Firstly, thank you for your kind get well wishes - I'm happily feeling way better than I did last week, with just the pesky sniffles lingering on.
And then, a hearty welcome to my new followers, I hope you enjoy joining in on my crafty adventures here. Do leave me a little comment if you like so I can say hello properly :-)
So, what seems like ages ago now (in reality it was just earlier this month, but with lots of other stuff inbetween), I spent a couple of days at the beautiful Alexandra Palace in London at The Knitting & Stitching Show, with the rest of the lovely Sew Me Something gals.
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| the beautiful Rose Window at Ally Pally |
Ably assisted by The Bearded One, Jules' kind & helpful other half, we loaded up the van and departing Stratford upon Avon, headed south to the capital.
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| it WILL all fit . . . |
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| see . . . I told you so ; - ) |
Next on the agenda was to turn this:
. . . into this :
Then over the course of the show, we took turns on the stand meeting lots of lovely fellow crafty peeps and showcasing the new Sew Me Something patterns,
at all times watched over by our mascot, William The Bard himself . . .
Regular readers here will know that I'm a big fan of Jules' designs and at last count I have already made six of The Kate Dress in various forms and two Viola reversible skirts, so I couldn't wait to try my hand at the new patterns too. So far I've made two of the lovely cowl neck Peaseblossom t-shirts - and I think the Rosalind Pyjamas would be just perfect for those wintery PJ days at home, don't you?
Anyway, so the good news is that lovely Jules, the designer extrordinaire has kindly let me have one of these fab new patterns to give away to one of you lovelies. Yay : - )
The lucky winner will get to choose between the stylish Portia Trousers, the comfy Peaseblossom T-shirt or the pretty Rosalind Pyjamas - please do pop over here to read all about them from Jules herself, and see some more lovely pics.
So, if you'd like your name to go in the hat, all you have to do is be a follower here (either via GFC or Bloglovin' or email) and leave me a little comment below, ensuring that I have a way to contact you if you win. (This is especially important for all the "no-reply" bloggers out there.)
The giveaway will close at midnight (GMT) next Wednesday, 5th November 2014 ,and I'll draw and announce the lucky winner asap thereafter. Good luck . . .
'til next time,
be happy
xoxo
Oh, and ps. Sew Me Something will be at the Knitting & Stitching Harrogate show on 20-23 November too, so if you're going along too, do pop by.
***** 06/11/14: edited to add : This giveaway is now closed. *****
***** 06/11/14: edited to add : This giveaway is now closed. *****
Oooh yes please Gilly! I'm loving those Portia trousers - very Katharine Hepburn! Looks like you had a great time at the show. Have you considered hiring out the van with the slogan 'Tardis for Hire' ;) Hope you're enjoying half term x Jane
ReplyDeleteI would love to be included, I thought the PJs would be perfect for myself and my daughters. mamasmercantile1@gmail.com I am going to pop over and admire some of those patterns.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway! I could really use some new pjs, and these look great. lisejackson000 (at) gmail (dot) com
ReplyDeleteGreat patterns, I've always admired your makes and I really must pop over and take a look at the patterns. I always seem to be doing catch up this year, as I am now with blogging! Glad you are starting to feel better, I had a stinker of a cold after our hols which really knocked me about, so I can sympathize with you totally! x
ReplyDeleteI love the new designs especially the PJ's. I'd like to make some new ones for Christmas morning. Looks like Ally Pally was good fun if hard work too!
ReplyDeleteI have followed on Bloglovin for some time.
Yes please ! I love the pyjamas!
ReplyDeleteYou know me Gilly, I love making anything but I really love that swaggy T-shirt and have just the fabric in red! Jo x
ReplyDeleteThe stall looked great. Lovely sewing patterns. Will be at knitting and stitching show in dublin this week.
ReplyDeleteFabulous patterns, I love the Rosalind pjyamas. I'm not a sewer so I'd have to talk nicely to Hubby's auntie if I won, there's not much she can't do with her sewing machine.
ReplyDeleteIt looked like you had a great time at the Ally Pally, sadly I couldn't make it this year.
ReplyDeleteThis is one fabulous giveaway, would love to enter please. If I was lucky enough to win I would love the Rosalind PJs. I think my darling daughter and I could lounge about in those in total style!!
Thanks again for arranging such a brilliant giveaway.
Helenxx
Sounds like you had a good time at Ally Pally. Wished I could've gone but other things got in the way. I'd love to join in please and the PJs would be my choice if I were to win. Thanks Gilly. P x
ReplyDeleteI'd love to be included, such lovely patterns. l'd like to make the pyjamas in a lovely snuggly flannelette.
ReplyDeleteOh cool - those Portia pants look perfect. I am off to see what size they go up to :)
ReplyDeleteWhat fun you must have had in London.Thanks for visiting me Gilly, I've enjoyed visiting your blog. Ann x
ReplyDeleteThe stall looked a treat. It looks as if you had a lot of fun chatting to the madding crowd. Some gorgeous patterns there, Gilly. I'm a jarmie girl, myself...I can see myself lounging around my humble abode in those pretties.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a wonderful time the stall looks amazing, Pj's for me, please.
ReplyDeleteClare xx
I haven't been to the knitting and stitching show for a long time. I must make a plan to go again. It looks like you had a lovely time :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're feeling a bit better, Gilly. I hope the sniffles go away soon too.
ReplyDeleteI went to the site to see what sizes the patterns were and can't see anything anywhere to say how big they go up to. Any clues? Anyway, if I win, I'd have a go at the Peaseblossom top. Thanks for the chance! :o)
Ooooh, I need the Pyjama Pattern.
ReplyDeleteI had a ticket for a lovely coach trip to Ally Pally but had to cancel as I was struck down with a "virus" Still not right yet. It would have been my first visit and I was soooo looking forward to it. Roll on next year.
Hugs
Such a lovely show, I love that blouse.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meredith
Gosh, it looks as though you worked very hard and were very busy. I hope that you found some time to have a wander and enjoy yourself too. Please don't enter me in the giveaway - it would be wasted on me! xx
ReplyDeleteCan I be included please. Pj's pattern please. Looks like you had a busy day. X
ReplyDeleteThe Rosalind Pyjamas look so cozy. I'd love to make my own Pyjamas, the styles today aren't my favorites. Thanks to both of you for the opportunity to win. ;-> Toni Anne I follow through Bloglovin.
ReplyDeletePick me ! Pick me! Pleeeeeeese.....
ReplyDeleteOh I hope you are well and truly recovered. My son gave me fresher's flu and I have been fighting it off for weeks. You trip down to Ally Pally looked wonderful and your stall is amazing. Oh I do love those PJ's. I will have to pay a virtual visit to Jules to check out more lovely patterns.
ReplyDeleteAli xx