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KCWC – day 7

15 May

The last day of Kids Clothing Week Challenge what a relief, but what a challenge and inspiration it has been!  Thanks very much to Meg at Elsie Marley for her organisation and inspiration. So today I’ve not done a lot, … Read More »

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KCWC – day 6 taking it easy!

14 May

Today is Saturday, I always think on Friday night ‘what a relief, it’s the weekend, no school run, we can just chill out’ then at 6:00am at least one child awakes, this morning it was two.  The day starts here! … Read More »

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KCWC – day 4, tired.

12 May

I’ve had a productive 4th day working on 2 pairs of Big Butt Baby Pants for my little boy but they’re not finished so no photo’s to share.  I made an executive decision that as I am so tired it … Read More »

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KCWC – day 3

11 May

OK, here we are day 3 and I have finished 4 pillowcase dresses that I started over a week ago using this duvet cover.  I finished hemming the dresses on Monday and last night started work on pockets.  I wanted … Read More »

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KCWC days 1 and 2

10 May

Oh, we have stuff going on here which was totally unexpected, out of the blue and has thrown my plans for the week.  However I have managed to do a bit of creating, mostly as therapy and to fill time … Read More »

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Summer Sewing Plans

5 May

I’m not sure I dare write this post but feel like I’ve been challenged (in a very nice way) to do so by Sarah at FairyFace Designs.  She really just wants to see what you’ll be sewing this summer.  I … Read More »

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Kids Clothes Week Challenge (KCWC)

2 May

I’ve been quite busy on the sewing clothes front recently – busy for me that is.  There is more I’d like to do and when I read Meg’s post at Elsie Marley about KCWC I found myself signing up!  I … Read More »

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A post about sewing or charity shopping – you choose

1 May

Oh I feel like I’ve got lots to write today… It seems to be the norm at the moment that I’m doing lots of sewing – and I’m loving it!  Now where do I start, yesterday morning we had time … Read More »

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Spring Scrap Swap

27 Apr

I’ve joined in the Spring Scrap Swap over at Very Berry Handmade.  So yesterday I had a rummage through my various cupboards and bags to see what I could find, I’ve been given Teresa at A Time for Stitching to … Read More »

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Sunshine, new fabric and packed lunch on school holiday?

19 Apr

I had a request from Bethan for a new lunchbox, so as I had won a pattern in the Dress a Girl giveaway I didn’t feel like a had an excuse for making one.  Obviously it would be easier to … Read More »

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