Posts filed under: Musings

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Video | Erasable Highlighter Review: KnipMode vs Burda Tracing Wars

I have been subscribed to Knipmode for several years now. My KnipMode sewing magazine collection is of modest size – the second largest next my Burda collection. There’s just one... Read More
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Vogue Spring 2020 Patterns | Faves

Vogue patterns have released their latest spring offerings. When I started sewing I used to eagerly anticipate the new Vogue releases but as time passed they all seemed too samey... Read More
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The Biggest Sewing & Dressmaking Trends of the Decade

The Biggest Sewing Trends of the Last Decade Before we slide into 2020 I wanted to take a look back over the trends and movements that have shaped the Twenty-Tens.... Read More
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The Frida Kahlo V&A Exhibit

My husband and I went to see the Frida Kahlo exhibit at the V&A. I had no idea what to expect. I confess this is my first time going to... Read More
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My first 10k race

On Sunday 4th November I set off on my very first 10K race along with approximately 11000 people. It was a fine day for running – not too warm and... Read More
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Cheering each other on and magnifying strentghs

A post I wrote on the 2nd of Jan this year…. 2 Jan 2018 Today I had my swimming lesson. Something profound happened to me and I want to share.... Read More
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Mental Wellbeing Routines for Coping with depression

Random writing led me to think about all the small cumulative things I do to manage my mental wellbeing. Taking tiny steps everyday has changed my mental health in profound... Read More
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I am a Triathelete.

Definition of triathlete : an athlete who competes in a triathlon. I competed in the 2018 AJ Bell Leeds Triathlon. I finished the race in 1 hour 9 minutes. It was my first... Read More
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Accountability Partner Wanted. GSOH essential.

I’ve been struggling with a personal goal of watching my many Craftsy classes. Given the successes I have had with engaging in goals with a group of others – I... Read More
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Preparing for Race Day – Triathlon

  My race is this Saturday. I cant believe the time is upon me now. I have done all I can and I thought I’d share my thoughts on training... Read More
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Triathlon practice

Today I went to a Go Tri Novice Training day wherein the newbies are shown the run and cycle route. But more importantly, for me, a chance to become familiar with... Read More
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Early 2017 Springwatch

Hello, This past weekend presented itself with some lovely weather so I was out on Sunday in the garden – cleaning the greenhouse, sowing seeds, etc. The etc includes taking... Read More
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KnitWeek2016 Pt7: Reflections and plans…

Hello again, Here is my final KNITWEEK2016 post. I wanted to wrap up by reflecting a little and sharing my thoughts. Its incredible to think that I finished all 5... Read More
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KnitWeek2016 Pt 1 : Organising the Yarns, Supplies & Patterns

In which I share how to organise yarn - my style.... Read More
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Sewing Plans…..sort of…ish….

Hello again, So I have been mulling a bit on my sewing plans. This last week with the sewing goddeses smiling upon me has meant I have been doing what... Read More
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Autumnwatch

Hello chums! I interrupt your regular broadcasting to take a walk through the last vestiges of colour in my autumn garden. I started off just puttering around the garden then... Read More

Ramblings etc..

Remember in my last Ramblings post I  mentioned our first camping trip?  Well …it rained and rained, and then some more rain even when we were packing up the tent.... Read More
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200th Blog Post Giveaway Winners…/

Hello everyone! Thank you so much for all your lovely encouraging words about my 200th post blogversary. And now, without more ado, here are the winners of the giveaways selected... Read More
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200th Blog Post! A celebration

This is my 200th blog post. I wanted to celebrate and thank all my readers. I also wanted to share some of my thoughts…..and a giveaway. Reflections On Blogging: When I... Read More
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Sewing Room Organisation Ideas for Small Sewing Space

Hello everyone, I thought I’d give you a quick tour of my sewing cave – where all my sartorial adventures happen. Until last year I did not have a sewing... Read More
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