To make those gifts on the week of your mam's funeral is astounding Cara...i've been there done that... made quilts, spent months just to get the 'aw thanks' ... keep smiling ❤
I completely agree with you on your hand made gift philosophy. We do it because it’s more meaningful to us ❤ our thoughts will be with you tomorrow, take comfort from family and caring for your lovely dad. Peace be yours.
Oh Cara I absolutely love your blogs. You’re so natural. You take us into your home and open your heart to us. You feel like a really special mate I can switch on any time I like. I love what you do with your sewing and gift making. You look gorgeous in everything you make. I just enjoy you. The world would be a wonderful place with lots of Cara’s in it. So I’m really grateful we have you. Thank you. I’ll be thinking about you tomorrow. And looking forward to the next video. Never get tired of them. Xxx
It’s not until you sew that you appreciate the work amount of time and effort that can go into the smallest of items. Well done you though on making something for both your teams , that’s real commitment. I’ll be thinking of you and your family on Tuesday and hope it all goes as well as these things can xx
Hi Cara... Like you, I create gifts that I'd love to receive. Whether the receiver appreciates or likes their gifts is out of our control... But keep being You. And don't fret about what people think. You are a lovely kind lady. A friend I'll probably never meet. My thoughts are with you for tomorrow ❤
Cara, I find so much joy in making and giving gifts, often more than receiving them. I had hoped your recipients would feel so special that you have gone to so much trouble and I’m sorry their reactions weren’t as generous as you were 😊 I will be thinking of you and your family tomorrow and hope it goes as well as a day like that can go 🥰
Your precious gifts will remind the recipient when they use it and will greatly appreciate it, and you will pop into their minds with fondness . This season is such a mixed bag for some. Seems like there are more stresses-good and bad. I hope you and your loved ones have a joyful holiday season. Thanks for answering my question…those areas are the same areas I struggle with. 😊
You've made some lovely gifts. A handmade gift is priceless and full of love. You like them, we like them so it's a win win . Thinking of you for tomorrow.
I always make my community nurses I work with every year a sewing gift I’m lucky they always seem to love them. I’ve also made my secret Santa present fingers crossed she loves it I’ve knit her some socks we work up in the Yorkshire dales can be cold ! And some pjs and a book sleeve everything crossed she loves it . I’m disappointed for you I would love someone to make me a gift Your a very kind lovely lady ❤xxx
I agree about the lack of enthusiasm for homemade gifts sometimes. I have just made a couple of book bags for people that belong to book clubs. I added a pocket on the front for a notebook and pen and carefully chose the books. We will see what the reaction is! Yours look great and hope all went well yesterday ❤
Hi Cara you are so thoughtful and such a lovely colleague and friend. You have created your happiness at a very sad time in your life. how you have done this I just don't know and like you say you can't create others happiness. I loved the clip of you and your husband dancing. Beautiful xxx
Hi Cara, I always love your videos & appreciate the time & effort you put in yo making them. I think your gifts are lovely & far more personal than an off the shelf alternative. Sending lots of love for tomorrow x
I've ordered the Ressac. I have decided I like it. Haven't been able to get hold of it until now. I made loads of handmade gifts this year. bags, etc. Great you have done a lovely job.
I'm amazed you have zero WIPS! I have about 30 project bags. And currently x2 are empty so I must have about 28 WIPs at the moment. Love your lip balm holders. I might put them on my list to make next year!
Dear lovely Cara, I will be sending you warm healing energy for tomorrow. We all love and care for you. Your vlogs are so interesting and bring so much fun. Thank you so much for making today’s episode. Big hug 🤗x
You made those gifts with love and gave them with the same sentiment. If they were not appreciated, I am surprised, but it's not your problem. I will be thinking of you tomorrow.
