tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717119300372100392024-02-20T17:45:33.603+00:00BrightonbirdyHappiness is HandmadeBrightonbirdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01380459514218972907noreply@blogger.comBlogger132125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-171711930037210039.post-21136670847408634862013-04-23T16:49:00.001+01:002013-04-23T16:49:29.737+01:00Some days just can't help but make you smile.<div style="text-align: center;">
Do you ever have days like these? Days when just out of the blue a few lovely things happen, simple things and you can grab a moment to smile.</div>
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A few truly lovely things have happened today, nothing really important in the scale of world peace, more simple pleasures.</div>
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My days started with an email form a lady who had attended my blind making wrokshop last Friday. It said this....</div>
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At the end of a workshop I always try to ensure that people are happy, that they feel that they have learnt something and that they'd come back again if the right workshop was offered. People always tend to say yes and you hope that they mean it. To get a line from someone saying so, just because they wanted to, really made my morning smile.</div>
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The sun came out this morning too, it glowed and brought the garden to life. So as I sat and hand finished come curtains for a client I listened to Radio 4 with a cuppa, garden doors open and with bird song joining in the discussion. Does earning a living get much better than this I pondered?</div>
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Jobs suspended for the school run I allowed myself to set off ten minutes early to post a letter. With one of the local secondhand shops calling to me I popped inside. Treasures were to be found! A wonderful book on needlecraft, the sort that you can browse through for hours and covers all sorts of things. A wonderful set of drawers that fit cotton reels perfectly. My only debate is which colour for which drawer... or whether to fill a couple of the drawers with buttons too. And, yes you've guessed it, a wonderful piece of fabric. I've got some very similar in a much darker colour way but this piece looks like it was once a cushion cover and will turn into a wonderful bag for the summer. Some days a rummage finds nothing, another there are treasures galore.</div>
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And then finally, the sun is still shining and I have been able to get out in the garden and photograph the props for my new display at Miss Mabels. Every now and again I think that it is a good idea to completely change the look of the stand so that people are encouraged to stop by and see whats new. You can add bits as you go but sometimes they don't show enough. So to grab the eye this time I am back on my peg bag theme that seems to surface every year when the sun comes out. You can read all about it from March last year <a href="http://www.brightonbirdy.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/wonderful-weekends.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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When I helped Niamh raise some funds at a local nearly new sale last weekend I kept the business head on and searched for a few garments just perfect for conversion. I tend to find it harder to get the perfect shirts for the male examples but found a fair few this time. Need to get girl searching now... but what do you think?</div>
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I think it is just the best way to keep those fond memories and favourite garments in everyday use. All the shirts have been sewn shut and the top buttons undone. For the girls items its different depending on what they are but the dungarees work really well.</div>
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So as I sit and drink my final cuppa and eat my eccles cake before embarking on the end of day clear up there is a big smile on my face. I wonder if tomorrow will be as good?</div>
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After a rather luxurious Saturday afternoon when friends cam round for a late lunch/early dinner and we sat and saw the rain poor down we were determined to get out on Sunday. Jobs done in the morning we set out at two for a sunday afternoon stroll. We returned some four hours later having enjoyed the South Downs, Ditchling Beacon and a 99 Flake!</div>
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Oooo here's the artwork for the Open House in Brighton that I am joining during May. Very excited but it makes it a really busy time getting everything ready alongside workshops and making. Still much nicer to have such exciting things going on.</div>
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I love my patchwork houses looking fab.</div>
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<br />Brightonbirdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01380459514218972907noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-171711930037210039.post-87737228375666989512013-04-08T08:58:00.000+01:002013-04-08T08:58:03.790+01:00Family Time<div style="text-align: center;">
The end of March is always a busy time as I have three very important birthdays on the bounce. It seems that I have a best mate with a birthday on the 28th, my Dad with a birthday on the 29th and a fabulous Mr B with a a birthday on the 30th. I now also have a nephew with a birthday on the 3rd April and a dear Nan to remember on the 6th. Add to that Easter and it always seems to be a very busy time.</div>
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Hand made cards are great, but not always when you have so many to put together. However with a little bit of planning there's less pressure and the creative streak can work its magic.</div>
