I so understand your anxiety. I'm 55 and been struggling with generalised anxiety for over a year. Not work related but ended up giving up my job in July to take care of me. Take care of yourself.
Congratulations Isaac! And to you for recognising and putting your health needs first (so often we dont). Loved the purple "butterfly" fabric - absolutely beautiful xxx
Congratulations to Isaac. I am glad you did tell us about your locum related work anxiety. I fully understand it. Nurses, sadly, don't get the support at work that doctors do, I know this from experience. In addition, not all work environments are welcoming or comfortable. Have faith in yourself. Having a bit of extra time over Christmas and New Year is a good thing, I think, you could probably do with a rest. Enjoy the family and sewing time. Many beginners make the same mistakes over pattern sizing. To be fair, when I was young the big pattern companies' patterns did fit me straight out of the envelope. They don't now! Bodies change. I have just ordered the Toaster Sweater pattern, it should arrive tomorrow. I have the TATB Coco, but have never made it up. I am interested in how yours looks.
Rachel, there is nothing boring about you and Martin! I’m thrilled that you decided to give YOUR health priority! Self care is so important in menopausal women. Menopause is hard. As Issac gets more independent, you don’t have to work your life away. Enjoy your time.
Congratulations to Issac! Rachel, I really feel for you and other women who are in that too young to retire but just miserable in a work situation. I was fortunate to work for a wonderful dentist for over 30 years (I’m a dental hygienist) I loved my job, loved my boss, loved my patients. When he sold his practice, I was totally devalued by the new dentist, I was in pure misery. I took it as an opportunity to do something I have always wanted to do, something that I had started when I was still doing hygiene. It’s a dream job, I’m a freelance MUA/hair-wig artist. I work on commercials, live events, films, opera, museum exhibits… A film I worked on will be released July 2025. My dear sweet,supportive husband had faith in me and said go for it! Dare to dream! Fyi, I kept my hygiene license and continued to do substation work until June of this year and I retired my scalers 😂. That had become very stressful and I decided it just wasn’t worth it. Hang in there ladies it gets better.
Certainly don't bring stress into your life, it's too short as is. Feel better both of you. More sewing time. Gray here too, but it's -20C and colder somedays....brrr
So sorry that you have felt such anxiety on the work front Rachel. I applaud our NHS workers - relentless stress and taking a step back will do you good and give you the space to take stock. Congratulations to Isaac 🎉 and you take care lovely lady. Your vlogmasses are a joy as always 🎄❤️ xxx
13 is the number at the Last Supper where Judas slipped away to betray Jesus leading to his death - that's why it's unlucky. Hope you feel better about work - cutting back is a good idea. Looking forward to seeing your makes.😎❤
Hi Rachel - I’ve made my last couple of Toaster Sweaters the opposite way round to your your plans. So I have version 1 at the top and version two at the hem….and I lengthened the body too. It’s my new favourite sweater 😊
Fri 13th lived up to it's reputation in my job 😳 thank heavens it's the weekend!! My daughter worked at KFC for years and now house-shares with her ex manager, they ended up as besties!! I LIVE in Toasters in winter, made from the cable knit from Pound Fabrics
Was shouting put your glasses on 😂 Hope you both get out to Harrogate - love it. Bit of a stretch for us from Liverpool for a day out but we've managed Ilkley before now 🤔 Think our last Harrogate trip was around December so it was lovely with all the decorations. Well done to Issac 👍💜
OMG I did the same with the first dress I ever made 🤣 didn’t do any measurements and just thought my RTW size would fit 🤣 I had to CUT it of 🤣🤣 leaned my lesson
Oh babes, do be careful! I had to stop work because of burn out. Have you had a real time out so you could really relax? I didn't really sleep well for years after I retired. Magnesium citrate was the answer.
I wonder if you like my label ..... I get them made and the same label goes in everything I make "Made with Love and Swear Words"! P.S. Not for children's things though!!
I so understand your anxiety. I'm 55 and been struggling with generalised anxiety for over a year. Not work related but ended up giving up my job in July to take care of me. Take care of yourself.
Don't do what makes you anxious. Ever! It's bad for your mental and physical health. I started cutting way back once I turned 50. Never regretted it!
Congratulations Isaac! And to you for recognising and putting your health needs first (so often we dont). Loved the purple "butterfly" fabric - absolutely beautiful xxx
You're never boring Rachel, you're my number 1 vlogger. X
So happy for Isaac's new job. Was thinking they would hire him as he comes across as such a great kid!😊
Can't wait to see your Coco 👌. Congratulations to Isaac 👏🎉💖😘
I also have the KATM advent calendar and share your opinion, mostly Meh with the occasional redeeming good un! Yay for Isaac’s job.
