You say you're lucky to have such a lovely community around you, but I think we're all lucky that you take the time to share things with us so generously!
So so lovely to hear your wonderful catch up. What stunning fabrics you have bought and been gifted. Have a wonderful weekend away with the girls and enjoy some well earned relaxation and sewing time. Lots of love ❤
Lovely to see you again with your beautiful fabrics. When my 3 girls were all little, about 25 years ago now 🥺😵 I once told them that the ice cream van only plays a tune when he's ran out of ice cream... I know... terrible mother! It didn't work for long! ❤
Some fabrics are destined to stay in the stash to be stroked and admired on a regular basis for some time before being used. Some time can of course turn into years, but until you lose the fear, enjoy looking and touching. Tis why we collect fabric after all lol
Lovely, entertaining catch up. I’m so sorry to hear the sad news about your granddad. Fabulous array of new fabrics. I love the one you were gifted by Rachael and Tamlyn……very lush!
So sorry to hear about your grandad Ruan. But glad you enjoyed the Frocktails and some great goodies too. Hope you enjoy your weekend away with the sewing ladies , Did not mind the long vlog as some lovely fabrics to show us.
What a special video. Your precious grandad is loving you from the other side now and I’m sure that he is beaming with pride that you were there for him when he needed you. What fun you are having with your sewing journey! The ripple effect of your joy and enthusiasm for all things sewing is fun to see in other people’s videos as well.
Hi Ruan. I’m so sorry for your loss - my condolences. I really enjoyed catching up with you and seeing your gifts and lovely fabrics. Have a wonderful time on your weekend - sounds perfect! ❤ x
Well hello Ruan, good to see you back on UA-cam and as always a very entertaining vlog. Those fabrics gifted or otherwise are so beautiful. Teal/ turquoise are my fav’ colours. I look forward to seeing what you guys get up to next weekend. Have a fab’ time. Happy sewing 🧵 👋🏻
What a lovely catch-up! All your gifts are very much deserved for all the entertainment you provide us. I’ll look out for you at the K& S show as I’m there on Thursday too 💜
Don’t worry about long videos, I love it! How lovely to get such nice gifts, you are well worth it for keeping up your channel and making enjoyable content ❤️ I struggle to make content for my Insta account, especially when it comes to films so I’m full of admiration for you vloggers! The ”Mine the makers” remnant you bought was stunning, my favourite, and it looked gorgeous against your colouring. Lovely as well to hear about the Frocktails!
Love the viscose satin 😍 and that clipboard is lush! Ooooh koko cotton is stunning - would suit a Anthea Blouse (Anna Allen). We’ll be Apple 🍎 twins 👯♀️ 😂 was such a lovely weekend- one of the best ❤
Always love your vlogs, no matter how long and you have some beautiful fabrics. What a lucky girl getting earrings to match your fabric, what a great idea. Sorry to hear about your grandad, sending ❤
Lovely to see you babbling on about fabric again Ruan. So sorry for your loss & sending you a huge massive virtual hug. Loved looking at the frock-tail party footage. It looks like a lovely community of ladies celebrating sewing & more importantly each other. Thanks for yet more inspiration. Still don't know where you get the time to sew so much woman! Keep going you're doing great & making a lovely difference. X
It´s so funny. I´m on my yearly autum sewcation in the netherlands with my husband. And I just sewed the Mind the Maker fabric in the same colourway. I sewed the Simplicity S9265. When you spoke about the Mind the Maker fabric, I just thought, this can only be the one, i own.🤩
I'm new to your channel, so behind on things-but I wanted to express my sympathies to you-be it ever so late. Remember the joyful times you had with your grandpa!! :+) You have probably already made something n that gorgeous green fabric-but what came to mind was the "Patina" blouse pattern by Friday pattern company! That would be gorgeous! Do you have enough of the Apple fabric to make a sweater dress?? That would be so lovely!! :+) Love your "Rachael" fabrics!! Especially the teal one-it almost has a "planetary" meets "birds" feeling-I think that is phenomenal!!
My sister, who is 48 years old, goes bonkers over the ice cream truck. $5 for a dipped cone! I keep telling her we have ice cream in the freezer and I can buy a whole tub of it for $5 but she doesn't care. 😂
I will be at the Knitting and Stitching show on the Thursday so I will look out for you. I did meet you at the Gathering in April but it was so busy that you probably don't remember me. Sorry to hear about your grandad, he will always be in your heart. Thank you for doing these videos.