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As I work with the sewing machines every day either teaching sewing or making soft furnishings I had decided that, if I was to feel like I had a proper break over the Easter week, I needed to refrain from sewing. Rather than sit on my fidgety hands all week I took to the crochet hook and started a little early to craft this card for my dear mate affectionately known as boat lady. (Long story for another day)! Whilst I didn't get chance to finish it with a stamped "happy birthday" as I had intended I did make the lovely crochet flower into a removable brooch. I thought she might like to have something cheery whilst we continue to suffer from the cold weather.</div>
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The cards for the males in my life are always harder but I took some inspiration from party decorations and put this one together for my dear Dad. A really simple idea that I'd seen somewhere and I pulled from the memory bank! As I was putting it together my head told me to use only blue and green for the strings but I rebelled and added some other colours. It looked all the better for it. Not to self, listen to the rebel within!</div>
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I didn't craft for my wonderful Mr B. Shameful? Possibly. However, he is a big fan of stick men drawings and I found the perfect stick man card for him a few months back. It produced the smile on his face that I had imagined when I had passed the money to the shopkeeper so decided that I need not feel guilty. Meanwhile Cait produced this great washi bunting card...</div>
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It was wonderful last week to spend some downtime with the girls and Mr B and try to disengage a little from my ever growing to do list. Working for yourself and from home is hard work. With a tendency to grab odd moments for quick jobs you can constantly feel like you are stealing family time from work or work time from the family. I'm still working on allocating separate quality time! I did teach a bespoke workshop and run a few work related errands but in the main the most that I did last week was keep an eye on the email. Time for some fun then!</div>
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With the weather still so cold it felt more like a February half term than an Easter break but we did get some outside time and our little Maebh has now broken through her fear of the outside and happily goes into the garden, even left unattended! For the past few weeks she would only go outside if we left the door open.. far too chilly for that most of the time. Break through number 1. </div>
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Tuesday Niamh and I spent some time reacquainting ourselves with her bike and we're now riding confidently without stabilisers! Initially achieved last summer there had been little chance to practice and she had lost her nerve. Thanks to the lovely quiet roads around where we live she is now confidently riding on the the roads, actually preferring them to the pavement. Break through number 2.</div>
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All things come in threes as we know and break through number 3 was Cait's realisation that she could read crochet patterns after all. I think it just finally clicked. With that she was off. I had a wonderful crochet partner and she has been producing little amigurumi animals from this book by the lovely Nicki Trench. </div>
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So what I have I been crocheting? Well I made this rather snazzy tin can cover and little flower. It is now residing very happily on our teeny tiny mantle to make me smile in the evenings</div>
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I have also been working my way through a number of these. I have made about ten now, stealing moments in the evening before watching may favourite box set and during the day over a cuppa or on the train. I would usually crochet watching telly but Mr B and I are watching a fabulous series called Borgen at the moment which is sub titled. It makes the crochet kind of tricky!</div>
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I had bought all the food colourings last summer as I had intended to make one for Niamh's brithday but then run out of time. Cait had recently been on a trip to London and seen one at Harrods so we thought should have a go. It made for rather a messy kitchen as we had to split cake mix across seven bowls to get the range of colours that we needed. Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain. The blue, indigo and violet were by far the hardest to get to the right shade but we were hopeful that once cooked the colours would become more vivid.</div>
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They looked rather fun as they started coming out of the oven. Thank goodness I had four cake tines in the cupboard that were all the same size. When my dear Nan and Gran both passed away a few years back I asked if I could having baking trays and sewing baskets.... things that I knew I would use in everyday life and that could remind me of them. Thanks Gran for the four tins the same size!</div>
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If you want to have a go yourself just make your vic sponge recipe and split it to add the colouring. We made a double batch of cake mix and split it across seven using smallish cake tins. Plenty big enough for us but they can look even better on a bigger scale. Here's a pic from the internet. Next time I think we just tip all the food colouring in!</div>
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In an age when clothes can appear to cheap in the stores a
whole generation may forget that it is possible to extend the life of a garment
whether it is a favourite or not. Some of us may be a little daunted, with
little understanding of the best way to go about some minor repairs. So, to
