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It's that time of year... the 2024 Round Up!
The highs and lows of 2024... it was a rollercoaster of a year!
Happy 3rd birthday to Bornella Fabrics
We're turning 3 and it's been a brilliant year. Here are a few of our highlights.
We're sponsoring #SewingAdventures2024
We're embracing new experiences this summer and sponsoring #StitchingAdventures. There's a £25 Bornella Fabrics vouchers up for grabs to one lucky winner.
Meet Nell - the newest pattern by Tilly and the Buttons
Meet Nell - the newest pattern from Tilly and the Buttons. I couldn't resist those puffball sleeves so I dived straight in! The result is cute as a button.
Let's get fruity... #sewfruity is back for 2024!!
Bornella Fabrics are delighted to be sponsoring #sewfruity24 - a super fun fruit-themed sewing challenge, hosted by @blossomsandwich. There's a £25 voucher up for grabs for one lucky winner!
We're sponsoring Sew Recreate The Look 2024
It's a cracker of a challenge... you too can dupe your favourite looks and maybe win a prize!
Bella Loves Patterns Anna Skirt... and my first proper zip fly
My first skirt for years... and it's a great one!
Bornella Fabrics will be at Thread.. a festival of textiles
We're delighted to be exhibiting at Thread for the first time.
Ugly dress to Upcycle top. My #SewUpcycle23 entry
Q: What do you get if you cross an unworn jersey maxi-dress with a sewist?
A: Wardrobe gold! (Well, technically a black and white top, but you get the idea.)
Check Your Thread Podcast Interview With Tanya
I was delighted to bump into Zoe Edwards at the Knitting And Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace this month. You can listen to our conversation on Episode 110 of the Check Your Thread Podcast.
Are these the best winter pyjamas?? Quite possibly!
The Carolyn Pajamas are a bit of a sewing community cult classic... but let me tell you they are WELL worth the effort. But if you're shorter than 5'6", like me, don't do what I did...