Sewing,Crafts & much,much,more !
A little bit about me, My love of sewing and all things crafty started when I was young. I had a lovely Auntie- Auntie Joan and she was so talented and I could not wait for the summer holidays to go to Whitby, where she lived,and to stay with my cousins, for the school holidays. … Continue reading The start of my YouTube channel, my story
My travels first started when I was twenty-eight, which is quite old in today's terms and although I had been to Belgium, Holland and France with a school trip, I was painfully shy and did not enjoy the trip at all and the only thing I remembered was being 'lost in France', ( yes a … Continue reading THE START
I have lots of memories and many things I have made to my name, starting with doll outfits, I was not a Barbie doll girl, but a Sindy doll kinda child. There were holiday outfits, wedding dresses and workwear. She was a busy girl. I can't remember exactly the first outfit I made for myself … Continue reading MY MAKES AND FAILS
I thought I would just talk to you about last month's planned makes, that I did not get around to. If you saw my last video, you will know I am taking part in #sewmystyle and for February I wanted to make the ilford jacket, by the Friday Pattern Company There was a choice between … Continue reading My ‘Might’ makes 2019
Well scissors out and pattern pieces cut, and I am really looking forward to this make. It is a pattern that I have had in my stash, f-o-r-e-v-e-r. The pattern is from a Prima magazine November 2008. I love the pockets on this coat. And a big thank you to #swapsharesew challenge, from@loopymabels_closet & @roseysewsmodernvintage … Continue reading SWAPSHARESEW Challenge October 2019
As an interior design. I'd like to talk about the walls inside your home. Before my IKEA days I worked for a sofa company and their showrooms had very bland walls, so I used my artistic gift ( ha ha ) to change that. This of course is taking murals to the next level. or … Continue reading WALL ART
What is the Sewcialists Sewing Top 5 ? It’s a chance to look back at your year of sewing and celebrate! Before we enter into another year of sewing, it gives us time to think back on what worked or didn’t. What else you’ve accomplished, and where you want to go next. The point of … Continue reading Sewing Top5 of 2019-Sewcialists
This was a very special time in my life. I thought my world had ended when my son Andrew passed away. IKEA managed to save me somehow. Seeing these lovely people come into the store we had just finished building and bless it, was really spiritual and gave meaning to what I was actually doing. … Continue reading THE MONKS OF BANGKOK
August 2nd 2021..well as it is, my life during the pandemic, was, lets say 'lucky'. Much better than most, I would say, I have no immediate family to worry about, I work from home, missed going to the pub, but apart from that, care free. Do not get me wrong, my heart has gone out … Continue reading Where am I now ?
Hotel The lobby at the hotel had a raised platform with loungers for guests to recline on. As soon as we entered this courtyard, we were overwhelmed by the relaxed atmosphere — the entire resort was so calming. Our gorgeous room offered views of the island. The handles on the sliding doors in our room … Continue reading ISLAND OF DREAMS
Well I have just returned from Malaga, my first visit to Spain for many years. I have to say, it still has charm, sunshine by the bucket loads, warm friendly people and how cheap is the food and drink there ? My goodness ! A toasted ham and cheese sandwich with a Fanta orange and … Continue reading MALAGA
JULIAS INSPIRATION 