help, here are a few of my top tips.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span><!--[endif]--><b>Seams</b>. Split and unravelled seams can
be relatively straightforward to repair. The best thing to do is study the
inside of your garment before you start and try to gain an understanding of
where the original seam line sat and which other seams it may join with. If you
follow the original seam line as best you can you’ll ensure the best fit. Where
splits or tears have occurred you may need to deepen the seam allowance. Do
this very gradually over a long length of seam to get the best results. If you
don’t have access to a machine to complete your repairs hand sewing will work
just as well, and can sometimes be easier depending on where the seam is. Just
remember to complete the repair with a back stitch rather than a running
stitch. It will give a better finish and will be much stronger in the long run.<o:p></o:p></div>
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are like small children. They grow and get messy! Take charge. Small holes may
be able to be ‘caught’ and sewn closed (darning). Larger holes may need a
little disguising with perhaps a patch. It may be possible to match patch from
the rear/inside and sew the frayed edges to secure. Or, you may need to patch
from the front, this can be made into a feature – very easy to do on children’s
clothes. Just don’t forget to patch the back as well to prevent it from
worsening due to further friction.<o:p></o:p></div>
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woollen can be soul destroying as you witness it unravelling in front of you. I
have this issue currently with a favourite scarf and a playful kitten. As soon
as any yarn appears to be ‘pulled’ do your very best to push the ‘pull’ through
to the inside of the garment. A crochet hook can come in handy here. Never,
ever, cut the pull to get rid of the excess. The moment you do this it is free
to unravel. If the pull has created a snag across your garment you can also use
your fingers and fingernails to ease the snagging and thus reduce the size of
the ‘pull’. Sometimes the pull can disappear completely. When you have the
loose ‘pull’ on the inside of the garment you can then see if it is possible to
knot this to secure it or weave it in to another place on the inside hereby
tucking it out of the way. It is also sometimes possible to use clear nail
varnish or fray stop glue to prevent any further deterioration to any holes
left.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span><!--[endif]--><b>Zips</b>. Zips in garments can be very
tricky things and some repairs are not worth attempting unless you are quite
confident in your abilities. That’s what tailors are for. However there are a
few tips to know. If your zipper seems to get stuck as it slides up and down
try rubbing a graphite pencil along the zips teeth. It’s sounds too simple to
be true but I have done it and it works! If the zipper sticks because fabric or
thread is caught in the zip pull stop pulling straight away. Take a look to see
what is getting caught and see if it is possible to release it. If you need to
move the zipper, it is generally best to pull the zip pull back in the
direction it came. This will normally release any fabric and threads, though
you may need to ease them down with your finger nail as you pull to help
release them. Any individual thread can always be cut loose and then gently
pulled through the zip.<o:p></o:p></div>
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As always the internet can be a useful source of advice on
any mending matter and for the most simple of problems there will always be a
choice of solution. So remember, when it comes to mending you are not alone and
there are lots of us doing it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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One of the best bits about my venture into Made and Making is helping others. Whether it is making curtains to help someone finish a room or teaching someone a new skill that they take away and develop it has to be one of the best bits. And certainly makes up for all the hard work and late nights.</div>
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Saturday saw Elaine and I host our first Mother and Daughter day and it was a real pleasure. </div>
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A long day with set up starting at 9am we were having a sneaky cuppa when the first mothers and daughters started arriving at 10:30.</div>
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There was a whole table of fabrics to choose from for the bunting plus my big scrap baskets to find other little treasures too. I had decided to stick with a key theme of the red, green and blue. A true Made and Making pallette and perfect for boys and girls alike. After all, you never know who the bunting will be for!</div>
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Elaine had some lovely pieces on the china decoration table to inspire. During the day they would be making their own washing line tea plate but how charming if you could do the cup and saucer too.</div>
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So 10:30 and the doors opened and we were off! Lots of activity with a variety of generations. Some were making their own strings of bunting and some were making big ones together.</div>
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So yesterday morning we were all up a rather unusual hour for a Sunday, 7am! Our house normally rises a little closer to about 8:30am so it was a shock to the system, especially as it was the start of half term. No complaining though, there was cheering to to be done.</div>
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Only, here's the bit that we're not so proud of..... we managed to miss him! And not once, but twice! You see they ran one way along the seafront and then turned around and headed back the other way. How foolish I felt! We know from his timings that we were in the right spot at the right time so I'm blaming that fact that after saying goodbye to us in 'head to toe' black Mr B took it upon himself to add a red jersey to his outfit. And anyway, he managed to miss spotting us when we had hardly anyone in front of us blocking his view!!!!!</div>
