Dear Karen! So delighted to see you had such a fun day out! You've earned it. Really made me smile seeing you so happy with the whole day! well done girl!! XX
Thank you Maggie, I'm so glad it made you smile too 😁. Thank you so much for your generous donation to my Kofi page! That's so kind of you 🤗. I thoroughly enjoyed the day and really hope to attend more shows in the future xx
Now you know you need to go to sewing expositions at least every once in a while. You deserve the occasional day out. I loved your buttons. I love the frixon pens.
Thank you!! Yes I definitely hope to visit more shows, it really was a lovely day out. I felt revived afterwards and have been buzzing all week about it. Glad to hear you like the frixion pens, I'm excited to try it out xx
Your catwalk went so well, congratulations & love your coat Karen. Love all the bits you bought but can’t believe you were so restrained in not buying any fabric.❤️
Thanks so much Ali 🥰. I know I felt good for not buying fabric, but I'm so pleased with what I did get. Just wish I'd of seem the rosy cheeks label stand xx
That looked like SO much fun. Honestly you should be so proud of yourself. What a privilege to be chosen. Had a real giggle myself at your comments about the journey. Loved your vlogs and been watching since you started from sunny South Africa.
Thank you so much Sharon, gosh thank you for watching since I started...I bet you can tell I'm a bit more confident with the camera now lol. Aww honestly it was such a fun day and I hope to be able to go again next year. Yes the journey was quite long, but I'm so appreciative that my dad was able to drive me there because otherwise I'd have been on the train and trying to find my way through London that way ☺️ xx
Well done your Jacket is beautiful and how lovely to get the chance to show it on the catwalk. The Business Design Centre is a nice Venue I have visited there a few times for the Country Living Show I am certainly going to attend this Sewing Event next year. So lovely to see you and yours friends having a great day out. X
Thank you Mariangela, it really was a lovely day and would highly recommend it. I hope to go again next year too all being well. So I hope you get the chance too xx
What an absolutely fantastic day! I am envious!! Not really something quite like that here. Puts me in the mind to plan a trip sometime to the UK during the show😉 You totally rocked the runway… beautiful inside and out!!! Well done!
Thanks Cyndy, I was buzzing all week from it. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole day and the catwalk was the icing on the cake. I'll definitely got again and yes I think that would be great if you managed to visit during a time when a show was on. The knitting and stitching show in October is a popular one, although I've not been to that one before either. So glad my nerves didn't show through lol xx
Congratulations on the catwalk beautiful fabric and you did a amazing job What a wonderful memory for you And awesome to meet with so many fellow sewest and meet people Wonderful that your parents came along Is your Mom a seamstress as well? What a great day I am so jealous of everyone that has posted on going to the knitting and stitch festival Even a few gals that I follow in Florida and California are going to a sewing expo festival I live in Northern Saskatchewan Canada and if we had a sewing festival it would likely be in a large centre Toronto Ontario or Vancouver BC and flying in Canada is ridiculously expensive and have to drive 2 and half hours to get to a airport lol So I am in my sewing room watching all these sewing videos and enjoying the fabrics and patterns that some have purchased And dreaming about maybe going to a festival one day 😉 Always enjoy your videos Take care and looking forward to seeing more Happy sewing God bless you
Thank you so much Joanne, it was such a lovely day and I really enjoyed the catwalk...like you say a nice memory to have. It's such a shame they don't do these type of things more local for people who love in other countries. I was very lucky that my mum and dad were willing to come with me. No my mum doesn't sew, she's a knitter. However her mum (my nan) did sew and she used to make me lots of twirly skirts when I was younger. So glad you enjoy watching my videos as I do enjoy making them and sharing my sewing and crafting journey. Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words ☺️ xx
I loved this video so much! Your excitement was just incredible and rightly so… you were wonderful on the catwalk! I’d say you were buzzing after it!! Well done!!!!!
