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The past 2 weeks have been busy doing this and that.
Trying to keep warm as it's been really cold

Breaking out the juicer and finally using it - a favourite being celery & apple.

Buying patterns. I just love Lizzy House.

Celebrating birthdays of my two favourite people in the world.

Getting the caravan registered and ready for holidays - although just not yet.

Working out in the wet & cold.

A trip to the movies. (Loved it!)

 Got a week left of holidays before it's back to school for the kids. 

Hoping to get back to some sewing next week.

What have you been up to lately?

This week

This week started off with an early birthday present. Her birthday isn't for a few weeks but I just couldn't help myself. She loves it!

And a little present for myself - another Bill book to add to my collection. He is probably my favourite celeb chef. I love his recipes.

Yesterday started off raining and continued into the night.

I was very happy to finish work and get home into my warm and dry bed.

Today, a delivery of some yummy fabrics. Wishing I'd ordered more of the Tsuru navy print. Would've made a pretty dress.

I've got a roast in the oven and thinking of cutting out a shirt. It's a great start to the weekend.
Have a good one, whatever you may be doing,

Kel xxx

Aeroplane Bag - pattern by Sew Sweetness

I was lucky enough to test another pattern for Sara. This time it was the Aeroplane bag. I was so excited. The minute I saw it - I knew I just had to make it. And it didn't disappoint. The instructions were clear. And I loved every minute of it.

I used fabrics from Lizzy House's "Constellations" collection. They are delish!

Inside - Tula Pinks "Birds and the Bees".

The bag has a zipper closure and two fabulous zip pockets inside.

Sara wrote this pattern as an alternative to Amy Butlers Weekender. And having made both - I can tell you it is much, much easier! No swear words this time!

I put my aeroplane bag next to my weekender - and they are roughly the same size. And the weekender has outside pockets and no internal ones.

Another plus is that there is no hand sewing in the lining. It's a big thumbs up for me!

I loved making this bag. From start to finish. Loved it. And I could have easily finished it in a day. (Unlike my Weekender)

If you want an overnight bag - I highly recommend this one. Sara's pattern is well written and well photographed. I am not the most experienced sewer - and I had no problems at all.

Thanks Sara - for another great pattern!!

I love fabric mail

So happy to see things trickling in from the mail service.
First up some Lizzy House and some Essex white linen from Alice at Fresh Modern Fabrics.

 And today I got my Chicopee FQ bundle from Amanda at Westwood acres

I love Happy Mail