Sew Grateful: Sewing Project

As I hinted at yesterday, my latest sewing projects have been some Deer and Doe plantain tops. I desperately needed a plain navy and plain black top so, with the left over fabric from my leggings, I set to work! This is a great, simple pattern and each top took less than an hour to make, a nice...

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Sew Grateful: Resources

Today's Sew Grateful topic is sharing resources / tutorials. I have a few tutorials on the blog, one day I will sort them so there are links on the Tutorials Page, but my two most popular are: Snow White Dress, and,  and recycling a tie. As for my favourite free pattern on the Internet,...

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Sew Grateful: Reflections

Debi's instructions for today's post are:  "Reflections Day. This is the day to reflect on the role sewing has played in our lives, reflecting on those who have been supportive in our journey and reflecting on what the online community means to us!  What are you sew grateful for?" Ok,...

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Sew Grateful Giveaway Day!

It's giveaway day!  Up for grabs is a wooden bobbin necklace, threaded with whatever colour thread you want, on a Sterling Silver chain. This giveaway is open to anyone, anywhere, just leave a comment and you will be entered. If you would like to follow me that would be fab! Giveaway...

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8/52

Big E: making 2 lego movie minifigs kiss of course! (amidst total and utter chaos) little e: In her favourite place, producing another masterpiece! Also utter chaos! Try as I might, no photos from this weekend were mess free, I didn't think having no utility room at the moment would have such...

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A Crafty Room Clear Out!

My wee room in the house is affectionately known as the crafty room and is often (always) in a terrible mess! Often you can't actually see  much carpet and things are moved from desk to desk depending on what I am doing! It has been tidy in the past but unfortunately I can't throw things out and...

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The Worst Jeans Pattern Ever!

  This pattern and some lovely heavy weight navy cord had been lingering in my stash for about 3 years waiting for me to shrink. Well, my showers are obviously not hot enough because minimal shrinkage has happened so I bit the bullet and just made them. They should have been easy. The instructions...

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7/52

Changeable is an accurate word for the weather here at the moment...! Joining in with Jodi again for the 52 project. ...

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Wedding Invitations

I delivered these special invitations to my friend today, how appropriate that she gets her wedding invitations on Valentine's Day, totally not planned! I am so glad to have finished them, I hate having deadlines hanging over me! The next invitation order I have is for my best friend...

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6/52

Big E: Helping with the Demolition of the downstairs toilet! little e: Doing Grandma's hair!!  Joining in with Jodi again for the 52 project. ...

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A Super Saturday!

Last Saturday I went to my first ever Blogger's meet up. We met in a very rainy Glasgow and went to Mandors (where we were served by Hazel) then on to The Butterfly and Pig for lunch (which was lovely, especially the cake!) There were 10 of us there: Debi of My Happy Sewing Place Elaine of What Diana...

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Homemade Granola

yummy with plain yogurt I have been meaning to make this granola recipe for ages.  I finally got round to it last week, it made about half a large freezer bag and my only issue with it is that it is very cinnamony (I may have misread the recipe though...), I will have to try and remember...

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5/52

little e: At Ballet Parents Day Big E: It's all about the Lego Joining in with Jodi again for the 52 project. ...

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