Thanks Rachel, yes I was definitely buzzing...that lasted the whole week I think lol. Glad you enjoyed the video ..I wasn't sure if I was going to come across completely annoying with all my singing voices!! 🤣🤣 Xx
How excited are you? Infectious 😂😂😂 Glad you had a wonderful time. I like a tin too😉 word of warning with the frixion pen. If you use the on a dark fabric such as linen when ironed it leaves a bleached mark behind so use in the seam allowances or test first. ❤️
Lol Shirley, I've been like an over excited puppy all week reminiscing about it 🤣. Ooh good to know about the frixion pen! I will definitely do a test on fabrics first then, thank you xx
Was laughing at your disaster about getting there. 😂 I hate the city. Just the thought of parking stresses me out . 😂Glad you made it safely. Looks like you all had a wonderful day. 😁 Something to treasure forever. 😊
Thanks Tracy, yes I'm so glad I wasn't driving myself, I would have got in a right pickle lol. It was such a wonderful day which I'll never forget 🥰 xx
Looks like you had a great time on the catwalk - and you looked fab! You made me laugh out loud with the story of your mum and the car park railings - sounds a bit like me :)
Hi Karen, you looked lovely. Such a shame I didn't see you. It was a Fab day and was quite restrained myself and only brought 1 piece of fabric from Adaku at Dovetailed. I also brought one of Jen’s rulers. Btw I love the second to last image of you with Helen😍🙌🏾
Thanks Denise 😄, it was such a fun day wasn't it. Yes such a shame we didn't see each other. I've already been using Jen's ruler, such a handy tool. Xx
You look so buzzing and happy - it's great to see! I am so glad that the festival went so well. You really rocked the catwalk, and how lovely to see Anna also.
Thanks so much Eileen, I've been buzzing all week from it lol. I'm so glad I was able to go...it was so much fun and I thoroughly enjoyed catching up with Ana, Angela and Adele xx
Lol, it's a running joke now, it was even funny at the time, even though she did quite a bit of damage 🤣. Thank you, it was such a fun day and even dad enjoyed himself I think xx
Thank you June, I loved the whole day and it was so nice to catch up with so many sewing friends who I haven't seen for awhile, it always adds to the experience. So glad you like my coat xx
Thank you! Ha yes I've got quite a few buttons stashed away, you never know when you might need them though. I'm a bit fussy with buttons too, but that's another story 🤣 xx
Thanks Leann...I'm pleased with how it went considering I just followed what everyone else was doing. Looking back on it I felt I was quite quick, but I think that was the nerves lol xx
Thanks Gemma, so glad you enjoyed my over-excited video lol. Lots of singing voice going on - cringe! I loved the catwalk, it was so much fun and such a buzz xx
Love the look of the sunset dress and your Joan and Ethel buttons. Hope you had a good time at the festival, I’ve never been but it looked great 😊 💖 xx
Thanks Becky, it was my first show to go to and would recommend it. Yes the Sunset dress looks lovely doesn't it, hoping it'll work well with the belt buckle like you've done with your Lyra dress. Xx
It was lovely meeting you on Saturday. You looked gorgeous. I can’t believe when I first saw you you’d just arrived and were flustered about being late. I’m glad you made it on time and you did really well.
Hi Noelia, it was so lovely to meet you, so sorry I was a bit flustered and preoccupied initially. It was great to chat with both you and your daughter - she has a real talent there with he knitting, her cardigan was beautiful and you looked gorgeous in your sew over it dress. I'd like to make the Eve dress, o have the pattern and now I have some fabric to go with it too ☺️ xx
Aw Karen how amazing I loved this vlog you all look so professional on the catwalk 🤗 It was lovely to see you all having a fabulous time 👏👏 I hope you all enjoyed the apple crumble 😂🧵🥰
Thank you Lynne, so glad you enjoyed watching. I absolutely loved the whole day and can't wait to go to another show in the future, with or without the catwalk lol xx
Ahh I love how excited you are talking about the show 😁 lovely purchases and well done for not getting fabric 😂 I loved watching you on the catwalk too you did a great job xx
Thank you Michelle, shame I missed you, would have been lovely to meet in person. I've been a dizzy all week because of it, it gave me such a feel good energy lol. Xx
Oh Karen, I can tell you're still on a high from the day, well done for not falling over 😂. I avoid buying patterns which are nearly £20 as I think that's a bit steep, especially when you need to buy the fabric and notions as well. Looks like there were lots of stalls, I did umm and arrr about going but wasn't sure about going on my own so didn't go in the end. London traffic is a nightmare if you're not a local as the drivers don't give you time to look at the signs of where to go or which lane to go in.
