Visitors yesterday made me realise how long it's been since I was last on the blog --- it was a lovely surprise to see Aud and Carol down from Huntly again --  their pics on last post in APRIL !!!

Followed later with a visit from Kath , who was on a mission for fabric , but cant say too much yet !!

Lot's of things been going on in the shop and lots of new fabric , my favourite at the moment is the

Amy Butler.

Workshops filling up quickly , so a second date for the purse workshop with Seonaid

Thursday 16th August

6.45 pm

twenty five pounds

includes complete kit

Three spaces remaining

email

the.sew.room@hotmail.co.uk

Will definitely keep the blog more up to date !!!!

Anne x

edited to say the worshop is now full

Visitors

Yesterday , it was great to see the girls from Huntly in

the sew room

along with Kath

Today spent preparing workshops ---

After the first crochet workshop for beginners with Sara ,

making the easter basket,

Yvonne shared with us today her vase of beautiful flowers

fantastic !!!

The second workshop is on Friday 11th May

12.30-2.30

eighteen pounds

to make the first of our Christmas decs

stockings

so you have plenty of time to make them for your tree, gifts or to sell at your Craft Fairs

email

the.sew.room@hotmail.co.uk

to reserve a place

(pic to follow)

the beginners patchwork quilt class on the 9th is fully booked,

but email if you would like to go on the list for its

repeat performance .

more dates soon

anne x

Yesterday's Projects

These were the three workshops at

GJWTHF

at

The Papeterie

yesterday ... a super day of crafting fun.

Now on to Perth's projects  !!!!!

We are there on 9th June remember .

Anne x

About Time Too !!!

Yes about time I updated the blog !!!!

Just don't know where the time is going-----

Have been busy in the shop ---

workshops and prep for

GJWTHF

this Saturday at the Papeterie

sneaky peak , thanks to Kath and her photo skills

and have been reorganising the shop , the workshop now in the "front room"

so to speak and all the fabric now concentrated in the rear, along with

Annie's fabulous chalk paint.

Lot's of new fabric has arrived -----

and a tour of the rear shop---

The workshop was spread with the kits for Saturday so no photo allowed !!!!

Back soon with photos of Saturday

Anne x

another late update---------

more workshops  done -----

The Alford Guides and Brownies

Ali's first time on her new sewing machine ----

a one on one tuition session ----

twenty five pounds for an hour to learn to love your sewing machine !

Et Voila !!!!

Workshop to come ----

Alison is guiding you through the making of her oh soooo cute owl

on

Friday 16th  March

 at 1.00 pm

Twenty pounds

including all materials

email

the.sew.room@hotmail.co.uk

for your place

Anne

What's been going on ------

Scottie worshop mark two

Week one of the apron workshop with the children

Week two --- finishing off and adding their favourite recipe

They all did a great job.

The craft tote workshop--

thanks for the yummy cakes Rona xxx

Can you believe I'll be ordering the Christmas fabric on Tuesday !!!

Will be having a Christmas workshop each month starting in March,

so we get plenty of time to make our gifts and decorations.

Am doing a workshop Saturday with the local Brownies and Guides,

so the shop may open a little later on Saturday morning .

Sunday is the shaggy chenille cushion workshop,

which is full,

however am running it again the following Sunday 26th at 1pm,

two spaces left

email

the.sew.room@hotmail.co.uk

if you like to come

Saturday 25th at 1pm is the make a Mother's day present

for the children part one

part two the following Saturday to finish.

Sorry have to keep the project a secret !!!!

Sneaky peeks soon for

GJWTHF

Annex

Hanging around ......

this cute little bunting

very easy and quick to make.

(The craft tote workshops - 19th and 22nd

are now both fully booked ,but will announce another date soon.)

Keep Calm and Sew On !!!

Anne x

A Little Diversion

Took time out today to finish the little shaggy quilt I started Tuesday afternoon

Been through the washer to complete the technique and left to dry overnight .

Also some new patterns instock .....

Before leaving the shop tonight , made a start on the

GJWTHF

project --but can't let you see yet !!!!!!!

Another Diary Date

Scottie Dog Cushion

Thursday 26th  and Sunday 29th January

1pm

thirty five pounds

*****

AND

A great bag for beginners

A black and white Toile de Joie design with striped lining

and interior pocket.

Thursday 2nd February

1pm

Thirty five pounds

email

the.sew.room@hotmail.co.uk

for you place

HOT NEWS !!!

the first date for this year -------

First workshop date !!!

The first workshop dates are for the craft/sewing tote

Thursday 19th January

1pm - 4.30pm

or

Sunday 22nd January

1pm  4.30pm

Thirty five pounds

email

the.sew.room@hotmail.co.uk

to reserve a place

up and coming workshops include the scottie dog, table runner,

"love" cushion for valentines

and "royal" stitching for the Queen's Jubilee !!!

Childrens workshops following shortly

Oh ! and finally signage is up at the shop !!!! YAY !!!

Keep Calm and Carry on Sewing!!!!!!!

Anne xxx

Happy New Year !!!!!

Wishing everyone the best

2012

and the  motto will be ........

My fab Christmas pressie from Debbi

Thank you Debbi

So enjoyed my Christmas coffee whilst listening to

MR BUBLE

thanks to Kath

Here's to a creative year filled with happiness

Anne x