I think doing your weekly catch up on a day that puts you under less pressure is a really good idea. Vlogging should be fun and fit in around our lives 🤩
Happy to watch you any day that suits you- as long as you keep your sparkle!! Lovely fabrics especially the monochrome. (Sadly Minerva does not sparkle for me. I used to buy all my fabric from them but after 2 dreadful customer experiences with them when fabric was covered in oil and was cut over 30 cm short on one side I unsubscribed and gave them up. I think I was just unlucky.) I love the floral French Terry for a dress. And who wouldn’t want a rainbow zebra in their life😂😂😂. Can’t believe how busy you have been - I am retired and you put me to shame. I have been making for my baby grandson in Ireland. 6 things so far and just starting my Bestie bag. Happy Sewing😊. Lynne
Minerva wouldn’t be my first choice, sorry to hear that you had such a rubbish experience. I’m looking forward to making up all my new fabrics as soon as I can. We don’t want any of them to start Squatting! ❤️⭐️
So lovely to see you on a Monday, great plan moving things around to suit your week. Beautiful fabrics, love the viscose for your Frocktails outfit, can't wait to hear which one its for. Happy sewing lovely one 😘
Hi Sam, I hope you feel better soon. You certainly have a busy time ahead of you. The new fabrics are lovely, and you definitely sparkle when talking about them. I am trying to get back into sewing and am currently cutting out the paper pattern for a pouch. It is a different style from my normal, and it is a gift for a friend. We have he'd 40deg days, and the sewing room gets far too hot and uncomfortable. Happy sewing and creating. ❤😂🎉 🇦🇺 🪃 ❤
Thank you for switching to Monday's. There are too many on Friday Sews, can't watch them all. Love all the fabric you picked up. I love the rainbow zebra print. Super cute.
I could never ban myself from buying fabric either, but I do have an awful lot of it! So my goal this year is to use more than I buy and hopefully end the year with slightly less fabric in the stash than I started with. Looking forward to watching you smash your stash too. 💙
Love your enthusiasm, Sam. It is quite contagious. I've got a few plans for this coming week. I've a shirt to finish , hopefully today, for my husband & then I've a hoodie & cardigan to make for myself over this week. Love your videos Sam, no matter the day of the week. Hope you feel well soon x
It'll be nice to have you vlog on a monday. Nearly everyone does a friday, so it'ii be something to look forward to. Just going to take my measurements, (paramedics on standby!) and then start either cutting or tracing a few patterns to get me sewing from my stash , before a new haul arrives this week.
Hi Sam you need to do what suits you. To be honest it is good to have videos to watch throughout the week so a catch up on a Monday for you is good 😊. Hope you feel better soon thank you for the videos x
Just suit yourself when you record your vlogs. I am happy for what ever suits you. I think the fabric before the Rainbow zebra fabric should be a dress. I love the Rainbow zebra fabric it’s amazing.
Monday’s are a great idea! Doing something different suits your style. I have already completed a Jenna shirt, closet core patterns, and a Spindrift jacket from Helen’s closet…. Very pleased with my 2025 makes so far! Thank you for your inspirational vlogs and enthusiasm 😍
My plan this week is to cut out 3 more drews. Then I will have 5 ready to sew up! I am very excited to have more cozy easy to wear sweaters to throw on. I think Dee has a bag planned to match the gorgeous shoes she’s just made. ✨✨✨
Hi Sam, I love😍 the rainbow zebras! What is the base fabric for that one? So many cozy plans- we are at -9 C here! (Had to covert from F). 🥶. Hope you feel better soon, I’ve been sick since just after Christmas…ready to feel better. Looking forward to you “Frolicking 50th”. 🎉
I do love a weekly catch up. Beautiful fabrics, I have bought from Knighton and they are a bargain and always been happy. I will definitely cut down on fabric purchases, but like you I am not going to impose a ban. Hope you feel better soon. I am working on my Gambit dress, I got the fabric as part of my Christmas present.
Quite happy with a Monday catch up. Sometimes, Fridays can become a little congested 😊 I wish I could report that my sewing has been going full steam this week, but we've had temperatures 🌡 reaching stupid-hot and I just couldn't - couldn't anything other than flop on the couch feeling sticky and awful and.... (temperature ranged from 31° C to right up to 41° C for a couple of days 🥵) Today is bliss at mid twenties and my joie de vivre is creeping out of it's hiding place so I may get on with my Onil top by Pauline Alice, which has been a bit stalled.