Thanks Hales! Definitely still on a high. It was such an amazing experience. Aww yeah it's a lovely festival so I'd highly recommend going if you can next time! Arrange to meet someone or drag someone along with you lol. I couldn't cope with London traffic, it would drive me mad 🤣 xx
I’m glad you had such a grand time, and I’m sure you looked beautiful with your pretty smile. We all need a break from the family sometimes and you deserve it. I also love the drawings in the background which I presume were done by your children. Are they pictures of you and your husband?
Thank you so much, it was lovely to get away for the day and enjoy some time to myself. The boys were kept busy with an outing with Simon so they thoroughly enjoyed that. Aww thank you, those two pictures are self portraits of my eldest son Harry, his first one was the top one in his first year if school and the one below was in his second year. They're great aren't they lol xx
Aww, this video is giving me all the feels! Such a fabulous catwalk. Wish I could have seen it live, but I ended up too busy on that day and going on Friday. Little Rosie Cheeks was right next to Jenerates, but there was so much there, it's easy to miss things. So glad that you had a great day! 💞
Thank you so much Theresa! Aww shame to not meet you, but hopefully at another show in the future. I bought that Jenerates ruler from the Maven stand so I also missed her stand as well, so annoying. Next time I must recheck the floorplan lol. Xx
Ahh yes that's a good idea. Sometimes I do use Simon's tape measure lol. Do you know what, since opening the tape measure I bought it's only in cm and I work in inches mainly so that's a shame xx
You have a lovely smile, lovely teeth and great legs. You did Brilliantly on the catwalk, your coat looked fabulous. I liked your hair style …. I used to wear my hair like that many, many years ago 🐶
Thank you so much for your lovely comments 🥰. I love this hairstyle...I saw someone with it and thought I'd try it myself. It adds a bit of width to my small head lol. Thank you, I really did enjoy the whole day xx
So lovely to see you strutting your stuff on the catwalk. You made in fun. 🙌💜💚❤️💙
Thank you Sarah, it was so much fun. I loved it and I really enjoyed the whole day out xx
Dear Karen! So delighted to see you had such a fun day out! You've earned it. Really made me smile seeing you so happy with the whole day! well done girl!! XX
Thank you Maggie, I'm so glad it made you smile too 😁. Thank you so much for your generous donation to my Kofi page! That's so kind of you 🤗. I thoroughly enjoyed the day and really hope to attend more shows in the future xx
That festival sounds like SO much fun! I wish we had something like that in my neck of the woods.
Aww yeah it really was so much fun. They should do these events everywhere I think xx
🤩🤩🤩 looks like you had lots of fun. Lovely makes and congrats on practicing restraint.
Thank you so much! Ha yes that restraint doesn't normally happen, but I knew I really didn't need more fabric lol xx
Now you know you need to go to sewing expositions at least every once in a while. You deserve the occasional day out. I loved your buttons. I love the frixon pens.
Thank you!! Yes I definitely hope to visit more shows, it really was a lovely day out. I felt revived afterwards and have been buzzing all week about it. Glad to hear you like the frixion pens, I'm excited to try it out xx
What fun! Looks like a fabulous time.
Thanks Christine, it really was so much fun 🥰 xx
Your catwalk went so well, congratulations & love your coat Karen. Love all the bits you bought but can’t believe you were so restrained in not buying any fabric.❤️
Thanks so much Ali 🥰. I know I felt good for not buying fabric, but I'm so pleased with what I did get. Just wish I'd of seem the rosy cheeks label stand xx
I think it’s excellent you were chosen.
Thank you! I felt really honoured to have been asked and very lucky too xx
That looked like SO much fun. Honestly you should be so proud of yourself. What a privilege to be chosen. Had a real giggle myself at your comments about the journey. Loved your vlogs and been watching since you started from sunny South Africa.
