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I have recently joined a Facebook group which sets itself sewing challenges, the first challenge I am joining in with is sewing a dress. It is a long time since I sewed an item of clothing for myself – in fact it was in my school days studying GCSE needlework (20 + years ago!). I gave …

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A couple of weeks ago I joined in how does your garden grow blog hop run by Annie. I loved visiting other blogs and seeing posts about their gardens. Not only did I meet some great new bloggers, I was inspired by the photography skills and images I saw. I have always loved the patterns …

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Hows your week been? At the beginning of the week we had gorgeous weather. This inspired me to search out a project I started last autumn – a patchwork rug. With the help of a long  extension lead I had a most enjoyable afternoon sewing the patchwork pieces outside. The children had a great time trying …

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I love spring, the unexpected summery days, clearing the garden, planting seeds… Our garden is  full of bulbs, a spring garden:) We are blessed with a garden with great variety, large shrubs, winding paths, rockery and an area where my husband has created raised beds. At our former home we had a small back garden …

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