A lovely way to start the week. I have to say I really can’t get on with Minervas website. It just seems so hard to find things. Plus the emails they send bug me when it’s here 20% off but then you read it and that’s for craft club and it’s 10% for others - I should unsubscribe but I do like seeing the kits and things they put together and I like seeing peoples makes when you click on a fabric or pattern. Have a good week x
Hi sam, 9.30pm Monday night here in Melbourne OZ and I listening to you as I sew. In the spirit of #smashthestash, I'm working through some of the fabric I have had for a while (cough, cough!!). Im working on a couple of summer makes (40degree here this weekend just gone) BUT also wanting to make some winter warners as il br=e in the uK during February (Yay me!), so brain is a bit addled😵💫😅. Monday vlogs are awesome. I'll defiantly be here for them. And at the end of the day you have to do what works for you and your life... we reap the rewards! Great fabrics (those zebras are delicious! Have a great week and see you next vlog.
You’ve got to fit what you love into your life rather than conform… I love your plans…have you made the plateau joggers, I like those. I’m making the M&M Paynter jacket..the front hip pockets took me 3 hours….i hope it’s worth it 😀
Thank you ❤️⭐️ I don’t have the Plateau pattern I have the Stella and Hudson which look fairly similar. The Paynter jacket looks fabulous, wowzers, you are committing x
Much prefer Mondays. There are so many Friday sews that I start to panic a bit. I don't want to miss anyone. Love the black and grey gingham. I can't find it on their website so I guess its all gone 😢. Xx
This is SO kind of you. I agree their website is hard to negotiate. Unfortunately there's only 0 .6 of a metre left. I was a pattern tester for the poppy pinafore, I've made several. I look forward to seeing your's. Xx
Nice fabric haul 😊 I’ve been sewing a Bella frock by Lydia Naomi inspired by What Bec Sews. Unfortunately I had to unpick it last night when I made the same mistake as her and sewed it up wrong 😂
Loving all your fabrics. Was it Rainbow Bright that Joe used to play with? That fabric is amazing ! I looked on Knighton fabrics … lots of bargains but I couldn’t purchase anything. I was asked for a guest password and that stumped me. I’d appreciate any tips from you as how to access the site. Mondays is great for me😀Pat
I'm using up scraps. So far a bag but any ideas would be appreciated. I've got velour and sequin jersey scraps to use up and I'm thinking little bags or purses maybe.
New years resolution, converse more with my fave vloggers😊. Have you made the Ressac sweatshirt? I've made my first one and love it. I've got a family wedding coming up, but any suggestions for someone who is 70 and sizzling as opposed to 50 and fabulous 😂. Great vlog as usual ❤❤
I think doing your weekly catch up on a day that puts you under less pressure is a really good idea. Vlogging should be fun and fit in around our lives 🤩
@@SistasofStitchcraft Thank you 🤩
I hope you have a wonderful week ⭐️❤️
@ most welcome sweetie. Thank you, I hope you have a wonderful week too ✨⭐️✨
Happy to watch you any day that suits you- as long as you keep your sparkle!! Lovely fabrics especially the monochrome. (Sadly Minerva does not sparkle for me. I used to buy all my fabric from them but after 2 dreadful customer experiences with them when fabric was covered in oil and was cut over 30 cm short on one side I unsubscribed and gave them up. I think I was just unlucky.) I love the floral French Terry for a dress. And who wouldn’t want a rainbow zebra in their life😂😂😂. Can’t believe how busy you have been - I am retired and you put me to shame. I have been making for my baby grandson in Ireland. 6 things so far and just starting my Bestie bag. Happy Sewing😊. Lynne
Minerva wouldn’t be my first choice, sorry to hear that you had such a rubbish experience.
I’m looking forward to making up all my new fabrics as soon as I can.
We don’t want any of them to start Squatting! ❤️⭐️
So lovely to see you on a Monday, great plan moving things around to suit your week. Beautiful fabrics, love the viscose for your Frocktails outfit, can't wait to hear which one its for. Happy sewing lovely one 😘
Hi Sam, whatever day you vlog is a treat. You have to fit it in around your life. I have just had my 61st birthday but in my head i am in my 30's😂😂
Happy birthday!
Love that ⭐️❤️
You have to do the day that works best for you. It’s lovely to see you whatever day 😊
Aww Thanks Alison x Best of luck with Virtual sewing adventures xx
@ thank you 🤩
I'm really happy you're switching to Mondays because I sew more at the beginning of the week, and I like the company in my sewing room!
Wonderful!⭐️❤️
Hi Sam, I hope you feel better soon. You certainly have a busy time ahead of you. The new fabrics are lovely, and you definitely sparkle when talking about them. I am trying to get back into sewing and am currently cutting out the paper pattern for a pouch. It is a different style from my normal, and it is a gift for a friend. We have he'd 40deg days, and the sewing room gets far too hot and uncomfortable. Happy sewing and creating. ❤😂🎉 🇦🇺 🪃 ❤
Thank you
I always seem to pick something up after Christmas 😷
I love making pouches as gifts.
