Thank you!
Thank you for the great tips. I haven’t been away for 3 years so planning on finding an epp kit as I am new to this and not many supplies, to take away with me on the ferry and our drive to the south of England in a few weeks. Also love the needle and thread ideas. Must start my shopping and packing!
how exciting that you have a trip coming up! Have a wonderful time shopping, packing, stitching and travelling! thanks for watching
What a lovely video! Great travel tips. As we drive from New England to the southern part of US every winter, I will use the tips. The scenic clip @ end were nice to see. Vacations are sooo much fun.🙂
thank you for watching Marie, I am glad it was useful Take care
Your videos always make my day :) thank you for sharing your valuable time with us all
Thank you for watching 😊
Hi Emma, so nice to see you again. I was wondering where you were but so glad you had a well deserved holiday. I loved your video, the tips are very handy to know and when you think of it, logical. Sturdy containers are the go; one does not want to be fishing around on the car floor looking for lost bits! Best wishes, thanks again 🇳🇿☺️
Thanks so much for watching
Wonderful tips! I love that clover needle case and the bobbinator. They make traveling with my sewing so much easier. My favorite lighting suggestion is to get a lamp that sits around your neck. They are available on Amazon for a reasonable price and are great as you don't need to find a place to set or clip it. Mine is rechargeable and has different light settings. Best of all it doesn't bother people around me as the light is directed right at my project!
Great idea, thank you!
Sounds like the reading light I use, around my neck...
Hi Emma, thank you for the tips when travelling. I will definitely look into purchasing the needle holder. Your holiday looks amazing 😊💞
thank you Wendy! It was so nice to have a change of scenery. Take care and thanks for watching
It was lovely to catch up with you again. Thank you for all your tips for travelling. I love my Clover needle holder and must look into the bobbin storer. That looks so very handy and I love how you can use the thread without taking it from it's storage. It is quite something to be able to take holidays once again. Like you we are travelling by car to most places but as I am the driver my sewing has to be done at our destinations. xx
thank you for watching Jacqueline. I am glad you enjoyed the video and that you love your clover needle case. Happy stitching and travelling x
Hello Emma! Thanks for this lovely and useful video! I progress slowly in Epp and I love it! Take care of you Best regards from Belgium 🇧🇪! XXX
Thank you for watching Cathy. take care and happy stitching x
Lovely to have you back, in really enjoyed this video and what a beautiful place you visited for your holiday! I have a light I got from Amazon called the Glocusent round neck reading light which my friend told me about, it's been a life saver when cross stitching and I would definitely recommend this for any sewist....it's portable and rechargable and has 3 light settings. I'd be lost without it!!! Happy stitching and have a lovely week!! Samantha xxx
that sounds like a wonderful light, thank you for sharing Samantha. Thank you for watching the video too, have a great week x
Great video! How ever I would strongly advise not to sew while car is in motion. Fine if taking when camping or beach where ever. But it can be dangerous while in motion. I had an needle go right through my finger and had to be pulled out. Painful. Save sewing for when your not driving. Or I mean a passenger…. And have fun taking it with you just not in motion. And it could make you car sick. Beautiful house and garden I would love to visit London I been to Scotland but have yet to go to London in the country side.
Please don’t worry! I’ve done hand sewing in the car as a passenger for many years and never had a problem. 😊 thanks for watching
Talking of planning a few years ago I went back to Scotland (from New Zealand) and cut out enough bits to put together some blocks but did not plan very well as I cut some out the wrong way so that was the end of that project and went out and bought an embroidery sampler which I never finished. How I wished I had checked what I had planned to do properly and I would have had all my blocks finished ready to quilt. Enjoy your videos very much
Thanks for watching Mary. I hope you finish your blocks one day
Great tips! Love your videos, just found your channel and you’ve inspired me to try EPP again (bought my paper hexagons and glue stick and then never did anything 🤦🏻♀️) I’ve also started the quilt as you go project with the help of my daughters! 🥰 Thank you for such relaxing and inspiring videos!
