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Justine J replied to the topic Holiday plans? Travel, sewing, other? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

We’re having a quiet weekend here – today (Good Friday) we’re taking the kids to the Royal Easter Show (Ag show) – but they are more excited by the idea of rides and show bags rather than seeing the animals etc ;-). We have dinner at my parents’ every Sunday, so nothing different there. Hoping to do lots of sewing over the weekend – and over the…[Read more]

Justine J replied to the topic Holiday plans? Travel, sewing, other? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

We’re having a quiet weekend here – today (Good Friday) we’re taking the kids to the Royal Easter Show (Ag show) – but they are more excited by the idea of rides and show bags rather than seeing the animals etc ;-). We have dinner at my parents’ every Sunday, so nothing different there. Hoping to do lots of sewing over the weekend – and over the…[Read more]

Sarvi replied to the topic Holiday plans? Travel, sewing, other? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Oh, everyone’s plans sound so nice! Don’t worry about the rain, I’m sure the bubbly will be it’s own kind of sunshine 🙂

Thanks for the idea about including some swim gear, that’ll work great for us!

Justine J replied to the topic spring 2015 patterns – when?? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago

@mcholley1 – ditto!

dubhels2003 replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic 10 years ago

You are both brilliantly brave for talking about what is affecting you, I hope you find some respite and joy soon. I am definitely a believer in trying to find the time and space to do a little of what you love, so sorting sewing space is a must. Good luck both of you. Helena

dubhels2003 replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic 10 years ago

You are both brilliantly brave for talking about what is affecting you, I hope you find some respite and joy soon. I am definitely a believer in trying to find the time and space to do a little of what you love, so sorting sewing space is a must. Good luck both of you. Helena

dubhels2003 replied to the topic Holiday plans? Travel, sewing, other? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

We are having a very nontraditional Easter.

When my husband and I married 3 years ago he joked that he wanted a Jeroboam of champagne for a dowry. My parents only went and bought one. I was pregnant when we married so we were saving it until I wasn’t pregnant or breastfeeding. Two babies later and I’m still breastfeeding but we’re worried…[Read more]

mcholley1 replied to the topic Best O +S pattern to use to make jeans? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago

I’ve used this one multiple times and always LOVE it. It holds up great! It does, however, shrink a lot. It needs more than a single pre-wash.

https://www.fabric.com/buy/0304016/kaufman-railroad-stretch-denim-indigo

mcholley1 replied to the topic spring 2015 patterns – when?? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s 10 years ago

A BOY pattern!!

mcholley1 replied to the topic Holiday plans? Travel, sewing, other? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Sarvi-

That sounds lovely! Big California families really know how to make a day of it at the parks!

Because of the time of year…the easter bunny always brings a new set of swimmers for each kid in addition to some sort of little toys. And, the requisite candy of course.

We already had our spring break and unfortunately hubby and I had to…[Read more]

miss_sonja replied to the topic Holiday plans? Travel, sewing, other? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Yup, Easter is this weekend and for our kids, it’s Spring Break! We’ll take a scenic driving road trip as we usually do. I love a good road trip.

I had big plans of sewing Easter baskets for each of the kids, since we’ll be on the road for Easter itself. Sewing costumes for the Comic Convention got in the way of that though.

My kids love the…[Read more]

Sarvi started the topic Holiday plans? Travel, sewing, other? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

What’s everyone doing for the holidays? Spring break is here or nearly here, Easter and Passover (I think? I’m an atheist so I apologize if I’ve got it wrong) are on their way, and Persian New Year just passed.

We went out for the traditional Persian ‘outdoor thirteen’ picnic, two weeks after the Spring equinox, albeit by accident. My birthday…[Read more]

needlewoman replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Dear Jenny, and Jay, I shall be thinking of you both during Easter, and really hoping that the truly tough days you are enduring at present are over as quickly as possible. All my sympathy, and affection. Fiona

needlewoman replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Dear Jenny, and Jay, I shall be thinking of you both during Easter, and really hoping that the truly tough days you are enduring at present are over as quickly as possible. All my sympathy, and affection. Fiona

Sarvi replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Wishing you peace in your heart, Jay. Loss of a peer is so difficult in its own way, and to lose a beloved friend is even harder.

Sarvi replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic 10 years ago

Wishing you peace in your heart, Jay. Loss of a peer is so difficult in its own way, and to lose a beloved friend is even harder.

Tamara replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic 10 years ago

It just goes to show that even online stores are run by humans!

I am knitting tonight – third time lucky!

In the sewing basket I have still got those shirts. I need to complete the easter bunny pj’s for Chloe and then I need to do a pretty puppet show dress NEED TO!

Then I will make something adult sized and nursing friendly.

That’s this week!…[Read more]