Hi Cara! I don’t sew many gifts for others. I made a queen quilt for my Sis and I barely got a response at all and she picked out the fabrics. I was going to make her some shams too. I even have the fabrics. But I’m not! I did tell her how bad it hurt my feelings. Her and I are pretty close and I had to let it go. I still love her! I just won’t sew for her again. Only people that sew understand. My best friend always say” is that person “ quilt worthy”? I think that could work for sewing also. Thinking of you and tomorrow for you! I’m sending a big hug your way!❤
Life's a Stitch and then you Dye? Lol, I had to laugh out loud Cara! Your gifts are so special and anyone who can't appreciate what you've put in to making sure everyone has gotten something, is a baa humbug! You and your hubby look so cute dancing together. It's a lovely moment. Between my dog, my kids, my husband, grocery shopping, baking plans, cooking, etc, I'm not sure I'll have any of my handmade gifts ready in time for the 24th. Your time management has been marvelous! You have so much going on tomorrow. You'll be in my thoughts and heart. I'll light a candle in your mum's honor and hope in some small way you feel the strength from all your friends. Big hug. x
Thank you so much, my mug was a gift from a friend some time ago, it’s fun isn’t it! Thank you for your kind thoughts, I really appreciate it. Means a great deal to me x
Hi Cara I love watching your stories, bringing love and prayers today ❤ I have been a sewer but now getting more time and enjoying getting back to sewing. What pattern is the 5 pair of trousers you have cut out, I can’t remember? Happy Christmas
Cara, you gave from your heart, which is always good, but fortunately or not, "there's none as queer as folk" and leave it at that. Don't let that take away from the love that was shared ❤❤❤
To make those gifts on the week of your mam's funeral is astounding Cara...i've been there done that... made quilts, spent months just to get the 'aw thanks' ... keep smiling ❤
Just one of those things I guess 🥰 but I’m glad I did it xx thank you for your support
I completely agree with you on your hand made gift philosophy. We do it because it’s more meaningful to us ❤ our thoughts will be with you tomorrow, take comfort from family and caring for your lovely dad. Peace be yours.
Thank you Jan ❤️❤️❤️
Totally agree about the gift giving and how you yourself have to be pleased with what make 🙏. Thinking of you for tomorrow 🥰🤗💖😘
Thank you sally ❤️❤️
Oh Cara I absolutely love your blogs. You’re so natural. You take us into your home and open your heart to us. You feel like a really special mate I can switch on any time I like. I love what you do with your sewing and gift making. You look gorgeous in everything you make. I just enjoy you. The world would be a wonderful place with lots of Cara’s in it. So I’m really grateful we have you. Thank you. I’ll be thinking about you tomorrow. And looking forward to the next video. Never get tired of them. Xxx
Gosh this has broken me. What a beautiful message Dianne, thank you from the bottom of my heart x
I think your gifts were gorgeous and i would have loved to have received one.
Thank you Helen, me too 😅❤️🥰
It’s not until you sew that you appreciate the work amount of time and effort that can go into the smallest of items. Well done you though on making something for both your teams , that’s real commitment. I’ll be thinking of you and your family on Tuesday and hope it all goes as well as these things can xx
Thank you so much Claire I really appreciate that x
Hi Cara... Like you, I create gifts that I'd love to receive. Whether the receiver appreciates or likes their gifts is out of our control... But keep being You. And don't fret about what people think. You are a lovely kind lady. A friend I'll probably never meet. My thoughts are with you for tomorrow ❤
Thank you Jackie, I’m delighted that we’re friends here. I really appreciate it
Cara, I find so much joy in making and giving gifts, often more than receiving them. I had hoped your recipients would feel so special that you have gone to so much trouble and I’m sorry their reactions weren’t as generous as you were 😊
I will be thinking of you and your family tomorrow and hope it goes as well as a day like that can go 🥰
That’s so lovely of you thank you x
I’m watching this on catch up, so I’m a bit late, but I hope Tuesday went as well as can be expected Cara. All my love Jenny. 💙🌈🧶🍓
Thank you Jenny it was a room full of love, that’s the most any of us can ask for x
Your precious gifts will remind the recipient when they use it and will greatly appreciate it, and you will pop into their minds with fondness . This season is such a mixed bag for some. Seems like there are more stresses-good and bad. I hope you and your loved ones have a joyful holiday season. Thanks for answering my question…those areas are the same areas I struggle with. 😊
Thank you for such a great question. I think I probably rush those bits as I’m so keen to finish 😅❤️
My thoughts are with you Cara. Take care of yourself. xx
Thank you so much laura ❤️❤️
Sending you and your dad love and hugs and hope everything goes smoothly today (Tuesday) love Tracy x
Thank you so much Tracy I really appreciate it
You've made some lovely gifts. A handmade gift is priceless and full of love. You like them, we like them so it's a win win . Thinking of you for tomorrow.
Thank you so much x
I always make my community nurses I work with every year a sewing gift I’m lucky they always seem to love them.
I’ve also made my secret Santa present fingers crossed she loves it
I’ve knit her some socks we work up in the Yorkshire dales can be cold !
And some pjs and a book sleeve everything crossed she loves it .