I know I am going to sound like this really pathetic fangirl here, but every time I see a new video from you pop up, I make coffee and just snuggle up in my sofa ready to enjoy. It's like a treat! :) The fabrics are all lovely, and I particularly love the Cloth Edit one that Gabrielle sent you (she has the most gorgeous fabrics!) and the one that Tamlyn and Rachel bought for you. The Atelier Jupe one would be great in the AJ Frieda - or maybe the FibreMood Tilly blouse? (I recently made the latter, and I just love it.) So glad your Northern Sewl Sisters took good care of you, and that you have some good events coming up. Take care x
Oooh! Your videos are never too long. I love to get all my stuff done and then settle myself down to enjoy your news. Makes me feel cosy and as if i have a good friend around for nice company. Thanks Ruan x
Ooo the fabric the girls bought you!! Stunning 😍 Many thanks for keeping me entertained at Rachel’s sewing social fab day 🥰🥰 lovely to see you again, very jealous of your weekend away enjoy I know you will ! 🥂🍾 Xxxxxx
Hi Ruan. So sorry to hear about your grandpa. It's a sad time and I'm thinking of you. But on a more serious note I always thought gonks were the ones with the brightly coloured hair sticking up - like Jedward but more, much more - and gnomes were the ones with hats. Have I had it wrong all these years??? Another lovely video.
I suggest the pattern Be Mine by Pattern Emporium and sizing down. I am 105cm bust and made a size 14 grading to a 12 at the hem. Considering making a 12. Great spring or autumn pattern.\
Oh Ruan, I am so sorry to hear about your grandad. I hope you’re doing okay. I have that apple fabric - I got mine from Hey Sew Sister. When it came I just overlooked the edge and I use it as a throw and it is amazing!
Fabulous Vlog Ruan, loving all the fabrics. Your Devonshire accent when you said you liked one of your fabrics loads was brilliant pmsl, high praise coming from a Devonshire lass!😆
I ❤️❤️❤️ this catch up. That first material is epic- I need it!! I hope you’ve left a link to it, will go look in a minute. I agree Scottish Focktails was a perfect night and I enjoyed seeing all you lovely Northern girls there. Your dress was stunning in you I meant to tell you. The one shoulder really suits you.
So happy to see you again! Great fabrics! Meet the Maker is one of my favorite fabric lines, everything is lux, no pilling or anything like that. I love the teal fabric. I’m glad you had such a great restorative time with your buddies. ❤ take care!
I have the apple fabric - and made an Astoria jumper with it (1,5 m lengthened slightly) I love and wear it all the time !! ( ps - work in education as an assessor, so almost a teacher 😂😂😂)
Don't mind swearing. Sometimes they're the only words that work when you majorly stub your toe or majorly mess up, especially when sewing! I always add a fickity to the beginning.
I just bought some viscose satin to make a bias skirt and will try the Sati Skirt by Viki Sews. That fabric they gave you would be pretty in a bias skirt I think!
Loved the chatty video and catching up with all your news Ruan! . Looks like you made some great purchases and also got some lovely gifts. The satin fabric is amazing! The Scottish Frocktails looked so much fun and like you all had a wonderful time.
Heart is going out to you and your family Ruan 😢❤ your birthday fabric is stunning, and the frocktail dress is gorgeous . I hope you all have a wonderful weekend 😊 x
Lovely fabrics, I see a seasons of the east dress in the green or the birthday fabric, I have the Apple fabric and made a Billie sweater, it’s really warm, Helen from Stitch,RIP,Repeat inspired me last year.
Great vlog Ruan. Is there enough in that teal for a Donny shirt? It puts me in mind of that 50s/60s stuff was space themed (can't remember the name!). And I also thought Anthea Blouse for the green. Xx
Omg you've been so busy! Love that fabric that Rachel and Tamlyn bought you, can you tell us where it was from? 😊Does this mean there will be a live? So jel of all your sewing friends. I'd love to be invited, can you organise a sewing weekender? ❤😂
Oh this was lovely, fab to hear about your adventures and see the beautiful fabric esp the deep teal and the mind the maker! You kept me company whilst I prepped Sunday dinner 😆 Have a fab time away! Ooo did I miss what make your birthday fabric was ? It's so beautiful!
I'm going to make the Ocean top by Fibre Mood with a small piece of fabric I have as it doesn't take up very much fabric. I think it would look gorgeous in your Atelier Jupe remnant fabric!
You say you're lucky to have such a lovely community around you, but I think we're all lucky that you take the time to share things with us so generously!
