Tiny Sewing Kit from Jessica Alexandrakis' book, work in progress. The hexagonal pieced fabric is the outside. The inside is a single piece of dot print fabric matching the red dot on white hexes seen in the picture. Next is binding the raw pocket edge, sewing the pocket in place, and then binding the raw outside edge.
@MakersHour Q4. Starter project in my usual materials?
A4. Needlework is pretty well stocked with starter projects. When choosing for myself, I did satin stitch Red Green Blue diamonds on a shirt with epaulettes or maybe more properly, shoulder tabs. It was good enough and so I continued.
For sewing, maybe a lined drawstring bag.
Embroidery and appliqué on felt is pretty forgiving and doesn't need a hoop for tension. I think I learned that from an Octonauts pixel artist who also did decorative felt tags.
Q2. Precision measurement?
A2. Needlework? Close enough. Wood? Measure twice, cut once. I could use a little more of that habit when cutting fabric..
Q1 Next week? A1 : Binding the Tiny Sewing Kit that I have been working on for a while. Hexes made, pieced into rough shape, sandwiched with batting and lining, quilted in the hex side seam ditches, and trimmed to assembly shape.
Next is binding the pocket edge, joining the pocket, and binding the body.
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@Indigoatcrafts @suearcher @MakersHour Life jackets will be provided for ‘good enough’ mariners!!! #MakersHour
@MakersHour Thanks for every thing and no need to apologise at all. You have a lot on your plate. Wishing you 
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Thank you all for joining in with #MakersHour tonight.
I am sorry I was not completely there, but so very exhausted.
I will be off to bed in a bit.
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@suearcher @MakersHour I’m wondering about going down to my aunt again in November but not sure if I will go to the miniatures fair or not 
maybe we could meet in Englandshire? #MakersHour I’ll PM nearer the time.
@MakersHour A5 I suspect what most people in #MakersHour would want is a bit of time and a bit of peace and quiet so it can be filled with guilt-free making :)
@Indigoatcrafts @MakersHour And all the tents would fall down, the dinner not quite be cooked, and yet everyone would be happy 
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Christmas stuff is already in the shops, and some of us are making presents for friends and family. If you could give another maker a gift for Christmas, what would it be?
A5: Is there a current trend for giving old bathroom extractor fans?
No? Oh!
OK, I would like to put together a small kit of old woodworking tools, moulding planes, chisels, saws, etc. to help someone get started in hand tool woodworking. It is all stuff I have in abundance. I could also throw in some woodworking books too.
I am also sure some makers would also love to have an old valve radio to play with, or some old film cameras. That could also be arranged. Any takers?
@Janet_52square @MakersHour I love the idea of "Camp Near Enough" i could imagine spending my summer's there! Maybe a good venue an International #MakersHour meet up. We could hold various "try it" work shops. No one would feel nervous or inadequate because "near enough" would be the whole ethos
@MakersHour Q5 Christmas stuff is already in the shops, and some of us are making presents for friends and family. If you could give another maker a gift for Christmas, what would it be?
I don't do Christmas, so I don't care. What I'd gift depends on the maker because I'd give something useful and encouraging.
A friend who's a prop maker only ever wants stickers to put on her tool case. A fellow knitter collects rests of yarn balls for a pigeon shelter charity... #MakersHour
Q5: Christmas stuff is already in the shops, and some of us are making presents for friends and family. If you could give another maker a gift for Christmas, what would it be?
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@MakersHour A4 I think a kitchen table is a the best one, just putting together a simple familiar wooden structure. Then a straight legged chair is another good beginners project for miniature furniture making. Basic joints, simple construction, and easy to copy a real one that you have to hand so the scale is correct. Then you can try to make two the same, and so on. #MakersHour #Dollshouse #No52
A3 Yes. I have several historic reproduction projects in various stages of progress. They often lead me to interesting research rabbit holes. As well as visiting museums across Europe to see different artifacts to help with my research...
It's a dangerous rabbit hole to descend down.
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Ahhh...
The 'Only ask me about things I know about' option. 
Q4: If someone was starting out as a maker in your usual materials, is there a project you would recommend they start with, and why?
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In miniature woodwork, a table is a good start. Learning how to cut straight, and get all your legs the same length.
In patchwork, the English Paper Pieced dog is fun!
@MakersHour A4 I have a range of beginner projects on my blog for getting started with microcontrollers and music, so I'd suggests starting there, mostly because I'd be more likely to be able to answer questions about them :)
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If someone was starting out as a maker in your usual materials, is there a project you would recommend they start with, and why?
A4: So many people seem to start with a scrap wood bird box, but often the bird box isn’t suitable for birds and simply rots away in a garden.
I would start with a bread or charcuterie board. Just a small one. It would provide practice in marking out, cutting, planing, sanding, and applying a finish. It is one of those projects that can be all hand tools or all power tools depending on what the person wants to learn. Learning to bang in nails can come later.
