Category Archives: Serendipity

Itchy Feet

We’re about two thirds of the way through Splendid Sampler now and I think I’ve just got three blocks left to embroider with my Anderson’s Farm quilt as I’ve two on the shelf untouched and I’m expecting one in the … Continue reading

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Rose and Cherry Blossom Wedding Cake

In April one of our WI ladies got engaged, it was rather special as she was getting married for the first time in her 70’s. She’s an amazing lady, always laughing and smiling. In a rash moment I offered to … Continue reading

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Tricks and Treats

I know it’s a bit early for trick and treats, but over the summer I’ve learnt a couple of simple sewing tricks…and I’ve had a few treats!!! My first big treat was a vintage sewing machine! I’ve been hankering after one … Continue reading

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Diamond Wedding Cake

I’ve been making and decorating two celebration cakes over the last few weeks, the first one was collected last night… A colleague from work asked me to make a cake for her parents diamond wedding anniversary…sixty years!!! my OH and … Continue reading

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Splendid Sampler

Woah! I realised today I’m almost caught up with the Splendid Sampler quilt, like I’ve only the most recent one outstanding at the moment! Not only that but I’ve sashed ten and even better, I’ve quilted another ten! I’ve done … Continue reading

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Visit to Halifax

I spent a lovely few hours in Halifax yesterday. Halifax is a town about 20 miles from here so it was two buses and a train to get there, but it was worth it… Bankfield Museum is on the edge … Continue reading

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Half Way Point!

Over the last couple of weeks whilst I’ve been busy decorating, I’ve spent a few evenings (when not stripping paint or wallpaper to a deadline!) in my sewing room, my little sanctuary! As well as making a new set of … Continue reading

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Sashing and Quilting

I’m on two weeks holiday from work at the moment, but I think I’ll be going back to work for a rest! I’m knee deep in decorating, my OH is away on Army Cadet Camp for a fortnight, so I … Continue reading

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Lavender Sari Outfit

A few weeks ago I fell for three vintage silk saris on ebay, they were all of £12 each for 5-6 yards of beautiful silk. One of them was a gorgeous lavender/mauve design… My original plan was to make  a … Continue reading

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Sunday Stitching

I’ve had quite a productive weekend on the sewing front, I’ve finished a block for my Secret Garden quilt, a Splendid Sampler one, an Anderson’s Farm one and I’ve almost finished my sari outfit, just got to sew the buttons … Continue reading

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