Happy sewing 🧵 ⭐️❤️
I think any day you do your videos that works for you and gives you less stress is the best ❤🎉love your videos!! And the fabric haul
Thank you so much!! ⭐️❤️
❤ hi Sam. The fabric for baby Sparkles is wonderful!
I think so too! ⭐️❤️
Thank you for switching to Monday's. There are too many on Friday Sews, can't watch them all. Love all the fabric you picked up. I love the rainbow zebra print. Super cute.
You are so welcome!
I could never ban myself from buying fabric either, but I do have an awful lot of it! So my goal this year is to use more than I buy and hopefully end the year with slightly less fabric in the stash than I started with. Looking forward to watching you smash your stash too. 💙
Yes I feel exactly the same way ⭐️❤️
Love your enthusiasm, Sam. It is quite contagious. I've got a few plans for this coming week. I've a shirt to finish , hopefully today, for my husband & then I've a hoodie & cardigan to make for myself over this week. Love your videos Sam, no matter the day of the week. Hope you feel well soon x
Looks like you have a busy week! ⭐️❤️
It'll be nice to have you vlog on a monday. Nearly everyone does a friday, so it'ii be something to look forward to. Just going to take my measurements, (paramedics on standby!) and then start either cutting or tracing a few patterns to get me sewing from my stash , before a new haul arrives this week.
I re measured myself for a class yesterday
Christmas was definitely not kind to my waist!! 🤣🤪
Lovely fabrics, thanks for reminding me about Knighton , I’m off to have a browse 😂😂
You’re welcome 😊
Welcome to the monday vlogging gang! I really don’t like Minerva but they do get great bargains. You can always return fabrics to them though
I love watching you on Monday, way too many people on Friday to watch❤
Hi Sam you need to do what suits you. To be honest it is good to have videos to watch throughout the week so a catch up on a Monday for you is good 😊. Hope you feel better soon thank you for the videos x
Thank you
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Just suit yourself when you record your vlogs. I am happy for what ever suits you.
I think the fabric before the Rainbow zebra fabric should be a dress.
I love the Rainbow zebra fabric it’s amazing.
Oh thank you!
Yes I think it would make a magnificent dress. Joe would really like a jumper first so I’ll see what’s left over xx
Monday’s are a great idea! Doing something different suits your style. I have already completed a Jenna shirt, closet core patterns, and a Spindrift jacket from Helen’s closet…. Very pleased with my 2025 makes so far! Thank you for your inspirational vlogs and enthusiasm 😍
You have been a busy bunny 🐰
My plan this week is to cut out 3 more drews. Then I will have 5 ready to sew up! I am very excited to have more cozy easy to wear sweaters to throw on. I think Dee has a bag planned to match the gorgeous shoes she’s just made. ✨✨✨
I love the Drew
I have 2 and plans for more ⭐️❤️
Great round of fabric and plans. I'll look forward to Monday now, love your vlogs whenever. Thank you 🎉
I made a top with the green print rayon you bought. It sewed up well and is nice to wear in hot weather. It will make a lovely dress!
It’s such a beautiful print.
I’m really looking forward to wearing it 💚
Hi Sam, I love😍 the rainbow zebras! What is the base fabric for that one? So many cozy plans- we are at -9 C here! (Had to covert from F). 🥶. Hope you feel better soon, I’ve been sick since just after Christmas…ready to feel better. Looking forward to you “Frolicking 50th”. 🎉
I agree about mending. It's an quick win to get it done. But why does some of it sit waiting for months? 😂
I do love a weekly catch up. Beautiful fabrics, I have bought from Knighton and they are a bargain and always been happy. I will definitely cut down on fabric purchases, but like you I am not going to impose a ban. Hope you feel better soon. I am working on my Gambit dress, I got the fabric as part of my Christmas present.
The Gambit, is that the new Sew Different one?
Ooo fabric for Christmas, lucky you ❤️
Friday, Monday, no matter.
Quite happy with a Monday catch up. Sometimes, Fridays can become a little congested 😊 I wish I could report that my sewing has been going full steam this week, but we've had temperatures 🌡 reaching stupid-hot and I just couldn't - couldn't anything other than flop on the couch feeling sticky and awful and.... (temperature ranged from 31° C to right up to 41° C for a couple of days 🥵) Today is bliss at mid twenties and my joie de vivre is creeping out of it's hiding place so I may get on with my Onil top by Pauline Alice, which has been a bit stalled.
