Monday 28 July 2014

A new little patchwork cushion cover

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Thursday 26 June 2014

New item for Sale





Just Sew Personal added 11 new photos.
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FOR SALE @ £4.00 each +£1 postage
If you are interested simply Comment "BUY" I will then need your email address to send an invoice via PayPal so please inbox me with your email address and name confirming which item you would like. Many thanks for taking the time to take a look 
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Tuesday 22 April 2014

Chorizo, Leek & Onion Quiche


I love home made quiche an this is one of my own recipe's which I have just made for our tea.


 Ingredients:

Short crust pastry 
  • 220gm self raisin flour
  • 100gm Butter
  • half teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons water
Filling
  • 1 Leek
  • 1 red onion
  • 3 large eggs
  • 50 gm red Leicester
  • 50 gm mozzarella
  • 3 tablespoons double cream
  • 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
  • 7 pieces of chorizo
Method

  • make pastry & blind bake 20 mins
  • fry onions & leeks until coloured
  • mix cheese, eggs, onion & leeks together with the cream
  • cover base of pastry with tomato sauce and place chorizo over bottom 
  • pour over mixture
  • bake in oven @ 160c for about 20/25 mins

EAT & ENJOY








Race for Life Update


Wow we have £55 of sponsors already and only registered last week, fantastic!

Just 46 days until the Race For Life

We are running (well maybe jogging) for a fantastic cause Cancer Research Uk

Click to Sponsor the Bedford-Babes


Cancer Research UK

Cancer Research UK

Charity Registration No. in England and Wales 1089464, Scotland SC041666
Cancer Research UK is the world's leading charity dedicated to beating cancer through research. We are fighting cancer on all fronts, finding new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat it to save more lives. We are entirely funded by the public. With your help, we can ensure more people beat cancer.

I have lost my Mum to Cancer when she was only 50 years old and my Mother-in-Law too, also only 50 years old when she lost her fight.  We all know someone who has lost their fight, lets help Cancer Research UK work towards a brighter future and stop CANCER in its tracks  ,,,,

Thursday 17 April 2014

My veggie patch coming along

So far we have the following veg all planted

Brambly Apples (just coming into Blossom, 2nd year)
Tomato's (Gardeners Delight ,Moneymaker,Shirley
Cucumbers, Red Peppers, Sweet Banana Peppers
Chives, Strawberries, Raspberries
Black Currants, Blackberries, Rhubarb



Race For Life 8th June 2014

Bedford Babes's page

Sponsor Me 

I'm doing this to beat Cancer for Cancer Research UK because we have lost many friends & family to cancer
Thanks for visiting my Race for Life page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online - it's quick, easy and totally secure.
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Events like Race for Life are vital in funding Cancer Research UK's life-saving work into preventing, diagnosing and treating cancer. By sponsoring me, we can unite and create a force that cancer can't ignore.
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Sunday 13 April 2014

Sewing Machine Broken boo hoo ...

Disaster has struck, my sewing machine has broken ... well gone a but wonky.  Time for a service I think, sewing backwards when every it likes and messing up my fabric.

Oh well this lovely dress I had almost finished will have to wait a while to be completed.

Summery little dress with fancy horizontal pleats






Wednesday 2 April 2014

I just Love Scottie Dogs

Had a lovely creative morning with some beautiful sage linen and more little Scottie dogs.  I have cut out and prepared 4 envelope cushion covers in total and completed one cushion cover today.

Once all made will be putting in my Etsy Shop for a price of £12.50 each (plus postage costs), however if you like them and would like a little pre-sale discount I will be happy to sell them for £10 each (plus postage costs) - contact me if you are interested.

Thursday 27 March 2014

2 hour dress

I have just finished making a pretty simple dress for me.  Not made a dress for myself for about 20 years and so glad I did. It was so much easier than I was expecting. I will be making more now I know I can do this design.

I chose a striped fabric to have a little challenge to match up the design and I think I've done ok.

Just need the summer to show its face now.

Thursday 6 March 2014

Quilt all done

I have put this up for sale in my Etsy shop.

Approx 29" x 29", made from a selection of mauve, purple and pink fabrics and brushed white cotton backing and unbleached natural wadding filling to keep you warm.



Fabulous Fabrics

There are so many fabrics to choose from these days and I just want to buy them all .. here are some of my favorites at the moment.

Follow Diana Symes's board Fab Fabrics on Pinterest.

