Category Archives: Having a moment

Circus fun….

On a totally unrelated theme, my little Kingfisher class (30 year 1 children) produced a magical big top filled with circus acts for a summer fayre art competition. Each class at school enters the Frensham fayre competition every year – … Continue reading

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SAL 10- Fish face!

Not a lot of progress on my little fish I am afraid as I decided to take part in another swap. I had told myself that after Christmas I was going to focus on my own sewing – but I … Continue reading

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Christmas candy….

Last weekend I spent a wonderful day at Hampton Court stitching a Christmas Candy brooch by Kate Barlow. This course appealed to me for a number of reasons;  I love embroidery with a practical use, I wear a brooch (or … Continue reading

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Christmas Decoration Swap

Just wondering if anyone out there in the blogosphere would be interested in a handmade Christmas Decoration Swap. I love to sew, but like to have a reason to do so and sewing for others is always more fun. I … Continue reading

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Rabbit run….

  How cute are these? I found a picture tutorial here, and decided to give these a go. They are a great way of using up scraps and the reels of cotton are rather old ones that were given to me … Continue reading

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Weekend at West Dean

Last weekend I had a wonderful two days of stitching with a lovely group of ladies at West Dean College. Our tutor for the weekend was the very talented Charlotte Bailey of Hanging by a Thread. After a very substantial evening … Continue reading

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Sewing hit…

Spent a wonderful couple of weeks in Cornwall and Devon catching up with family and friends. The weather was lovely and a good 10 degrees lower than at home so we could get out and about walking with the dog … Continue reading

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Sew right….

Although not my birthday for a few days yet, my present from ‘him indoors’ arrived today and I was allowed to take a peek. When he gets it right, he gets it really right. I have had my eye on … Continue reading

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Posing pouches….

As the temperature rises in the garden- so I retreat inside. But this does give me the opportunity to do a little sewing. This weekend I decided to reduce my fat quarter collection. I don’t know what happens to me … Continue reading

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Hampton Court….

Another visit to Hampton Court this week….. but not for sewing this time, instead I was visiting the RHS flower show. I haven’t been to the show for many years and decided to take advantage of my last weeks working … Continue reading

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