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I'll be posting sneak peeks into my sewing adventures, sharing my creative process and giving you lots of inspiration for your own designs.

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Live Stream June 2020 - Ruffler Foot

Here is the video of my June live stream! We stream live on Facebook,...

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Bonus Live Stream June 2020 - Dividing Bag Pockets

This month we had a bonus June live stream! I talked everyone through how to add a dividing pocket to a bag. 

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Live Stream May 2020 - Bag

Here's my May live stream! As you all know we've had a host of trials and tribulations in producing these - resulting the video cutting out and the next one starting...

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Live Stream April 2020

Here's my April Live Stream! It was a bit choppy due to some wifi issues, so I've also added an extra video that explains the rolled hem foot with less choppiness!...

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This Morning - April 2020

In case you missed it, here is my appearance on This Morning from last week!

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Sewing Street

I thought I?d take you on a little tour of Sewing Street! It?s the sewing-shopping channel where I work both as a presenter and consultant, putting together shows...

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Live Stream March 2020 - Sewing Feet

Here is the video of my March live stream! We stream live on Facebook,...

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Live Stream February 2020 - Free Motion

Here is the video of my February live stream! We stream live on Facebook,...

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Live Stream January 2020 - Zipper feet

This month we talked about zipper feet and how to use them, and also looked at the Block of the Month Quilt again! I also had a great time answering all your...

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Member Discount on my Website!

I'm so pleased to now be able to offer club members 10% discount on anything they order from my online shop! From...

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Live Stream December 2019 - Chat

Here is the video of my December live stream! We stream live on Facebook,...

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Making the Block of the Month Quilt

I’m so excited to give you a preview of next year’s block of the month! It’s a sampler quilt with lots of techniques that can also be used on...

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Build a Bag Video Tutorial!

 I've made a video to show how to use the template from my new Build a Bag Backpacks book! I'll show you how to make and adapt it to create this fun panda...

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Live Stream November 2019 - Chat

Here is the video of my November live stream! We stream live on Facebook,...

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This Morning - Halloween projects!

I was excited to be contacted by a researcher at This Morning (a prime-time consumer show in the UK), to create easy-to-make Halloween projects and talk about...

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Live Stream October 2019 - Chat

Here is the video of my October live stream! We stream live on Facebook,...

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Live Stream September 2019 - Bosal & Zips

Here is the video of my September live stream! We stream live on Facebook,...

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Handmade Festival 2019!

I had such a good time meeting you at Kirstie Allsopp's Handmade Fair last year, and now the Handmade Festival is back for 2019!

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