If you're a regular reader of this blog, you may be aware I was involved in organising a little bit of an event on Saturday. Together with fellow blogger, Sally, we put together a little, bitty Leeds based sewing meet up called Sew Up North. And it was amazing! Our day started pretty early (Sally's... Continue Reading →
Pardon the use of multiple exclamation marks, but I'm a tiny bit excited. And nervous. And stressed. Because tomorrow is Sew Up North day! Sally and I never thought this would work out as popular as it has, thank you so much to everyone who has signed up for tomorrow. We're both rather nervous; I... Continue Reading →
Hi there! Unbelievably, Sew Up North is this Saturday (have I mentioned that before?!) and Sally and I still have not got to the end of the list of our generous sponsors. How amazing is the sewing community? I'm not sure whether I'm feeling excited or petrified? I find big groups of people quite scary,... Continue Reading →
Hello one and all! We are on the final countdown to Sew Up North!! Only 6 more Sleeps! Sally and I had a meeting today (in Costa, obviously) to sort all the final details and stuff the goody bags. Here's Sally showcasing a small selection of the goodies that will be handed out to our... Continue Reading →
Hi there! Sally and I are now on major countdown to Sew Up North (a week on Saturday, if you didn't already know). It's amazing how much organising this is taking behind the scenes, but hopefully it will all be worth it and result in a fabulous day for all of us. We're now in... Continue Reading →
Hi all! The big day is creeping up on us swiftly now and yet Sally and I have still not come to the end of our list of fabulously generous sponsors; how amazing is the sewing community? Our next very generous sponsor are responsible for my lunchtime impulse shopping! Halifax is not necessarily the biggest... Continue Reading →
Hi there! So how's it going with you? Are you settling in nicely to the summer sewing yet? It seems to have slightly crept up on me this year, but I think I'm in the swing of things now. I've mentioned previously that I've decided to take part in a few challenges this year. One... Continue Reading →
Hi there! Can you believe we are officially into June now! That means that Sew Up North is on the 24th of this month!! Yay!! First things first: we have realised that we need to cap the tickets at 120. We never thought so many of you lovelies would be joining us but, now that... Continue Reading →
Hi there! It's time for another Sew Up North sponsor update. We've had some incredible prizes so far I think (check here for the full list) but we aren't finished yet! I do an awful lot of my fabric shopping online, but I love it when I find a good, local bricks and mortar shop... Continue Reading →
Hi everyone! It's time for another Sew Up North sponsor update. If you haven't heard about Sew Up North, head over to Facebook for all the details of the free event in Leeds on June 24th. When we started publicising Sew Up North on Instagram, Sheona contacted me. She has just launched her wonderful sewing... Continue Reading →
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