You are so kind x
Great catch up, so much content. Lovely to see some of your gifted things + all your fabric.😊
So so lovely to hear your wonderful catch up. What stunning fabrics you have bought and been gifted. Have a wonderful weekend away with the girls and enjoy some well earned relaxation and sewing time. Lots of love ❤
Thank you so much lovely xx
Wow what a great catch up! I love the Atelier Jupe fabric - I think this would be fab as a Friday Pattern Co sagebrush top!! x
Don’t worry about your vlog being long - so much fun to watch! I love the present fabric the girls gave you - those colours 😍
Thanks so much xx
Thanks for sharing, Ruan. Hope you had a great weekend with everyone. 🍓🧶💙🌈
Thank you 😊
Lovely to see you again with your beautiful fabrics. When my 3 girls were all little, about 25 years ago now 🥺😵 I once told them that the ice cream van only plays a tune when he's ran out of ice cream... I know... terrible mother! It didn't work for long! ❤
I love all your fabrics!! I’m a purple fan so any hint of it is perfect 😊 nice to see you back and hope things are getting easier xx
Thank you xx
Some fabrics are destined to stay in the stash to be stroked and admired on a regular basis for some time before being used. Some time can of course turn into years, but until you lose the fear, enjoy looking and touching. Tis why we collect fabric after all lol
Lovely, entertaining catch up. I’m so sorry to hear the sad news about your granddad. Fabulous array of new fabrics. I love the one you were gifted by Rachael and Tamlyn……very lush!
So sorry to hear about your grandad Ruan. But glad you enjoyed the Frocktails and some great goodies too. Hope you enjoy your weekend away with the sewing ladies , Did not mind the long vlog as some lovely fabrics to show us.
What a special video. Your precious grandad is loving you from the other side now and I’m sure that he is beaming with pride that you were there for him when he needed you. What fun you are having with your sewing journey! The ripple effect of your joy and enthusiasm for all things sewing is fun to see in other people’s videos as well.
Hi Ruan. I’m so sorry for your loss - my condolences. I really enjoyed catching up with you and seeing your gifts and lovely fabrics. Have a wonderful time on your weekend - sounds perfect! ❤ x
Thank you so much Nadia xx
Resting now lovely catching up on vlogs, can’t wait for Friday x
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I am a school teacher. I bought that apple fabric. I am a cliche! But I’m smiling!!😁
Oh he he!
Well hello Ruan, good to see you back on UA-cam and as always a very entertaining vlog. Those fabrics gifted or otherwise are so beautiful. Teal/ turquoise are my fav’ colours. I look forward to seeing what you guys get up to next weekend. Have a fab’ time. Happy sewing 🧵 👋🏻
Thank you xx
What a lovely catch-up! All your gifts are very much deserved for all the entertainment you provide us. I’ll look out for you at the K& S show as I’m there on Thursday too 💜
Oh yay! Hope I bump into you 😊
Don’t worry about long videos, I love it! How lovely to get such nice gifts, you are well worth it for keeping up your channel and making enjoyable content ❤️ I struggle to make content for my Insta account, especially when it comes to films so I’m full of admiration for you vloggers!
The ”Mine the makers” remnant you bought was stunning, my favourite, and it looked gorgeous against your colouring. Lovely as well to hear about the Frocktails!
Love the viscose satin 😍 and that clipboard is lush! Ooooh koko cotton is stunning - would suit a Anthea Blouse (Anna Allen). We’ll be Apple 🍎 twins 👯♀️ 😂 was such a lovely weekend- one of the best ❤
If you are looking for a nice simple woven pattern.
The Scout Tee/Grainline Studio Patterns. Happy sewing 🧵🪡❤
Always love your vlogs, no matter how long and you have some beautiful fabrics. What a lucky girl getting earrings to match your fabric, what a great idea.
Sorry to hear about your grandad, sending ❤
Thank you xx
I love your unboxing. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Thank you so much xx
Lovely to see you babbling on about fabric again Ruan. So sorry for your loss & sending you a huge massive virtual hug. Loved looking at the frock-tail party footage. It looks like a lovely community of ladies celebrating sewing & more importantly each other. Thanks for yet more inspiration. Still don't know where you get the time to sew so much woman! Keep going you're doing great & making a lovely difference. X
Enjoy your weekend x
That was fun. Thank you for keeping me company while I sew. Love that fabric (I'm very jealous) especially the one Rachel and Tamlyn gave you.