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I can't seem to keep up with myself. Old age? Busy? I'm certainly not sitting idle on the sofa.</div>
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So Strictly was great. We were high up in the rafters, and rather annoyed to see lots of empty seats lower down that were "sold out", but it had a lot of the magic. Only missing Tess, Bruce, Darcy and a little of the Saturday night tension. Most of all though it was just a great family day out. A late breakfast followed by a meal afterwards meant we all got to spend some quality time together. I am sure that it is the same for a lot of families but getting quality time together is not easy. </div>
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Mind, with the awful weather this last weekend we did take the chance to hibernate last Sunday and whilst Mr B and I did some work around the kitchen table the girls were there or close by too. It was what I call 'comfortable company'. Everyone was happy doing their 'thing' and then we came together for a late lunch/early dinner and spent the early evening playing board games. Some families like games.... some families don't. We do. One of the best bits about Christmas and Summer holidays is the new game that appears. We've got some great friends that enjoy them too and over recent years have been introduced to some real crackers. Perhaps an idea for a post all of it's own.</div>
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Rather scarily talks have recently started about the Hassocks Artists Open Houses for 2013 which will be taking place on the weekend on the 8/9th June 2013. Unfortunately I may only be able to open for the Sunday due to prior commitments but I'm going to see if I can get cover for the Saturday. I am also rather excited to be involved in one of the Brighton Open Houses which open every weekend in May. I'll post most details shortly but it's been a great spur for getting me tuned into some creative sewing and projects to keep me busy in the evenings so that I can try to forget about work.</div>
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Tomorrow is Valentines and I've been reminded of my 14 hearts in 14 days challenge that I set myself last year. You can read about it <a href="http://www.brightonbirdy.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/1st-february.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">here</span></a>. Gosh I think I would fall over if I tried to repeat that now. But it was fun and one of the projects, the crochet heart garland, I am going to be teaching tomorrow at Hobbycraft in Crawley. One year ago I would never have seen that coming! </div>
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And Finally...... as I sat teaching my after school group today I noticed this little couple on the side and I will leave you with their charming image. I'm not quite sure what they are saying to each other but feel free to have your own thoughts... he has got some rather droopy roses!</div>
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We are all going to be together and we're having a fab family day out on Sunday. Bet you can't guess what we are off to see!!!!!<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Coil Zips</span></b> - These are the most common sort and in any good haberdashery you can expect to see a whole stand devoted to them. They come in a variety of lengths and colours and the zip pull runs over coils which attached to lengths of tape on each side. If you look closed you will see that these are not individual teeth. </div>
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<b><span style="color: red;">Invisible Zips</span> -</b> Similar to coil zips but they have the coil on the underside of the tape. Put another way. the tape sits over the top of the coil making it much more discrete and you tend to find that they have a more delicate zip pull. They are perfect for dress and skirt making.</div>
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Brightonbirdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01380459514218972907noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-171711930037210039.post-51276797126774535872013-01-23T12:49:00.002+00:002013-01-23T12:49:16.746+00:00Simple things<div style="text-align: center;">
When we were tucked up at home over the weekend I took it upon myself to get Niamhy in the mood for tidying her room. Long overdue since Christmas there was a need to fit a few more things in, strip a few things out and tidy what was already there. As always, it was a marathon event and I lost several hours of my life to the cause. However, I'm reaping the rewards now when I stroll in. </div>
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Meet Emily Button, kindly gifted this year by Father Christmas. She's just adorable with her ric rac hair and she came with another set of clothes too. If you've not her about her you should visit her <a href="http://www.emilybutton.co.uk/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">website</span></a>... so charming. The little patchwork quilt I made a few years back using the same fabrics that had I used for a blanket for Niamhy. I think she must have been about 1 at the time.</div>
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This little lady doesn't have a name believe it or not. The doll, the bed and all the quilts together with a little felt pea were a gift to Niamhy for her birthday one year. I found the iron bed on ebay, the doll in a local shop and made all the rest. Since Christmas though she now has more furniture and a rather enormous tea set!</div>