I’m disappointed for you I would love someone to make me a gift
Your a very kind lovely lady ❤xxx
Ah your gifts sound wonderful!! How lovely you are ❤️❤️❤️
I agree about the lack of enthusiasm for homemade gifts sometimes. I have just made a couple of book bags for people that belong to book clubs. I added a pocket on the front for a notebook and pen and carefully chose the books. We will see what the reaction is! Yours look great and hope all went well yesterday ❤
Oh I’m certain as they are book lovers they’ll totally get it, especially with the pockets, super thoughtful xx
Hi Cara you are so thoughtful and such a lovely colleague and friend. You have created your happiness at a very sad time in your life. how you have done this I just don't know and like you say you can't create others happiness. I loved the clip of you and your husband dancing. Beautiful xxx
Thank you, important to carve out lovely moments in a sea of chaos xx
Hi Cara, I always love your videos & appreciate the time & effort you put in yo making them. I think your gifts are lovely & far more personal than an off the shelf alternative.
Sending lots of love for tomorrow x
Thank you so much!
I've ordered the Ressac. I have decided I like it. Haven't been able to get hold of it until now.
I made loads of handmade gifts this year. bags, etc. Great you have done a lovely job.
Enjoy the Ressac, careful it’s addictive 😅❤️
I'm amazed you have zero WIPS! I have about 30 project bags. And currently x2 are empty so I must have about 28 WIPs at the moment. Love your lip balm holders. I might put them on my list to make next year!
Oooo I couldn’t handle that 😅❤️ I admire you for it, but it would drive me crazy
Dear lovely Cara, I will be sending you warm healing energy for tomorrow. We all love and care for you. Your vlogs are so interesting and bring so much fun. Thank you so much for making today’s episode. Big hug 🤗x
You’re welcome it’s lovely to be creative at such a difficult time ❤️
Awww honey I hope tomorrow goes as well as it can xx
Thank you Bec, I really appreciate that x
You made those gifts with love and gave them with the same sentiment. If they were not appreciated, I am surprised, but it's not your problem. I will be thinking of you tomorrow.
That’s so lovely thank you
Will be thinking of you you tomorrow. Take care.
Thank you so much x
hope all goes well tomorrow x
Thank you so much x
Ill be thinking of you tomorrow, take time for yourself remember!
You are so lovely, thank you x
Such clever gifts you’ve made! Some people were lukewarm? So sorry! I’d be thrilled to have one!
Thank you, I really appreciate that
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Hi Cara! I don’t sew many gifts for others. I made a queen quilt for my Sis and I barely got a response at all and she picked out the fabrics. I was going to make her some shams too. I even have the fabrics. But I’m not! I did tell her how bad it hurt my feelings. Her and I are pretty close and I had to let it go. I still love her! I just won’t sew for her again.
Only people that sew understand. My best friend always say” is that person “ quilt worthy”? I think that could work for sewing also.
Thinking of you and tomorrow for you! I’m sending a big hug your way!❤
I absolutely love this story and have included it in my vlog today 😅 from now on are they ‘quilt worthy’ is my mantra xx
Life's a Stitch and then you Dye? Lol, I had to laugh out loud Cara! Your gifts are so special and anyone who can't appreciate what you've put in to making sure everyone has gotten something, is a baa humbug! You and your hubby look so cute dancing together. It's a lovely moment. Between my dog, my kids, my husband, grocery shopping, baking plans, cooking, etc, I'm not sure I'll have any of my handmade gifts ready in time for the 24th. Your time management has been marvelous! You have so much going on tomorrow. You'll be in my thoughts and heart. I'll light a candle in your mum's honor and hope in some small way you feel the strength from all your friends. Big hug. x
Thank you so much, my mug was a gift from a friend some time ago, it’s fun isn’t it! Thank you for your kind thoughts, I really appreciate it. Means a great deal to me x
My sister bought me a mug like yours in pink with different writing, it took me a few months to realise it was a cotton reel 😂
lol that’s so funny 😅❤️
Will be thinking about you tomorrow. Be aware that reaction will probably set in on thursday. If you need time off you know we understand xx
That’s super kind and great advice ❤️❤️
I hope everything goes okay for you tomorrow. I know it will be hard.
Thank you, one foot in front of the other today x
Thinking of you tomorrow.
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Hi Cara I love watching your stories, bringing love and prayers today ❤ I have been a sewer but now getting more time and enjoying getting back to sewing. What pattern is the 5 pair of trousers you have cut out, I can’t remember? Happy Christmas
Ooo enjoy getting back into it, I have the Persephone trousers by Anna Allen ready to go x
Haha…not friends with a zip fly? I wouldn’t want to be friends with any fly!
lol ❤️
Cara, you gave from your heart, which is always good, but fortunately or not, "there's none as queer as folk" and leave it at that. Don't let that take away from the love that was shared ❤❤❤
That’s such great advice, thank you