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I'll be posting sneak peeks into my sewing adventures, sharing my creative process and giving you lots of inspiration for your own designs.
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Meet the Member - Lisa
My name is Lisa and I’m 57 years young and I live near Market Rasen in Lincolnshire....
Game of Gnomes
To celebrate the launch of Sew Gnomes, we're hosting a contest for members of the Half Yard Sewing Club. Show off your creativity for a chance...
Gnome is where the heart is!
You wouldn't have been able to miss the appearance of gnomes in the shops over the last few years, especially during the festive period! Gnomes have a...
Meet the Member - Geraldine
This month, we get to learn a little more about Geraldine! My name is Geraldine, I live in Dorset and have the luxury of an attic room for my sewing,...
North American customers - Discount codes
We are delighted to let you know that North American customers are now able to use their 30% discount code on the Search...
Live Stream 24th June - Biscornu Pin Cushion
This simple biscornu pin cushion is quick and fun to make, and looks more complicated than it actually is! Using small pieces of fabric it's a...
June Member Competition
This competiton has now closed The winners were: Susan Makinson Susan Watkins Jane Thickett Congratulations! This...
Meet the Member - Jane
This month, we get to learn a little more about Jane! My sewing journey began in 1984 when I worked in the Kings Road London for a top end department...
Meet the Member - Pat
This month, we get to learn a little more about Pat! My name is Pat, I am 75 years young. I live in South Lanarkshire with my husband. I have...
Live Stream 22nd April - Quilted Book Cover
This month's sew-along is a quilted book cover with a zipped pen pocket on the front. We'll make it to measure, so you may need to increase fabric quantities...
Meet the Member - Doreen
This month, we get to learn a little more about Doreen! Hi there I'm Doreen and am so happy to be part of HYSC. It's such a lovely group as a beginner! I've...
Join me at the Stitch Festival!
If you are in London between 23rd and 26th March, then pop by and see me at the Stitch Festival at London's Business Design Centre! I'll be on the Search Press...
Live Stream 18th March - Easter basket
This month's sew along was a two-part edition! I made an Easter basket! If you want to sew along with me you will need the following: Materials: 2...
March Member Competition
THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED Congratulations to Susan Nicholson, Krysia Gillson and Denise Dodd! This month...
Meet the Member - Jayne
This month, we get to learn a little more about Jayne from Shropshire! I am a 59 year old, happy-to-be-retired, wife, mum and Nanny. I live in a rural...
Meet Debbie and Kim!
If you are in Ipswich, Suffolk on the 11th February, between 10am and 3.30pm, pop in to Franklins to see Debbie and Kim for a meet and greet and book signing! Pay...
Meet the Member - Caroline
This month, we get to learn a little more about Caroline! My name is Caroline. I started sewing in January last year after being...
