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 →
I made a skirt! I realise that isn't necessarily that unusual for some, but I really am not a skirt person by nature. Somehow they feel a bit odd sometimes? I'm never sure what to wear them with and I can feel quite frumpy. Anyway, this skirt was one of those times when you get... Continue Reading →
OK, I know; not much of a weekly review going on here, is there? What can I say, life happens. It's been a rough few weeks, in no small part due to the combined efforts of getting the biggest little one through the last week of term whilst being without a sewing machine to manage... Continue Reading →
Hi there everyone! It's taken me a little while to write this post; no particular reason, just life deciding to get in the way. But I'm here now, so I thought I'd share the details of the dress I made myself for my 40th birthday dinner. Yes, that number is still smarting little! Anyway, the... 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 →
Hi there! Well, it's been rather busy around here of late, hasn't it? I seem to suddenly be blogging several times a week; I can't promise it'll continue and if you're getting update emails, I hope they aren't clogging up your inboxes! Sorry though, but I can't wait to share my latest make with you.... Continue Reading →
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