Congratulations to Isaac. I am glad you did tell us about your locum related work anxiety. I fully understand it. Nurses, sadly, don't get the support at work that doctors do, I know this from experience. In addition, not all work environments are welcoming or comfortable. Have faith in yourself. Having a bit of extra time over Christmas and New Year is a good thing, I think, you could probably do with a rest. Enjoy the family and sewing time.
Many beginners make the same mistakes over pattern sizing. To be fair, when I was young the big pattern companies' patterns did fit me straight out of the envelope. They don't now! Bodies change.
I have just ordered the Toaster Sweater pattern, it should arrive tomorrow. I have the TATB Coco, but have never made it up. I am interested in how yours looks.
Rachel, there is nothing boring about you and Martin! I’m thrilled that you decided to give YOUR health priority! Self care is so important in menopausal women. Menopause is hard. As Issac gets more independent, you don’t have to work your life away. Enjoy your time.
Congrats to Isaac! KFC was my son's job as well as a youngin, it was a lot of fun partly because he worked with one of his friends.
Congratulations to Issac! Rachel, I really feel for you and other women who are in that too young to retire but just miserable in a work situation. I was fortunate to work for a wonderful dentist for over 30 years (I’m a dental hygienist) I loved my job, loved my boss, loved my patients. When he sold his practice, I was totally devalued by the new dentist, I was in pure misery. I took it as an opportunity to do something I have always wanted to do, something that I had started when I was still doing hygiene. It’s a dream job, I’m a freelance MUA/hair-wig artist. I work on commercials, live events, films, opera, museum exhibits… A film I worked on will be released July 2025. My dear sweet,supportive husband had faith in me and said go for it! Dare to dream! Fyi, I kept my hygiene license and continued to do substation work until June of this year and I retired my scalers 😂. That had become very stressful and I decided it just wasn’t worth it. Hang in there ladies it gets better.
Certainly don't bring stress into your life, it's too short as is. Feel better both of you. More sewing time. Gray here too, but it's -20C and colder somedays....brrr
So sorry that you have felt such anxiety on the work front Rachel. I applaud our NHS workers - relentless stress and taking a step back will do you good and give you the space to take stock. Congratulations to Isaac 🎉 and you take care lovely lady. Your vlogmasses are a joy as always 🎄❤️ xxx
13 is the number at the Last Supper where Judas slipped away to betray Jesus leading to his death - that's why it's unlucky. Hope you feel better about work - cutting back is a good idea. Looking forward to seeing your makes.😎❤
Hi Rachel - I’ve made my last couple of Toaster Sweaters the opposite way round to your your plans. So I have version 1 at the top and version two at the hem….and I lengthened the body too. It’s my new favourite sweater 😊
LOVE the idea of a sequin Coco!!! Can't wait to see x Thanks for another great vlogmas!!!
Congrats the JFC job 🎉
Fri 13th lived up to it's reputation in my job 😳 thank heavens it's the weekend!! My daughter worked at KFC for years and now house-shares with her ex manager, they ended up as besties!! I LIVE in Toasters in winter, made from the cable knit from Pound Fabrics
Take the time you need to take care of yourself ❤️
Absolutely.
Was shouting put your glasses on 😂 Hope you both get out to Harrogate - love it. Bit of a stretch for us from Liverpool for a day out but we've managed Ilkley before now 🤔 Think our last Harrogate trip was around December so it was lovely with all the decorations. Well done to Issac 👍💜
Looking forward to seeing all your new makes Rachel, especially the Coco sequin dress! 😊
Yay to making the Coco again… I have and love that pattern too
I agree about the KATM advent.
I LOVE that flamingo
OMG I did the same with the first dress I ever made 🤣 didn’t do any measurements and just thought my RTW size would fit 🤣 I had to CUT it of 🤣🤣 leaned my lesson
We’ve all done it! But learned so many lessons!
@@StitchedUpI laugh so hard when I had to cut it of my body 🤣
Oh babes, do be careful! I had to stop work because of burn out. Have you had a real time out so you could really relax? I didn't really sleep well for years after I retired. Magnesium citrate was the answer.
gosh i thought we’re going to go into the back of that car i was pressing the breaks for you.❤
Been watching your vlogmas I have to ask, what type of coffee do you use? It looks so yummy!
xXX 👍👍👍
I wonder if you like my label ..... I get them made and the same label goes in everything I make "Made with Love and Swear Words"! P.S. Not for children's things though!!