Today the wind was up and very strong today. I didn't want to go out but we had been asked to go to the community centre to get secure emails for correspondence from the base. Before that I started trying to get the tension right on the hand machine, I had spent a good part of yesterday evening not getting it right! I have to wind the bobbins on the electric machine at the moment as the washer that connects with the handle on the manual machine is perished. I did get the tension right and last night I had made a pattern to make a simple cover for the electric machine. So, I made a start, then went off to the community centre, nearly got blown there the wind was so strong. Wasn't there long as they have emailed details to me so that Darren can set up the new email for me here at home. I went to Boyes and got a wire brush, sandpaper and beeswax so that I could make a start on improving the case and base of the machine. Called in at the studio briefly on my way back and since then have spent the rest of the day sewing and polishing! I finished the machine cover for the electric machine and also a bag for the foot pedal and cable.Here I am busy at work!

The finished articles, I really enjoyed making them.

When I first got the machine I did use wipes for wood to clean up the case as it was really filthy, but although better it was dull and looked like it had been in a garage for ever!

I have used three coats of beeswax so far, and it is beginning to look much better. Strong aroma around the place as well.....

Best go and clear up the mayhem of cottons and material now!