That satin would make a great bomber jacket
It´s so funny. I´m on my yearly autum sewcation in the netherlands with my husband. And I just sewed the Mind the Maker fabric in the same colourway. I sewed the Simplicity S9265. When you spoke about the Mind the Maker fabric, I just thought, this can only be the one, i own.🤩
Never apologise for a long video - they're my fave! Loved this. Loved the Frocktails memories and I'm SO excited to spend next weekend with you xxxx
Omg that birthday fabric from Rachel and Tamlyn 👌 can't say I'm not well Jel. It's heavenly. Great bumper vlog too. 😊
I'm new to your channel, so behind on things-but I wanted to express my sympathies to you-be it ever so late. Remember the joyful times you had with your grandpa!! :+)
You have probably already made something n that gorgeous green fabric-but what came to mind was the "Patina" blouse pattern by Friday pattern company! That would be gorgeous!
Do you have enough of the Apple fabric to make a sweater dress?? That would be so lovely!! :+)
Love your "Rachael" fabrics!! Especially the teal one-it almost has a "planetary" meets "birds" feeling-I think that is phenomenal!!
Thank you so much ☺️
So sorry for your loss ❤ You’ve got some beautiful fabrics there, make yourself something gorgeous and wrap yourself up in a great big hug 🌻
Thank you so much 😘
Your dress for the Frocktails is gorgeous!
Oh thank you! 😌
My sister, who is 48 years old, goes bonkers over the ice cream truck. $5 for a dipped cone! I keep telling her we have ice cream in the freezer and I can buy a whole tub of it for $5 but she doesn't care. 😂
I will be at the Knitting and Stitching show on the Thursday so I will look out for you. I did meet you at the Gathering in April but it was so busy that you probably don't remember me. Sorry to hear about your grandad, he will always be in your heart. Thank you for doing these videos.
Oh lovely Christine! Hopefully see you there 😊😊
Ruan, I’m so sorry to hear about your Grandad, it’s so hard losing a loved one. Sending you luvs and hugs on your loss💕
Thank you xx
I could see the beautiful green fabric made up like a kimono style short jacket, you are a lucky girl indeed....
It was good to see you back again. My sympathies to you on the loss of your grandfather.
Thank you xx
I’m so sorry for your loss Ruan! ❤ glad you could enjoy some days off with the loveliest community ever!
I know I am going to sound like this really pathetic fangirl here, but every time I see a new video from you pop up, I make coffee and just snuggle up in my sofa ready to enjoy. It's like a treat! :) The fabrics are all lovely, and I particularly love the Cloth Edit one that Gabrielle sent you (she has the most gorgeous fabrics!) and the one that Tamlyn and Rachel bought for you. The Atelier Jupe one would be great in the AJ Frieda - or maybe the FibreMood Tilly blouse? (I recently made the latter, and I just love it.) So glad your Northern Sewl Sisters took good care of you, and that you have some good events coming up. Take care x
It doesn’t sound silly at all! I’m the same when my fave UA-camrs post a video! Nothing better 😊
Love the de stash fabric from Rachelle AND can’t wait to see what you make with your Teal fabric journey (teal and purple are my fave colours).
Oooh! Your videos are never too long. I love to get all my stuff done and then settle myself down to enjoy your news. Makes me feel cosy and as if i have a good friend around for nice company. Thanks Ruan x
Look at the Be Mine top by Pattern Emporium for the teal fabric
Ooo the fabric the girls bought you!! Stunning 😍 Many thanks for keeping me entertained at Rachel’s sewing social fab day 🥰🥰 lovely to see you again, very jealous of your weekend away enjoy I know you will ! 🥂🍾 Xxxxxx
Aww we had a lovely natter didn’t we 🤪
Hi Ruan. So sorry to hear about your grandpa. It's a sad time and I'm thinking of you. But on a more serious note I always thought gonks were the ones with the brightly coloured hair sticking up - like Jedward but more, much more - and gnomes were the ones with hats. Have I had it wrong all these years??? Another lovely video.
That teal pink fabric is screaming 80's influenced jumpsuit to me. x
I suggest the pattern Be Mine by Pattern Emporium and sizing down. I am 105cm bust and made a size 14 grading to a 12 at the hem. Considering making a 12. Great spring or autumn pattern.\
Oh Ruan, I am so sorry to hear about your grandad. I hope you’re doing okay.
I have that apple fabric - I got mine from Hey Sew Sister. When it came I just overlooked the edge and I use it as a throw and it is amazing!
Thank you xx
The satin fabric might be good for a Bella Loves Patterns Rosie Shirt.
Love the sound of your sewing weekend Ruan, have a fabulous time!
Beautiful fabrics, can’t wait to see what you make 😊
Fabulous Vlog Ruan, loving all the fabrics. Your Devonshire accent when you said you liked one of your fabrics loads was brilliant pmsl, high praise coming from a Devonshire lass!😆
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Sincere condolences for your loss, Ruan.