Wednesday 5 March 2014

My Book arrived today

Me and my 3 daughters are all hooked on The Great British Sewing Bee .... 

So I just had to get the book which accompanies the series and as I have also applied to be on the show too (finger and everything crossed) this will be a great little insight into this brilliant series.

   
I have been busy reading my new book today, its brilliant and I am sure it will be worn out with use by the end of the year.  And you get 5 full paper patterns with it too to help you make lots of lovely clothes for all the family.  

My eldest daughter has already placed an order with me for several new dresses and middle daughter wants a few skirts too ... 

I am going to be very busy.

Wednesday 12 February 2014

My Facebook Page

My Facebook Page .... do you LIKE


Would love some more Likes ... I have been around for a while making my little fabric follies but a recent name change ...... from "And Sew On" no a new more fitting name of Just Sew Personal ...

Please spread the word as I cannot afford any expensive marketing ....

Bright & Bold Floor Cushion

Newly listed in my Etsy Shop today ...

This bold and bright design Floor / Reading cushion.  Ideal for the children's bedroom, your bed or in the lounge.  Very comfy and will brighten up any room.

I made this from a selection of lovely fabrics which are so bright and sunny, chase away those winter blues with bright yellow, orange, red & greens.

Make reading times for your children comfy...







Available in my Etsy Shop

Friday 7 February 2014

CraftFest May 24-31st - Bookings open now

An on-line craft stall and only £10 running for 7 days upload your goodies to your online stall, promote, sit back and wait for sales, no waiting around for 8 hours in a chilly church hall hoping someone will pop out in the rain to take a look.  They simply click and browse your lovely things and decide in the comfort of their own arm chairs.

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for our next CRAFTfest Event!

Our fabulous 8 day long online fairs.


Stalls cost £10 each and you will also receive a free spot on the Blog Tour running during the event.

The last event received over 122,000 views!



FREE Tote Sewing Pattern

Brilliant FREE sewing pattern from Craftsy

Thursday 6 February 2014

Some examples of my work

Found some photos of some little cushions & other creations I made a while ago ...



















BBC Sewing Bee applications open

It's that time again. Applications open for the BBC Deming Bee. 

Good luck to all entrants


THE GREAT BRITISH SEWING BEE NEEDS YOU!

We all loved The Great British Sewing Bee when it was on TV last year right? Well the company who produce the series - Love Productions - are on the hunt for talented, sewing enthusiasts to take part in their third series.

To find out more, please email sewing@loveproductions.co.uk. Applications will close at midnight on Sunday 16th March 2014.

My latest Quilt is growing

I have had a very rewarding morning growing my latest quilt project.  I have completed another block of 7 x 4 : 4" squares and started adding the boarders between blocks.  It will be finished in no time.


Wednesday 5 February 2014

It that a Scottie Dog I see

I have just finished making a cute little cushion from some lovely green upholstery fabric and a lovely mauve floral and little gingham green checked fabric to make a cute little Scottie dog with scarf applique.

What do you think!

I am hoping to have six of these little beauties ready and in my shop by Friday so If you are interested please let me know.  They will be priced at £10 each.


The start of something ... Quilty





Busy morning starting a quilt, pretty mix of pinks, blue, beige and cream patterned fabrics.  

Will be 9 rows of 7 - 4" squares, with a boarder or blue and white, backed in white brushed cotton to make it as soft as I can.  Will make an ideal quilt for a little one soon hopefully.

Managed to make three rows of 7 x 4" squares so far.  Taking care on this one to make sure it is just perfect.  Pressing every seam as I go and top stitching to keep those seams clean and tidy.

Finished block will be approx 28" x 36" then a boarder of blue & white.


Get ready for Christmas 2014 ...With Park

I know it seems so far away, but January has whizzed by and February will fly by too and soon it will be Christmas 2014.

Looking to take the stress out of Christmas?

Look no further!

I can help you to budget for a debt and stress free Christmas with
Park and would like to help you too.


It’s so simple! If you live in the WN7 postcode area I can drop off a Park Catalogue to your door OR arrange for one to be posted out to you, which is bursting with food, drinks, gifts and vouchers for your whole family – then you can choose what you’d like to order, sit back and I’ll do the rest!


If you fancy taking the hassle out of Christmas or would like more details please get in touch using the contact link.

Join Today - Park Christmas Savings Club


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