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Since I last posted I got so busy with the run up to Christmas and trying to fulfil as many orders as possible (not just to hit promises but to try and give people a nice surprise too) lot's of things fell by the wayside. I admire the bloggers who seem to be able to keep up with their posts despite the ongoing time pressures of work and family. How do they do it? Are they just more organised? Do they have magical longer days with more hours? Perhaps I should ask one or two!</div>
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Christmas was fab, as it always should be, though we were all a little under the weather at one point or another. Not enough to spoil it though. The only thing it did wreck was eating all the lovely chocolate and cheese as I couldn't taste anything but I seem to be making up for that now.</div>
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The handmade christmas cards were fab again this year and will be treasured for years to come. Niamh and I got clever with washi tape......</div>
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I had been wanting to pick up a few extra bits for the <a href="http://www.madeandmaking.co.uk/workshops/prod_2363097-Introduction-to-Needlefelting-101pm-Friday-8th-February.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">needle felting workshop</span></a> I have in February. I also indulged in some lovely felt from the roll and came back and made some snuggly bunting. Each flag has a different design on it. There was however a running theme of spots! I must try and find a better way to photograph my bunting. I never seem to really master it and laying it out like this does not necessarily do it justice.</div>
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The school holidays ended with an insett day which was fantastic as it was my birthday. How kind of the schools to plan this for me! I had made Mr B book the day off work so we all hopped on the train (after a very lazy lay in) and went to Brighton for the day. We did ice skating at the Pavillion rink before wandering around a little. We ran a few errands and peeked at some bargains in the sales. The day was finished off with a lovely tapas dinner at a new little restaurant that we had discovered in Sydney Street called Solera D Tapas. Would happily recommend it if you like a little tapas.</div>
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We've had a back to front weekend this weekend. Saturday was our family day as I have spent this afternoon running a children's birthday party. (Sometimes they don't feel like work at all when you have a lovely host parent and a great group of girls).</div>
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Then, as if the colour of the beach huts wasn't enough we came upon this bench, decorated with such love and care. The bench was a memorial to Felix White, clearly much loved and much missed. It got me thinking about how lucky I am, things like this always make me catch my breath. It also got me thinking about how someone else's love and care would make so many other people stop and reflect and smile, just like it had me. What a lovely thing this person has done.</div>
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I'm realising that I have done what I really hate when I follow other blogs... I disappeared for a month!</div>
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I didn't mean to at all but things have just got really busy and my evenings quite hectic and before you know it one week has moved into the next and that item is still on the to do list and no closer to the top. So I am going to see if I can give you a whistle stop tour of November and hopefully I'll have enough photos to help get you up to speed.</div>
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On the work front I also had the very exciting news that I will be running demo's and workshops from Hobbycraft in Crawley starting in January 2013. I'll be using this lovely space and am currently working on the workshop plans at the moment. I will be letting everyone know by email and facebook when it's all live and you are able to book. It's a lovely airy open space that I will be using and I can't wait.</div>
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We also had a birthday in the household and for the first time ever I didn't hand make all the decorations. You'll see from previous posts that the birthday decorations are quite a tradition in our house and I love the challenge of trying to come up with something new each time. Some times the ideas have come to me months in advance and whilst they are always a last minute make I get plenty of time to pull all the necessary bits together. Other times inspiration strikes on the 11th hour. Thats part of the fun of it really. This time round I had to concede defeat and, rather than stress myself and stretch myself too thin, accept that some shop bought support may not be a bad thing in the big scheme of things. Luckily I found a fab supply of honeycomb paper baubles of all different sizes and colours and they looked rather charming. I then had time left to make a lovely brownie loaf and make sure that everything else was ready for a birthday sleepover. </div>
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One last thing on the work front.... my after school club at the local junior school. I have such a very lovely group. They are 7-11 year olds and are great company. We have our little routines and they are no doubt bored of me telling them they must thread their needle and tie their knot but I really enjoy the time. They all come up with great designs on the projects and their enthusiasm can be my greatest challenge at times. They are always so very very keen to get on and see what the next project is. Anyway these are some of the notebooks that we made during November before we started to think about Christmas.</div>