I ❤️❤️❤️ this catch up. That first material is epic- I need it!! I hope you’ve left a link to it, will go look in a minute. I agree Scottish Focktails was a perfect night and I enjoyed seeing all you lovely Northern girls there. Your dress was stunning in you I meant to tell you. The one shoulder really suits you.
Great vlog Ruan, you fabrics are beautiful. Have a wonderful girls weekend, Deb 🪡🧵💕
So happy to see you again! Great fabrics! Meet the Maker is one of my favorite fabric lines, everything is lux, no pilling or anything like that. I love the teal fabric. I’m glad you had such a great restorative time with your buddies. ❤ take care!
Have a great sewing weekend with all the sewing gang ❤
Pattern emporium balloon sleeve blouse it’s their new pattern xx
My pleasure entirely xxxx
Your enthusiasm is amazing ❤
I have the apple fabric - and made an Astoria jumper with it (1,5 m lengthened slightly) I love and wear it all the time !! ( ps - work in education as an assessor, so almost a teacher 😂😂😂)
He he! It’s such a gorgeous fabric isn’t it x
So sorry to hear of your loss. Glad you’re feeling better❤
Thank you x
Don't mind swearing. Sometimes they're the only words that work when you majorly stub your toe or majorly mess up, especially when sewing! I always add a fickity to the beginning.
Have a great weekend!!!
I am so glad you have some down time for you. The materials you have are all very beautiful.
I have the Minerva teal viscose too…I don’t know what I’m going to make yet either.
Oooh. It’ll be amazing no matter what you make! Always is 😊
Wow fabulous vlog
I just bought some viscose satin to make a bias skirt and will try the Sati Skirt by Viki Sews. That fabric they gave you would be pretty in a bias skirt I think!
Oh it would 😍😍
Loved your video good to see you back xxx
Loved the chatty video and catching up with all your news Ruan! . Looks like you made some great purchases and also got some lovely gifts. The satin fabric is amazing! The Scottish Frocktails looked so much fun and like you all had a wonderful time.
Lovely vlog Ruan ❤
Love a long video! What a great selection of fabrics!!!
Heart is going out to you and your family Ruan 😢❤ your birthday fabric is stunning, and the frocktail dress is gorgeous . I hope you all have a wonderful weekend 😊 x
Lovely to catch up with you again. Glad you’ve taken some time for you over the last few months. Hope you enjoy next weekend 😊
Glad to hear you're keeping your Stash Hub up to date! That Atelier Jupe fabric is so stunning!!
I’m being a good girl 😇
Lovely fabrics, I see a seasons of the east dress in the green or the birthday fabric, I have the Apple fabric and made a Billie sweater, it’s really warm, Helen from Stitch,RIP,Repeat inspired me last year.
Great vlog Ruan. Is there enough in that teal for a Donny shirt? It puts me in mind of that 50s/60s stuff was space themed (can't remember the name!). And I also thought Anthea Blouse for the green. Xx
Omg you've been so busy! Love that fabric that Rachel and Tamlyn bought you, can you tell us where it was from? 😊Does this mean there will be a live? So jel of all your sewing friends. I'd love to be invited, can you organise a sewing weekender? ❤😂
Sorry lovely. I don’t know where the fabric was from. And there will be a live this week 🥳
Pretty sure that beautiful green fabric wants to be a Be Mine from Pattern Emporium.
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Fab vlog as always. Lovely to see and hear what you have been up to. So sorry about Grandad, huge hugs lovely xxx
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Oh this was lovely, fab to hear about your adventures and see the beautiful fabric esp the deep teal and the mind the maker!
You kept me company whilst I prepped Sunday dinner 😆 Have a fab time away! Ooo did I miss what make your birthday fabric was ? It's so beautiful!
I'm going to make the Ocean top by Fibre Mood with a small piece of fabric I have as it doesn't take up very much fabric. I think it would look gorgeous in your Atelier Jupe remnant fabric!
Fair play to ye, that will be a wonderful weekend 😊❤
What about a pimpante shirt for Christmas ?🥰🥰
Have you seen fibremood Tanita- a bat winged top - would be lovely in that Atelier Jupiter fabric
But add length to it if u do go for it!
A kimono type wrap top
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Are you familiar with Love Notions patterns? Maybe you should have a look at them for suggestions for several of those beautiful fabrics.
Yes I am! I just go have another look 👀
Sincere condolences on the death of your grandfather, all my love for you at this time ❤
I think you were mixing up Mind the maker and Meet Milk fabrics 😉
You're right!
Make mine a 99 Ruan! 😄