oh that is so lovely to hear! Thank you for watching
These are all great tips! I wish I could get my hands on that Clover needle gadget, it looks like the most useful thing! What I’m making for my ‘portable’ EPP/sewing endeavors is a traveling pouch by redhandledscissors. I really like that pouch because it’s the perfect size to throw on a bag, and I can fit my needle case (the one from your tutorial! I love it and my sister asked me to make her one), a couple of tin boxes similar to the Altoids, glue, small scissors, and it also has another space to store the blocks you’ve finished (I think it’s for 1’ flowers blocks).
oh that sounds wonderful! and I am so happy to hear you've made the needle case. Thank you for watching Lu
Excellent! I really enjoyed your video and the travel tips were great. Now, it’s time to gather and plan a trip! Thank you for the inspiration!
im so happy you liked it. Have a great time planning your trip. Happy sewing!
What a nice trip you had. Your tips were so well thought out and explained. I have a clip light very similar to yours. I just love it. I used to get to stitch a lot in the car and had a set up similar to yours. Any more I can't get out much. I keep a small bag set up to take from room to room in the house.
thank you for watching and for your lovely comment. The light is super handy isn't it. Take care
Such useful tips thank you!
Thank you for watching!
Enjoyed your video Emma. I wish I could stitch whilst travelling but when I've tried, I always have a migraine. I make up for it though when we stop! Your holiday looked great, very peaceful and just the place to rejuvenate. Looking forward to those petals next time. X
Thanks so much for watching Linda
Hi Emma, lovely ideas! I've not seen quite a lot of the gadgets so will have to look into them! Improving my portable storage is a must...I tend to keep my patchwork in open vintage shopping baskets and last time I left a local quilting day I found my white Liberty lawn blowing about the car park 😳. Luckily, no-one had driven over it!! Lesson learned!!
Oh no! I’m glad you found it and nobody had run over it! I’m so glad the video was useful, thank you for watching Sally 😊
Hi Emma, just found your chanel " Wow" what a talented lady you are, in truth I'm lost for words you just make me want to make every thing... Thank you, thank you for sharing your talent with us viewers, the world is a much better place with you in it... I live in the northeast of England and wondered if you could let me know where you buy your foam, hexagon shapes from please. Thank you again❤️🤗
Oh what a lovely comment! Thank you, that means the world to me. You can get the hexiform shapes from my website or from Ashmead Designs. The foam is either Vilene style vil foam or pellon flex foam. The pellon is usually available from sew and quilt. 😊
hey Emma , welcome back great to see u . Hope u had a great holiday . I bought a bag from amazon and have all my epp in it . I`m going to go on holiday in july for a convention and will be sitting alot so i`m planning to take my epp and sew while their .I hate to just sit my hands get restless .
Hi Susan, that sounds great. I hope you have a good time and can fit in lots of stitching
Good Evening, Emma! It looks like you visited such a beautiful vacation spot! The scenery was lovely! Thank You for all the good tips! I pretty much do the same things that you recommend. I am interested in the slim, flat light that’ll you showed. I have an Otto light, & it is just too bulky, & heavy to carry when I am traveling. I would appreciate any information you can give me. Have a great week! See you soon!
Hi Grace, thank you for watching. I will leave a link to the light here, but it's in the uk and it actually says unavailable at the moment. But hopefully this helps you to find one where you are. Take care www.hobbycraft.co.uk/lightcraft-slimline-led-task-lamp/6330571000.html
Thanks good gadgets
im so glad you think so. Thanks for watching
I love you videos I have just started EPP after 30 or more years of large quilts I need something small and I take my sewing everywhere. Could just tell me where you got your Wham storage box from please like how there different size compartments. Thank you Jan. almost finished a hexi needle case. Lovely project
Thank you so much Jan. The storage box was from Aldi 😊
Hi 👋 I’m so sorry I haven’t been here in agges xx
Hi Jules! Lovely to see you here. Please don't worry at all, no need to apologise. Hope you are well. thank you so much for stopping by. Take care x
@@emmajonesvintagesewingbox aww thank you so much, I do hope you are well too xx 💕
I've been busy watching a lot of your videos since discovering your channel last week. They are all so good!
I looked in the description box and don't see any recommendations on where you found your cute little thread snips....?
And the needle holder for pre-threaded needles....?