Thank you so much Sharon, gosh thank you for watching since I started...I bet you can tell I'm a bit more confident with the camera now lol. Aww honestly it was such a fun day and I hope to be able to go again next year. Yes the journey was quite long, but I'm so appreciative that my dad was able to drive me there because otherwise I'd have been on the train and trying to find my way through London that way ☺️ xx
Well done your Jacket is beautiful and how lovely to get the chance to show it on the catwalk. The Business Design Centre is a nice Venue I have visited there a few times for the Country Living Show I am certainly going to attend this Sewing Event next year. So lovely to see you and yours friends having a great day out. X
Thank you Mariangela, it really was a lovely day and would highly recommend it. I hope to go again next year too all being well. So I hope you get the chance too xx
What an absolutely fantastic day! I am envious!! Not really something quite like that here. Puts me in the mind to plan a trip sometime to the UK during the show😉 You totally rocked the runway… beautiful inside and out!!! Well done!
Thanks Cyndy, I was buzzing all week from it. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole day and the catwalk was the icing on the cake. I'll definitely got again and yes I think that would be great if you managed to visit during a time when a show was on. The knitting and stitching show in October is a popular one, although I've not been to that one before either. So glad my nerves didn't show through lol xx
Congratulations on the catwalk beautiful fabric and you did a amazing job
What a wonderful memory for you
And awesome to meet with so many fellow sewest and meet people
Wonderful that your parents came along
Is your Mom a seamstress as well?
What a great day
I am so jealous of everyone that has posted on going to the knitting and stitch festival
Even a few gals that I follow in Florida and California are going to a sewing expo festival
I live in Northern Saskatchewan Canada and if we had a sewing festival it would likely be in a large centre Toronto Ontario or Vancouver BC and flying in Canada is ridiculously expensive and have to drive 2 and half hours to get to a airport lol
So I am in my sewing room watching all these sewing videos and enjoying the fabrics and patterns that some have purchased
And dreaming about maybe going to a festival one day 😉
Always enjoy your videos
Take care and looking forward to seeing more
Happy sewing
God bless you
Thank you so much Joanne, it was such a lovely day and I really enjoyed the catwalk...like you say a nice memory to have. It's such a shame they don't do these type of things more local for people who love in other countries. I was very lucky that my mum and dad were willing to come with me. No my mum doesn't sew, she's a knitter. However her mum (my nan) did sew and she used to make me lots of twirly skirts when I was younger.
So glad you enjoy watching my videos as I do enjoy making them and sharing my sewing and crafting journey.
Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words ☺️ xx
I loved this video so much! Your excitement was just incredible and rightly so… you were wonderful on the catwalk! I’d say you were buzzing after it!! Well done!!!!!
Thanks Rachel, yes I was definitely buzzing...that lasted the whole week I think lol. Glad you enjoyed the video ..I wasn't sure if I was going to come across completely annoying with all my singing voices!! 🤣🤣 Xx
@@sewlittletime not at all! It was brilliant!
How excited are you? Infectious 😂😂😂 Glad you had a wonderful time. I like a tin too😉 word of warning with the frixion pen. If you use the on a dark fabric such as linen when ironed it leaves a bleached mark behind so use in the seam allowances or test first. ❤️
Lol Shirley, I've been like an over excited puppy all week reminiscing about it 🤣. Ooh good to know about the frixion pen! I will definitely do a test on fabrics first then, thank you xx
Can you stop being so fabulous please 😍😘 xx
Lol thanks chucka 🤗 xx
Fun! 🤩
Thank you, it really was 😀💃 xx
Was laughing at your disaster about getting there. 😂 I hate the city. Just the thought of parking stresses me out . 😂Glad you made it safely. Looks like you all had a wonderful day. 😁 Something to treasure forever. 😊
Thanks Tracy, yes I'm so glad I wasn't driving myself, I would have got in a right pickle lol. It was such a wonderful day which I'll never forget 🥰 xx
The tins are very cute!
Thank you, they always come in handy xx
You looked fantastic! Well done xx
Thank you so much 🥰 xx
Great job Karen!
Thanks so much Michelle 🥰 xx
Looks like you had a great time on the catwalk - and you looked fab! You made me laugh out loud with the story of your mum and the car park railings - sounds a bit like me :)
Only mum lol!! Aww yeah it really was a fab day and I'd love to be able to go again. Thank you, I really love that coat xx
Hi Karen, you looked lovely. Such a shame I didn't see you. It was a Fab day and was quite restrained myself and only brought 1 piece of fabric from Adaku at Dovetailed. I also brought one of Jen’s rulers. Btw I love the second to last image of you with Helen😍🙌🏾
Thanks Denise 😄, it was such a fun day wasn't it. Yes such a shame we didn't see each other. I've already been using Jen's ruler, such a handy tool. Xx
You look so buzzing and happy - it's great to see! I am so glad that the festival went so well. You really rocked the catwalk, and how lovely to see Anna also.
