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Life

Posted on October 14, 2023 by suebsewbyme

What have you been putting off doing? Why? Hi there, My life is in a pattern I call “hurry up and wait.“ I have been putting off moving back into my room downstairs while the bathroom was renovated. The renovation … Continue reading →

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What’s that????

Posted on September 24, 2023 by suebsewbyme

What things give you energy? I remember what that was like I miss having energy to spare. I feel energised when I spend time with friends and family but nothing gives me energy. I constantly weigh up possible movements and … Continue reading →

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A Tried and True Favourite

Posted on September 18, 2023 by suebsewbyme

I bought this pattern in the before faze of my life . When ALS was not the defining focus of my creative journey. I loved the look and the possibilities it presented. I have been waiting for weeks for someone … Continue reading →

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A Fun Experiment

Posted on August 29, 2023 by suebsewbyme

A few weeks ago I was taken by a dear friend to The Sewing Basket at Newington a charity shop that’s chock full of all things craft related, fabric, trims , sewing ,knitting and embroidery , crochet as well , … Continue reading →

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A change of style

Posted on August 22, 2023 by suebsewbyme

As I have been dealing with the changes in my life with my diagnosis, I have also had to adjust the way I dress. My clothes need to be easy on and off with few buttons not tight and must … Continue reading →

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Love

Posted on August 19, 2023 by suebsewbyme

What positive emotion do you feel most often? Hi there, This prompt took a bit of soul searching. I struggle with feeling positive all the time, my life is incredibly challenging and stressful and it will only get worse, but … Continue reading →

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Silk Chiffon

Posted on August 15, 2023 by suebsewbyme

I love natural fibres the feel of them and the fact that they breath so you don’t get uncomfortable cannot be overstated. My absolute favourite is silk in all its forms but I am extremely fond of silk chiffon. It … Continue reading →

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A Bit of Simple Style

Posted on August 8, 2023 by suebsewbyme

I bought this thick cotton fabric from The Sewing Basket in Newington a few years ago the colour just grabbed me. But I needed to think on it before I started making it. I decided on a vintage pattern Vogue … Continue reading →

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Made with Love ❤️

Posted on July 25, 2023 by suebsewbyme

I have again made another bomber jacket for my son Conor for his birthday. This time I used some wool gifted to me 30 years ago and it was vintage then . I also lined it in a charcoal knit … Continue reading →

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Loving Silk

Posted on July 18, 2023 by suebsewbyme

I bought some ink navy burnout silk chiffon from Pitt Trading a few years ago . It has been in the stash for a while. This was an easy make , even though the fabric did prove a little challenging … Continue reading →

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