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Which leads me nicely on to Light Up Hassocks which was Friday last week. Such a truly lovely event and I felt so very proud to be part of the village and very thankful to Michelle and her team for putting together such a great event. There are lots and lots of people as always that make these events come to life and the procession of light that walked through the main street looked just fabulous. I had a stall at the infant school again this year with some of my handmade goodie and details about all the workshops etc. As the school is undergoing some building works everything was in the front playground and whilst it was a little nippy at times it was so nice to hear the various choirs that were singing and to see the hustle and bustle of it all. Anyway, who needs to worry about the cold when you are a only a few metres away from a mulled wine stall! I'd forgotten my camera unfortunately, although I'm not overly sure how well they might have come out in the dark but tit was a great night and if you are local and have never been do make a date for it next year. </div>
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So, without wishing to wibble on, that's a snap shot of my November. All of this only touches the surface really as it has been so so busy, oh and I've not even mentioned the evening classes! So..... as I love, and need, to be able to update my stationary and branding from time to time, create new posters and leaflets to promote the business, I took the opportunity to take an evening class for 6 weeks and improve my skills on the necessary computer package. I couldn't have even attempted to fit these classes in without the wonderful support of Mr B, my folks and my friends who have all been helping me ensure that I can be in Brighton for 6-9pm every Monday. It's a little difficult to really explain all of the good things that I have learnt but the graphic below was one evenings project and one which I am really proud of. It highlights just how useful all this will be moving forward.</div>
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... about running your own business - you may never have worked so hard. Time just seems to be flying by at the moment where I am so busy. If I am not teaching, then I'm making and if I'm not making then I am preparing the next lessons, bits for the website or the next important step for the business. But it is all great fun and I am not complaining at all.</div>
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Anyway this last week has been extra busy as I have had to make extra time to welcome a new addition to our family. Meet Maebh, pronounced Mayvie.</div>
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Just before we went on holiday our lovely cat Caoimhe (keeva) went missing. She was last seen on the Friday morning and we left on the Saturday leaving Mr B's parents here cat sitting a cat that was missing. We are hoping that she did return and just didn't fancy the new arrangements. Hopefully she has found a lovely new home, we've certainly done lots to try and find her if she wanted to come back. It's been very sad for all of us though as we had got quite use to having a small furry member of the family. After 7 weeks had passed we decided that any likelihood of a return was perhaps past and went in search of a new addition.</div>
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So Maebh came from the same home and was born on nearly the same day as Caoimhe, only one year later. She's a very very friendly cat, snuggling with anyone who arrives at the house and just loves company. Following me around like a shadow when I am at home and calling out if you leave the room and she hadn't noticed. It's so nice to have a pet around again and she is ever so playful. Our house feels like a home again. </div>
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Being so busy recently, it dawned on me the other day that maybe I had not been very creative recently. Most sewing projects are more work based and I've been struggling to find a balance in the evenings when I might otherwise have sewn. I now feel compelled to continue down my to do list. If anyone has any tips on how to manage this they would be most welcome. When Mr B was off cycling my late nights were totally work based, a year ago I would have been happily crafting all sorts. I have however put together a few birthday cards this last month and I have a new Ukulele case in the offing as Niamhy is now learning it at school and will soon be able to take her own in to use. It's a work in progress but I am determined to finish it this week as it really shouldn't take too long. (I wonder.... will that happen?!)</div>
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Last night we had some dear friends come over for dinner and they brought with them a charming bouquet of flowers. For someone that loves so much that is bright and colourful i do adore a simple green and white arrangement and these look so charming on the end of the kitchen table. It's been beautiful outside and we've had a wonderful stroll by the sea down at Ferring. The flowers on the table just add a spring to your step.</div>
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With Mr B away again this weekend it's been a girlie weekend. We've missed him but we have indulged ourselves in all things creative.</div>
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We had a lovely day out together yesterday visiting one of my favourite craft shops down in Chichester who were having a 'felt day'. I adore felt. It is such a wonderful textile to work with and it's obvious simplicity often misleads people into understanding it's true potential. It's been a great joy to spend more time working with it recently as it's forms the back bone at the moment for sewing tasks with some of my after school sessions. It's just perfect whilst we master excellent hand sewing skills.</div>
