In 1947 I was living in Highgate. (I was aged 7). We got a taxi to Waterloo, then the train to Havant, then the Hayling Billy. We walked up to Warner’s Southleigh Holiday camp, in St Mary’s Road.
Before we left we packed a trunk with all our holiday gear. The trunk was picked up by the rail company and taken to Waterloo. When we got to the holiday camp our trunk was waiting for us. We used to come down with my two sisters until I was 17.
From the last week of July to the first week of August all the factories closed down and everyone went away. We met up with people from the East End, Birmingham and Coventry on the train and in the holiday camp.
In 1954 when I was about 14 I used to go to Hayling Station with a hand cart (because my father knew the manager) from the holiday camp to collect people’s luggage. I used to get 3d (old pence) or 6d a time.
Later I came down on my own to the holiday camp with a friend. In those days it was all sand dunes – we hardly saw our parents because we were busy being entertained. We slept overnight on the beach because our parents didn’t have to worry about us.
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While following links the other day I ran into a sew along hosted by Liz of "Moments" and decided this might be something to get me going sewing again. Liz has a list of sewing room projects for us to work on each month and for January it was an arm chair caddy and January is almost over I knew I'd better hurry! I've always intended to make one of these, but have just never gotten around to it--until now!
Here it is hot of the machine and not my best work by far. I decided to shortcut the bias tape step and I shouldn't have, but oh well. Live and learn..............and for me learn again!
I was all set to make a pretty shabby chic and lace caddy and then in my stash I spied these funky Lorelie Designs pieces. I thought perfect! I love Lorelie's whimsical characters and bright colors.
The pattern I used is by Helen of Hugs n Kisses found HERE. It's a simple and fun pattern and I'd like to make another one of these little caddies only just a bit larger maybe, so I can use it for larger projects.
And the Lorelie fabric that I used. I have pieces of the white left over, so I can squeeze out another fun project.
If you'd like to join in Liz's sew along just click the banner above. It'll be fun and you'll have 11 new projects for your sewing room! She's giving us December off to rest! I like that!
As a side note.......................... I WANT THIS! It's the new Singer 160 to celebrate Singer's 160th anniversary. Isn't it gorgeous! Click the photo to find out more. I bet you'll want one too! Update--Drats! They are all sold out!
I'm fortunate enough to have a Singer featherweight...but would love to add that new Singer 160 to my collection too. Awesome look! Thanks for sharing.
I too participated in the caddy project at Liz's - but I have to tell you that yours is my very FAVORITE!! I mean it is awesome! I LOVE the colors -they are so bright and cheerful & just make the whole project just POP! I think I need to go hunt some Loralie fabric! Thank you for your inspiration!
Love your caddy.... I saw that new Singer machine my daughter showed it to me... She wants it too. Hugs
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