Sew Up North 2019 is tomorrow! I'm not too sure how that has crept up on me, to be honest, but it seems that it really is tomorrow when the sewing mayhem will hit Leeds again! The sound of the rain outside tells me we may all end up a little soggy, but I'm sure... Continue Reading →
So it’s less than a week now until Sew Up North 2019! All the final preparations are under way; I have one last round up of raffle prize sponsors to follow this week but for now, I have a request. If you have a ticket for the day and you’re prepared to lend a hand,... Continue Reading →
Yes, despite all the sponsors already announced, there are still more new sponsors to tell you all about! These lovely companies have all provided raffle prizes for Sew Up North this year and I can't thank them enough for their generosity! Sew Dainty has a gorgeous range of acrylic jewellery and cross stitch patterns. Kathy's... Continue Reading →
Friday rolls around again and brings us one week closer to this year's Sew Up North so it's time for another blog post detailing our wonderful sponsors As a reminder, you need a ticket to attend this year's event in Leeds on October 26th; you can join the waitlist for any newly available tickets here.... Continue Reading →
As usual, it seems I've had a lot more time for sewing than I have for blogging. Such is life, especially with Sew Up North bubbling away behind the scenes. But I have been trying to follow along with Sewisfaction’s #seweverydayseptember prompts where I can, and the encouragement to take time to sew, even if... Continue Reading →
Time to announce the first batch of sponsors for this year's Sew Up North raffle!
Evening all! Just a very quick post to let you know that tickets for this year's Sew Up North event will be going on sale at 7pm on Monday evening (assuming that I've managed to set everything up on Eventbrite correctly, that is!) As I mentioned previously, tickets are free but are required for attendance.... Continue Reading →
I don't know about you, but I have been hunting for the "perfect" sleeveless top pattern for quite some time. "Perfect" is quite a tricky thing to define, but for me, there are a few boxes to be ticked: It should fit nicely around the neck and shoulders, without the requirement for a strapless bra... Continue Reading →
So yes, it's possible I've lost my mind, but Sew Up North is returning! For those who are new to these parts, Sew Up North is a sewing social event which takes place in Leeds City Centre. Started in 2016 in frustration at the perception that all sewing events took place Down South, its aim... Continue Reading →
I want to share two makes with you today, both different versions of the same pattern. I made the first as a (surprisingly wearable) toile and the second out of some seriously precious fabric which has been in the stash for a couple of years. The pattern in question is the Sew La Di Da... Continue Reading →