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There were a variety of 'make and take' projects and Niamhy had a go with a whizzy new gadget that helps you make felt balls. It is called Futte Futte which, translated means Shake it Shake it and it really is as easy as that! We've come home with a large red ball, about the size of an egg. Not sure what's it is going to become yet. If you fancy buying one click <a href="http://www.eternalmaker.com/futte-futte-felt-ball-maker" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">here</span></a> to visit The Eternal Makers on line shop.</div>
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Today has been just as lovely but we haven't been anywhere. After a few jobs this morning it was time for us all to gather round the kitchen table for some crafting and creative work. There was creative homework to be addressed and Niamhy decided that she wanted to make a pencil case. Sewing machine out and a little reminder of how it all works.....</div>
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... before a little more stitching with some guidance from me created her ta da moment!</div>
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So the weekend was a little dull and dreary on Sunday. Perfect for hibernating, and yes we did light our first fire of the Autumn. It's always an exciting moment and there's nothing like snuggling down with it.</div>
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I sneaked a moment or two to catch up on a couple of blogs and found myself on one of my little blog journeys, following links and discovering new pages. In the process I stumbled upon <span style="color: #6aa84f;"><a href="http://tracey-english.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/yay-giveaway.html" target="_blank">Tracey English</a>.</span></div>
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If you take a look you will see that she does some really wonderful and colourful work and, even better, currently has a give away going on for some of her cards. I can think of a number of people who would appreciate them and I am sure you could too so pop over and take part. Here are just a couple as a teaser.</div>
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<strong>White</strong>: Symbolic of purity, innocence and naivete, white has strong connotations of youth and purity. If you are an older person, your preference for white could indicate a desire for perfection and impossible ideals, maybe an attempt to recapture lost youth and freshness. It may also symbolize a <a href="http://www.care2.com/greenliving/how-to-live-less-stressfully.html" style="color: #0c739e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">desire for simplicity</a> or the simple life.</div>
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<strong>Red</strong>: The color of strength, health, and vitality, Red is often the color chosen by someone outgoing, aggressive, vigorous and impulsive—or someone who would like to be! It goes with an ambitious nature but those who choose it can be abrupt at times, determined to get all they can out of life, quick to judge people and take sides. Red people are usually optimistic and can’t stand monotony; they are rather restless and not at all introspective, so they may be unaware of their own shortcomings. They find it hard to be objective and may blame others for any mishaps. Quiet people with a preference for red may feel the <a href="http://www.care2.com/greenliving/warm-colors-at-home.html" style="color: #0c739e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">need for the warmth</a>, strength and life-giving qualities of the color, or they blanket their true feelings under a sober exterior. Red is usually chosen by people with open and uncomplicated natures, with a zest for life.</div>
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<strong>Maroon</strong>: Harsh experience has probably matured the Maroon person into someone likable and generous. It is often a favorite color of someone who has been battered by life but has come through. It indicates a well-disciplined Red personality—one who has had difficult experiences and has not come through unmarked but who has grown and matured in the process.</div>
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<strong>Pink</strong>: This color embodies the gentler qualities of Red, symbolizing love and affection without passion. Women who prefer Pink tend to be maternal. Pink desires protection, special treatment and a sheltered life. Pink people require affection and like to feel loved and secure, perhaps wanting to appear delicate and fragile. Pink people tend to be charming and gentle, if a trifle indefinite.</div>
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<strong>Orange</strong>: This color of luxury and pleasure appeals to the flamboyant and fun-loving person who likes a lively social round. Orange people may be inclined to dramatize a bit, and people notice them, but they are generally good-natured and popular. They can be a little fickle and vacillating, but on the whole they try hard to be agreeable. Orange is the color of youth, strength, fearlessness, curiosity and restlessness.</div>
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<strong>Yellow</strong>: The color of happiness, wisdom and imagination, Yellow is chosen by the mentally adventurous, searching for novelty and self-fulfillment. Yellow usually goes with a sunny and shrewd personality, with a good business head and a strong sense of humor. It is the color of intellectuality and <a href="http://www.care2.com/greenliving/the-9-types-of-intelligence.html" style="color: #0c739e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">all things to do with the mind</a>. Yellow folks are usually clear and precise thinkers who have a good opinion of their own mental capacities and who have lofty ideals. They may at times tend to shun responsibility, preferring freedom of thought and action.</div>
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<strong>Green</strong>: The color of harmony and balance, Green symbolizes hope, renewal and peace, and is usually liked by the gentle and sincere. Greens are generally frank, community-minded people, fairly sociable but preferring peace at any price. Green people can be too self-effacing, modest and patient, so they may get exploited by others. They are usually refined, civilized and reputable.</div>
