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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 07:25
Definitely bring your machine! You won't find Janomes here, and if you have a Janome already then you may have opinions on the brands that are available here. I brought mine from the U.S. and it works fine on a transformer (in case that's an issue for you).
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Latest post on 29 June 2011 - 05:05
Hi folks -- new here. And sorry to hijack a little bit: We're contemplating a move to Qatar and I find myself wondering as I drift off at night about all sorts of silly things. For instance... (and related to this post)... did you BRING your sewing machines with you? I JUST bought a new Janome machine and I have only done one project on it. Now, we're applying for some work in the Middle East, and I think it might come in handy or at least come in.. oh.. fun, for something to do on those long Arabian nights. haha. Could a person buy one? Maybe I should sell it -- it would break my heart a bit I think to sell. But it seems like such a heavy thing to bring overseas. I suppose I need to discuss the move with DH a bit more. Would we just leave our things in storage... move only essentials or a partial move? etc.
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Latest post on 28 June 2011 - 00:17
Sorry to disappear on you! I'm incredibly picky about my needlework, so I always prefer to meet at someone's house. What we did in DM was to have the hostess provide tea/coffee after dinner and one of the guests bring a dessert (e.g. cake/pie) for everyone. In "my" Melbourne group each of the ladies would bring their own lunch and the hostess would provide the dessert; this wouldn't work as well for a DM + EW event since the DM ladies are doing the school run. . .so something in the 9-noon slot or the evening slot would need to work. When DM has hosted the needlework evenings the crowd varied quite a bit. . .never more than six ladies but different ones more often than not. Maybe organize something for late July or August? My hands are sorta full right now, but by then things should settle down :) roxanne at dohamums dot com
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 27 June 2011 - 21:12
There is a quilting group here that meets every month - will get some details posted on the board soon about that but Doha Mums idea of including you lovely Expatwoman Ladies sounds great :)
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Latest post on 27 June 2011 - 08:39
I never seen patterns there. However the man seemed to have everything else. He might know where to find patterns !
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Latest post on 26 June 2011 - 15:25
I recently found a haberdashery here in Doha. I honestly thought it was rawnaqs or nothing here. Then I discovered SAMS BOUTIQUE. If you were at Rawnaq you turn right towards the policeman directing traffic under the umbrella in the middle of the road. Cross the road towards the spiral/fanar building. Approx 100 metres up this road the rear side door of the fanar building is on your right and the shop is on the other side of the street to this door. This place is as good as John lewis seriously. I asked for everything and OMG they had it all. I have never seen so many cottons in my life and tapestry threads. Zips cut to order(8QR a Metre). Negotiate the price though as he starts off high, aim for about 30 per cent off his starting figure.It really is worth going to ! It only took me 2 years to find it ! Thanks, Great to know, ill go looking for it and see what i can find - any patterns there?? Finding them impossible to come by!
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Latest post on 24 June 2011 - 19:31
I recently found a haberdashery here in Doha. I honestly thought it was rawnaqs or nothing here. Then I discovered SAMS BOUTIQUE. If you were at Rawnaq you turn right towards the policeman directing traffic under the umbrella in the middle of the road. Cross the road towards the spiral/fanar building. Approx 100 metres up this road the rear side door of the fanar building is on your right and the shop is on the other side of the street to this door. This place is as good as John lewis seriously. I asked for everything and OMG they had it all. I have never seen so many cottons in my life and tapestry threads. Zips cut to order(8QR a Metre). Negotiate the price though as he starts off high, aim for about 30 per cent off his starting figure.It really is worth going to ! It only took me 2 years to find it !
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 23 June 2011 - 14:01
Yep, any sort of Needle work group sounds good. It would be best of all can join, Mum or not. Does the Doha Mums needle work group still meet up or Should we maybe set a time and place and see who arrives? Could have a general coffe meet up and see whos intrested and where to take it from there? All suggestions welcomed :)
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Latest post on 22 June 2011 - 18:20
Doha Mums has had a "needlework group" (meaning anything with any type of needle) from time to time, but we've had trouble keeping it going. Would be happy to join forces with EW to do it together if you'd like.