@Eileen Rafferty Thanku, very kind of you. x
Thanks so much Eileen, I've been buzzing all week from it lol. I'm so glad I was able to go...it was so much fun and I thoroughly enjoyed catching up with Ana, Angela and Adele xx
Such a great day Karen, you were amazing! Not so sure your mum will be thrilled about you giving away her driving misdemeanours! x
Lol, it's a running joke now, it was even funny at the time, even though she did quite a bit of damage 🤣. Thank you, it was such a fun day and even dad enjoyed himself I think xx
Great vlog Karen
Thank you Jan 😀 xx
Very well done on the catwalk Karen. I loved your little wiggle and your underarm skip/twirl, but mostly your beautiful smile 😃
Thanks Becky 🥰..ha yeah the underarm twirl was definitely when the nerves had disappeared 🤣 xx
You can tell you were very excited it would have been a great day, your coat looked fantastic on you, you looked great on the catwalk x
Thank you so much Judith. Yes very excited lol! I thoroughly enjoyed the whole day and the catwalk was the icing on the cake. Xx
Wow Karen you looked amazing on the catwalk, I just love your coat in that fabulous fabric too. Lovely to see you catching up with Adelle and Angela
Thank you June, I loved the whole day and it was so nice to catch up with so many sewing friends who I haven't seen for awhile, it always adds to the experience. So glad you like my coat xx
Your antique buttons are lovely. I actually love buttons and have so many but rarely make anything that needs them.
Nice runway walk! A born model!
Thank you! Ha yes I've got quite a few buttons stashed away, you never know when you might need them though. I'm a bit fussy with buttons too, but that's another story 🤣 xx
I love the joy in this video Karen! You looked amazing on the catwalk - that coat is beautiful. ❤❤
Thank you Amelia...I've been so excited all week about it, if a stranger stopped me for a chat I'd probably tell them about it too lol xx
👌 Wow! Fantastic job especially with no run through. I'm glad you had a blast! I always enjoy watching your videos.
Thanks Leann...I'm pleased with how it went considering I just followed what everyone else was doing. Looking back on it I felt I was quite quick, but I think that was the nerves lol xx
Bravo! You're a born model! Happy to see that you had so much fun and that you shared it with us
Thank you Michele, so glad you enjoyed watching. Lol it was a very fun experience ☺️💃 xx
So glad you had a lovely day…well done for being so brave and you looked gorgeous 😍… your smile is infectious so please don’t stop , take care xxx
Thanks so much Sally, I still Ile thinking back to the catwalk. Such a buzz. I definitely want to go to more shows now ☺️ xx
That was lovely... You looked great on the cat walk..... I am so happy for you... Well done 😀👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you so much, it really was so much fun, especially once the nerves had settled xx
Congratulations on your catwalk Karen, you looked amazing! This was so much fun to watch, glad you had a great time! X
Thanks Gemma, so glad you enjoyed my over-excited video lol. Lots of singing voice going on - cringe! I loved the catwalk, it was so much fun and such a buzz xx
Love the look of the sunset dress and your Joan and Ethel buttons. Hope you had a good time at the festival, I’ve never been but it looked great 😊 💖 xx
Thanks Becky, it was my first show to go to and would recommend it. Yes the Sunset dress looks lovely doesn't it, hoping it'll work well with the belt buckle like you've done with your Lyra dress. Xx
It sounds like it was a great day because your excitement is infectious and I’m in Leicester too!
Thank you Rhondda ☺️, lol it was so much fun and I haven't stopped buzzing about it all week. Oh wow are you!? That's great ☺️ xx
Loved this, Karen! So happy for you! You did great on the catwalk! 💗
Thanks so much Andra! 😁💃 Xx
Well done Karen, you and your coat looked amazing. I can see how much you enjoyed it you haven’t stopped smiling all the way through this vlog 🥰🥰
Aww thank you Vicki, I'm so glad it made you smile too 😁. I just loved it and haven't stopped feeling on a high all week lol xx
It was lovely meeting you on Saturday. You looked gorgeous. I can’t believe when I first saw you you’d just arrived and were flustered about being late. I’m glad you made it on time and you did really well.