Oh no
I hope it’s feeling much better soon
Keep cool lovely ⭐️❤️
Beautiful shirt fabric ❤
Hi Sam, nice to see what you're up to.
Lovely fabrics. I gave up on Minerva, it’s so user unfriendly.
Ageee! I’ve had a few issues myself
Definitely not easy to navigate
A lovely way to start the week. I have to say I really can’t get on with Minervas website. It just seems so hard to find things. Plus the emails they send bug me when it’s here 20% off but then you read it and that’s for craft club and it’s 10% for others - I should unsubscribe but I do like seeing the kits and things they put together and I like seeing peoples makes when you click on a fabric or pattern. Have a good week x
Totally agree.
Me too, I really dislike the Minerva website
Wow! Rainbow Zebras!!!❤
I know right ⭐️❤️
I really like your Donny shirt with the contrast collar. I think I may have to raid my Kaffe stash and make one myself. Great idea!
It wasn’t completely planned, I just didn’t have enough of the dinosaur fabric for the whole shirt, but I definitely love what happened ⭐️❤️
What a fantastic fabric haul! Omg the rainbow zebra hoodie will be amazing! 🌈🌈🌈
Joes excited
@ so would I be
Hi sam, 9.30pm Monday night here in Melbourne OZ and I listening to you as I sew. In the spirit of #smashthestash, I'm working through some of the fabric I have had for a while (cough, cough!!). Im working on a couple of summer makes (40degree here this weekend just gone) BUT also wanting to make some winter warners as il br=e in the uK during February (Yay me!), so brain is a bit addled😵💫😅. Monday vlogs are awesome. I'll defiantly be here for them. And at the end of the day you have to do what works for you and your life... we reap the rewards! Great fabrics (those zebras are delicious! Have a great week and see you next vlog.
Good evening to you ❤️⭐️
Keep cool and happy sewing 🧵
Gorgeous fabrics! Happy 30th 😂😂😂
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You’ve got to fit what you love into your life rather than conform… I love your plans…have you made the plateau joggers, I like those. I’m making the M&M Paynter jacket..the front hip pockets took me 3 hours….i hope it’s worth it 😀
Thank you ❤️⭐️
I don’t have the Plateau pattern
I have the Stella and Hudson which look fairly similar.
The Paynter jacket looks fabulous, wowzers, you are committing x
Much prefer Mondays. There are so many Friday sews that I start to panic a bit. I don't want to miss anyone. Love the black and grey gingham. I can't find it on their website so I guess its all gone 😢. Xx
Their website is not the easiest to navigate. I’ll see if I can find a link xx
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This is SO kind of you. I agree their website is hard to negotiate.
Unfortunately there's only 0 .6 of a metre left. I was a pattern tester for the poppy pinafore, I've made several. I look forward to seeing your's. Xx
What a fabulous fabric haul! I'm excited to see how you get on! Where are you teaching, Sam. Happy New Year!
Happy new year!
I teach at Carolyn Rose Sewing school.
I also offer 0ne to one from home
Nice fabric haul 😊 I’ve been sewing a Bella frock by Lydia Naomi inspired by What Bec Sews. Unfortunately I had to unpick it last night when I made the same mistake as her and sewed it up wrong 😂
How frustrating ❤️
Loving all your fabrics. Was it Rainbow Bright that Joe used to play with? That fabric is amazing ! I looked on Knighton fabrics … lots of bargains but I couldn’t purchase anything. I was asked for a guest password and that stumped me. I’d appreciate any tips from you as how to access the site. Mondays is great for me😀Pat
Hi Pat
Are you on Facebook at all, Knighton have a community page on Facebook which is helpful xx
Which rainbow serger thread do you use?! That's brilliant!
I buy it from Pennys fabrics on Facebook marketplace
Blk/ grey trousers and vest???
I'm using up scraps. So far a bag but any ideas would be appreciated. I've got velour and sequin jersey scraps to use up and I'm thinking little bags or purses maybe.
My #sewwithloveandsparkle vlog will have lots of scrap busting ideas in it. I’m hoping to film that one this week xx
When I saw the title I thought, "It's June already?" 😅
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New years resolution, converse more with my fave vloggers😊. Have you made the Ressac sweatshirt? I've made my first one and love it. I've got a family wedding coming up, but any suggestions for someone who is 70 and sizzling as opposed to 50 and fabulous 😂. Great vlog as usual ❤❤
I love the Ressac, the pattern is on my wish list.
I think the Zoe by Emporia patterns would have you sizzling in your seventies
@SewLetsSparkleWithSam I'm just going to look now x
xXX👍👍👍