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<strong>Blue-Green</strong>: Exacting, discriminating, poised and attractive, the Blue-Green person tends to be sensitive, intellectual and refined, persevering and stable if rather detached. Blue-Greens have excellent taste, and are usually courteous and charming, capable but often refusing help or guidance.</div>
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<strong>Turquoise</strong>: Complex, imaginative and original, Turquoise people drive themselves hard and may be in a state of turmoil under their outwardly cool exterior.</div>
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<strong>Lavender</strong>: This is often chosen by a person who lives “on a higher plane,” who never notices anything sordid and who is always impeccably and beautifully dressed. Lavender people may be on a continual quest for culture and the refined things of life, high and noble causes but without the necessity of getting their hands dirty. A Lavender person is usually creative, charming, witty and civilized.</div>
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<strong>Purple</strong>: Purples are highly individual, fastidious, witty and sensitive, with a strong desire to be unique and different. Temperamental, expansive and artistic, a Purple person may become aloof and sarcastic when misunderstood. If you chose Purple, you tend to be unconventional, tolerant and dignified, likely to achieve positions of authority.</div>
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<strong>Brown</strong>: A Brown person has stamina and patience, tending to be very solid and substantial, conscientious, dependable, steady and conservative. Browns are not impulsive, and may be inarticulate and tactless but they love responsibility and are reliable and kindly. If you chose Brown, watch out for a tendency to be obstinate and inflexible.</div>
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<strong>Gray</strong>: The color of caution and compromise, diligent Grays search for composure and peace and often work hard without reward. Older Grays like life to run on an even keel with few ups and downs. Young Grays may be withdrawing from life and suppressing their personalities. Grays often have good business ability and tend to work too much.</div>
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<strong>Black</strong>: Dignified and impressive without being showy, Black people want to give the appearance of mystery, but their preference may also indicate a suppression of desires and worldly aims, suggesting hidden depths and inner longings.</div>
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A couple of charming wooden rulers. Bought at Sussex Country Brocante for 50p they evoke so many childhood memories and have so much charm I just couldn't resist them.</div>
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Every year the Creative Stitches and Hobbycraft show comes to Brighton and I always go. This year it visited in May, instead of February, and it clashed with our trip to Brugges. Now, Brugges was lovely but it did mean that I missed my bargains and there was no chance to gain inspiration from some of the lovely creations on display. </div>
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With Mr B off cycling the length of the country life could be dull. But then there's my mum. She bought tickets for her and I to visit the Prima Homemade - Creative Stitches and Hobbycraft show at Bluewater in Kent. Yippee.... a lucky second chance and an opportunity to spend some one to one time with my mum.</div>
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After a good look round the retail stalls deciding what was worthy of me opening my purse (I knew I needed ribbons and felts) there was a chance to spend a little time looking at some of the creations on display. Oh my, there were some fantastic things to see.</div>
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Dartford Grammar School for girls had a display of some of their textile work which involved techniques such as nuno felting, freeform knitting, heat distortion, fabric distressing and manipulation. They really enjoy the subject and spending lots of study time in and outside of the classroom and even have school trip to Paris, Shanghai and Bejing. How jealous!</div>
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Can you see just how many everyday objects are included within this section of top?</div>
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But then came the knitted garden. It was so wonderful and I know these pics won't do it justice. There was so much attention to detail.</div>
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We went to Morocco again this year. Mr B and I went first many years ago, our last holiday just the two of us. We went to a few places over and ten days, travelling around, that time but stumbled upon a lovely place called Essaouira and vowed that we would revisit one day. This year we took the girls. </div>
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We had seven days there staying in a lovely house and then we went to a riad in Marrakesh for three days before flying back.</div>
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Morocco is a complete assault on the senses with all of the colours, sounds and smells but it remains my favourite holiday. Even second time round. </div>
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From the wonderful rug and fabric stalls......</div>
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Seems such a long time ago already. </div>
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Very lucky to have been once, let alone twice and still long to go again.</div>
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