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What Are You Planning to Sew in 2026?
Do you have big ambitions for the year ahead? Or quiet moments of stitching slotted into everyday life?
Jan 1
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Suzanne King
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December 2025
Will Christmas Really Happen Without the Brussels Sprouts?
A gentle reminder that perfection isn’t part of the festive season
Dec 19, 2025
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Suzanne King
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How To Choose the Perfect Albero Gift
A guide to choosing thoughtful and meaningful gifts this season.
Dec 11, 2025
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Suzanne King
November 2025
A Little Christmas Tradition I’m Keeping Alive (Plus a Free Template!)
A simple, heartfelt make for the festive season, plus a free template to get you started.
Nov 28, 2025
Stitching Calm into Christmas
Handmade gifts, creative evenings, and thoughtful presents that bring joy — one stitch at a time.
Nov 12, 2025
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Suzanne King
October 2025
How to Choose the Perfect Bridesmaid Gift: Something She’ll Truly Treasure
If you’re searching for something more meaningful than the usual matching robes or jewellery, here’s a beautiful idea that stands out for all the right…
Oct 17, 2025
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Suzanne King
How to Read a Sewing Pattern (in 5 Minutes)
If you’re new to sewing, opening up your first pattern can feel like staring at a puzzle written in code. Arrows, triangles, dots, abbreviations… it’s…
Oct 3, 2025
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Suzanne King
September 2025
Why Making Something With Your Hands Feels So Good
The simple pleasure of making in a busy world.
Sep 10, 2025
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Suzanne King
August 2025
Autumn Sewing Shows in the UK You Won’t Want to Miss (And How to Make the Most of Them!)
Here are my must-attend events this season, why they're worth the trip, and how to get the best out of every visit!
Aug 20, 2025
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Suzanne King
July 2025
Bags, Patterns, and a Little Bit of Sewing Magic
A busy week surrounded by creativity has me itching to sew clothes again.
Jul 30, 2025
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Suzanne King
Stop the Endless Scroll — PatternMatch Is Here to Help
Have you ever fallen in love with a dress in a shop window, a magazine or on Instagram… only to spend hours trying to find a similar sewing pattern?
Jul 16, 2025
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Suzanne King
Adapting the Old Ways: Stumpwork Meets the Sewing Machine
Have you ever looked at an old technique and adapted it using modern equipment and materials?
Jul 9, 2025
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Suzanne King
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