Carmen and I are organising an international meet-up in Paris over the weekend of the 18th – 19th May 2019. On Saturday 18th, we’ll be touring Paris’ fabric shops and ending the day with a group dinner / drinks. On Sunday 19th, we’ll be starting the day with brunch, visiting the […]
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During 2016 (and following being one of the winners of the We Wear Knitbot Competition), I was extremely flattered to be asked to test knit a pattern from Hannah Fettig‘s upcoming book, Texture. I selected the Wharf Street Pullover, and it was a reminder that I am still a relatively inexperienced
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I’ve published a vlog of my personal favourite sewing patterns releases during 2018. I’ve only sewn one of these so far, but I suspect I’ll get around to a fair few eventually. I have a couple in progress currently, including a Yates Coat. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIyqsvASqSE] In no particular order, my
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I was lucky enough to attend the Paris meet-up organised by Carmen back in 2014. Inspired by that event, Carmen and I have decided that it’s time for another Paris meet-up, so we’re organising one over the weekend of the 18-19 May 2019. We’ll be touring Paris’ fabric shops on Saturday
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Phil and I dragged out the Christmas holiday as long as possible, spending a few days in Alicante before returning to work this week. These pictures, of garments I’ve previously blogged, were taken while we were away (Malachi Vest / In the Folds Jumpsuit / Tamarack Jacket). I didn’t spend
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Happy New Year everyone! I’ve just published a new vlog on my YouTube channel, featuring the Christmas swaps I took part in, presents I made, crafty gifts I received and my in-progress projects. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYBQs-X9kRE]
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Having blogged a round-up of my sewing activity, I also wanted to write a little about my experience at work over the last year. I wrote briefly before about being asked to ‘act up’ to a more senior role at work during 2017. During that time, my workload was obscene,
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With 2018 drawing to a close, I wanted to write a round-up of what I’ve been up to in the last year. I’ve continued volunteering for the Association of Guilds of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers, managing their social media channels and monthly newsletter. It’s an organisation I love being part
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Happy Christmas / holidays everyone. I hope you have some time off work over the next couple of weeks and get the chance to relax and enjoy yourselves. This time of year, the run up to Christmas, is always so busy, but thanks to a little lull at work as
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I’ve just published a new vlog on my YouTube channel, featuring my favourite sewing and knitting related things for November, and my own current projects and plans. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrE50Wth2U0]
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