Hi Noelia, it was so lovely to meet you, so sorry I was a bit flustered and preoccupied initially. It was great to chat with both you and your daughter - she has a real talent there with he knitting, her cardigan was beautiful and you looked gorgeous in your sew over it dress. I'd like to make the Eve dress, o have the pattern and now I have some fabric to go with it too ☺️ xx
Awww looks like you’ve had a fab time honey! Loved seeing you on the catwalk 👌🏼
Thanks Ruan, it was such a buzz, I loved it. I enjoyed the whole day, such a treat ☺️ xx
Fantastic 🍾🥇🎖🇦🇺🦘
Thank you so much 🥰❤️ xx
Aw Karen how amazing I loved this vlog you all look so professional on the catwalk 🤗
It was lovely to see you all having a fabulous time 👏👏
I hope you all enjoyed the apple crumble 😂🧵🥰
Thank you Lynne, so glad you enjoyed watching. I absolutely loved the whole day and can't wait to go to another show in the future, with or without the catwalk lol xx
beautiful coat! that looked so fun...i wish we had that here. tfs:)
Thank you! Aww yeah that would be good if they did this kind of thing in every country/region ☺️ xx
Ahh I love how excited you are talking about the show 😁 lovely purchases and well done for not getting fabric 😂
I loved watching you on the catwalk too you did a great job xx
Thank you Michelle, shame I missed you, would have been lovely to meet in person. I've been a dizzy all week because of it, it gave me such a feel good energy lol. Xx
I think you are a natural
Thanks Tracy 😀 xx
Oh Karen, I can tell you're still on a high from the day, well done for not falling over 😂. I avoid buying patterns which are nearly £20 as I think that's a bit steep, especially when you need to buy the fabric and notions as well. Looks like there were lots of stalls, I did umm and arrr about going but wasn't sure about going on my own so didn't go in the end. London traffic is a nightmare if you're not a local as the drivers don't give you time to look at the signs of where to go or which lane to go in.
Thanks Hales! Definitely still on a high. It was such an amazing experience. Aww yeah it's a lovely festival so I'd highly recommend going if you can next time! Arrange to meet someone or drag someone along with you lol. I couldn't cope with London traffic, it would drive me mad 🤣 xx
I’m glad you had such a grand time, and I’m sure you looked beautiful with your pretty smile. We all need a break from the family sometimes and you deserve it.
I also love the drawings in the background which I presume were done by your children.
Are they pictures of you and your husband?
Thank you so much, it was lovely to get away for the day and enjoy some time to myself. The boys were kept busy with an outing with Simon so they thoroughly enjoyed that.
Aww thank you, those two pictures are self portraits of my eldest son Harry, his first one was the top one in his first year if school and the one below was in his second year. They're great aren't they lol xx
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Aww, this video is giving me all the feels! Such a fabulous catwalk. Wish I could have seen it live, but I ended up too busy on that day and going on Friday.
Little Rosie Cheeks was right next to Jenerates, but there was so much there, it's easy to miss things. So glad that you had a great day! 💞
Thank you so much Theresa! Aww shame to not meet you, but hopefully at another show in the future. I bought that Jenerates ruler from the Maven stand so I also missed her stand as well, so annoying. Next time I must recheck the floorplan lol. Xx
You need to get metal rulers they are more accurate
Ahh yes that's a good idea. Sometimes I do use Simon's tape measure lol. Do you know what, since opening the tape measure I bought it's only in cm and I work in inches mainly so that's a shame xx
You have a lovely smile, lovely teeth and great legs. You did Brilliantly on the catwalk, your coat looked fabulous. I liked your hair style …. I used to wear my hair like that many, many years ago 🐶
Thank you so much for your lovely comments 🥰. I love this hairstyle...I saw someone with it and thought I'd try it myself. It adds a bit of width to my small head lol. Thank you, I really did enjoy the whole day xx