Thanks for the great recommendations. 😊
I think the snips are from Rose Garden Patchwork and the needle holder is called the dome threaded needle case by clover and is readily available on lots of quilting shop sites and also amazon. Thanks ever so much for watching my videos, means a lot
Have you seen the clips that have rounded ends like saucers, no.t like the clover that have square ends
no, I don't think I have, are they good?
I’m in America and we travel in an RV so longer trips great for smaller projects. Thanks for the tips! I’m older so have some arthritis, do you have any tips for position of your hands to do less stress on them?
Thanks for watching Linda. I don’t know anything specifically about posture of hands but I would just say find what feels comfortable to you. Some people comment on my unusual hand positioning (stitching away from myself) but this feels comfortable to me so that’s why I do it. I would also say take regular breaks and do some hand stretches before and after. Sorry I can’t be more help 🌸
Thanks for all the great advice, Emma. I would love to buy a rechargeable light like the one you show at 13.29. Please could you tell me where you bought it? Many thanks as always xx
Hi June, I got it from hobby craft. Here's a link but it says it's unavailable at the moment. I think they have similar ones though. Thank you www.hobbycraft.co.uk/lightcraft-slimline-led-task-lamp/6330571000.html
Hope you and your family had a great holiday, the scenery was stunning Emma😁. It was a very helpful video. How strange is that I was looking at the threaded needle wheel only today, but the price put me off🙄. I noticed you had a quilt started is the one I would like to do. It's the one with the honeycomb pieces in. Can I ask where you got the pattern please. It's lovely to see you and I look forward to seeing your next one. Stay safe Dear🤗
So glad you liked the video Angela. The honeycomb quilt is the patchwork of the crosses by Lucy Boston but I bought the monthly subscription boxes from Sew and Quilt, they send the pattern and all of the fabric and papers, it’s really lovely, I hope to get back to it later this year 😊
Thank you Emma, yes I think I've seen it on there. I was wondering if there was a book on it.
@@mrsmiggins6435 there is a book, but it’s not a book of patterns, it’s a book of information about all the quilts she made, it’s a lovely book but perhaps not what you are looking for
The book is arriving at the weekend so I'll find out🙄
Where did you buy the tiny scissors? LOVE them!
They were a gift so I’m not sure but I know rose garden patchwork sells them 😊
Hello Emma, new Subscriber here. Just started my first project in English Paper. Your pincushion. With some scraps from a friend.. I don't own any fabric but I'm a long time cross stitcher. So I have all those tools for cross stitch. Have questions: You keep your hexagons in all projects [ any size]. You don't stitch hexagons on folds and the glue in time un stick when you make so many shapes. Thanks love you're channel 💟
Hi Yvonne, thanks for watching and subscribing. Yes I keep the hexagons in and use glue. I’ve found with practice to use just the right amount of glue and you can store them for years without them coming unstuck. Thanks so much 😊
I use a headlamp
Hi! Emma, thank you for the useful tips. The tiny snips (scissors) you recommend is great when travelling. May I know where can I buy the tiny snips.
You can get them from Rose Garden patchwork in the U.K. they are made by cohana 😊
@@emmajonesvintagesewingbox Thank you very much
Hi Emma! Can you use regular card stock paper for the EPP templates? Great tips!
Yes you can, you can use whatever you want but slightly thicker than paper is best
What is that light called and where did you purchase it at? As well as that case for your pieces???
I got them from Hobbycraft in the U.K. I think the light is by the daylight company
Hi
You mentioned in one of your videos your shop could you give me a link to this please
Many thanks
Thank you for asking, it’s www.vintagesewingbox.co.uk/shop.html 😊🌸
I've definitely got dementia coming on, I just revisited the website, and the price wasn't bad and I'd already ordered it lol. How scatty am I? Lol🤗
Aww I do that too Angela. It’s a super little gadget, I’m sure you will love it 😊
Hello, where do you find hexaforms in the USA? I'm having no success. Hope you can help me.
Try Brimfield Awakening. Otherwise I’m not sure sorry. Hexiform is a handmade product so not widely available
Where did you get the little scissors?
I am not sure, they were a gift. sorry
How long do you cut your thread?
About the length from finger tips to just past my elbow
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Hello where are you from?
The U.K.