Saturday 18 March 2017

Let's celebrate! Two months! One thousand hits! One Freeby!

Lets party!

My sewing blog is 2 months old today and this week I also achieved a bit of a milestone. When I first started to write about my sewing projects on 17th January I set myself a target. I thought that if I could achieve one thousand hits by the time I reached 17th April, I could feel pleased and I would be making contact with other sewing enthusiasts.

So a great big thank you to everyone who has had a look and especially to those who have commented on what I have made. You are inspiring me to make more things and am really enjoying keeping a record. By linking up with other people I am also learning so much and this is driving me on to try new challenges. Two weeks ago my friend Pam, who had seen my blog, gave me a bag full of patterns. It was a real treasure trove and I feel so blessed! If it wasn't for me starting this blog she would never have known that we shared our interest in making our own clothes.

I really felt that I wanted to give something back so I am launching my first giveaway. I love a freeby and hope that you do too.


In my stash I have a beautiful piece of jersey. It is 150 cm wide and about 147 cm long. Just enough for me to make a straight dress or a spring top. It was the last piece on the roll.  I bought it from Stuart's Fabrics on Leicester Market. The sun was shining as I walked through one lunch time and it felt like spring. This material sang to me and I bought it on impulse. Now in the cold light of day I have to admit that, sadly, this colour combination really doesn't suit me. My loss, but it could be your gain.

Showing the yellow a bit more true to colour


It is a really soft jersey with 4 way stretch and it drapes very well as you can see.


If you would like to have this lovely floral print in your stash then please leave a comment about something on my blog. I will draw the names out of a hat at midnight next Saturday, 25th March 2017. The fabric is light so I can post anywhere in the world. One of the things I have found so exciting about having a blog is that it has put me in touch with dressmakers in America, Germany, Romania, Japan and so many other countries. I never anticipated this when I started. I wasn't really looking much further afield than the rest of the UK.



I look forward to hearing from you and Good luck.


17 comments:

  1. You are so kind, Rosemary. Those patterns were perfect for you. You are so talented with your sewing. I still can't believe, after all these years, that we share the love of sewing! Love it!

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    1. Thank you for your kind comments. It is so good to share our interest.

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  2. You have a very nice blog. Good luck everyone in the giveaway!! angielovesgary2 atgmail dotcom

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  3. You are very talented, I love the shirt you entitled "The Georgette Blouse". Your blog has some wonderful makes, thank you for sharing. Thank you for the chance to win such a generous prize, and have a great day! dawnm1993(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. It was good to hear that you have enjoyed looking at my blog. Good luck in the draw

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  4. Oh my gosh, that fabric is absolutely GORGEOUS! I'm not sure if I EVER say prettier fabric. Thank you so much for sharing it with us all. Thanks and God Bless! ILuvTheEucharist @ aol dot com

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    1. Thank you Rose. If you are successful you must let us see what you decide to make.

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  5. Beautiful fabric and congratulations. I know I couldn't do what you have done.

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    1. Thank you for your kind words. You shouldn't underestimate your self. I have always enjoyed sewing and now I am enjoying linking up with other enthusiasts through this blog.

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  6. hopefully tis is open to us


    ty for the chance Cbrocious1984 AT gmail. dot com

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    1. Thank you for commenting Crystal and don't worry I will enter you into the draw

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  7. You are making some beautiful things! It is great to see them here, and in real life too!

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    1. Thank you Jo for always being so encouraging

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  8. I am loving the fancy dress costumes, surprised you haven't been approached for the latest school play😁. If you ever going to give lessons on sewing pit my name down please. I have just learnt to crochet and am busy making chicks. X Caroline

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    1. Hi Caroline, I am glad that you enjoyed the costumes. I would love to see the chicks. Thank you for your comment
      Rosemary

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  9. Thank you for your encouraging words Kristine. I wasn't sure that I could do this either but I have enjoyed it so much, although there have been stressful moments along the way and I am still learning so much. Congratulations on your new baby, you must be so excited.

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