How am I supposed to wait clear until August!? Let's see... April, put in place all logistics for a two-week cycling tour in June; May, train for the tour; June, take the tour; July, block out the whole month for year-end close and audit at work. Then it will be August!
Quote Originally Posted by Pleater
Just keep sewing - thats the only way to keep your head above the level of the cloth - at least that is what I am finding.
You're right, that's the only way to fight the wait. The project that has captured my attention is a kilt (of course!) with a patchwork leather apron and military box pleats in a lightweight cloth. I have found that my hand stitching has gotten more consistent, and I'm not afraid to tackle the twenty 1-inch pleats. Pics will follow shortly as I try to document my process for pressing in the seemingly impossible pleats. (I did a small practice piece using a cotton non-tartan plaid, pleated to the stripe. It came out looking very good, too.)

Quote Originally Posted by Pleater
Maybe in future years kilt making could be included as a craft skill to learn at Sidmouth.
How are you supposed to get any rest at the fair if you start thinking along the lines of becoming an instructor or demonstrator? Won't that take away from your sewing time?