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Title: Sewing in Sheffield
Post by: cakeymcdoodle on September 24, 2020, 18:33:37 PM
Hi everyone,

I’m Scottish, lived in London for 8 years and then moved to Sheffield. I’ve been sewing intermittently since I started uni (so half my life now). It’s the hobby that has stayed with me through exams, houseshares, my wedding and now two kiddies. Sheffield has a good sewing scene but I will chat to anyone anywhere about sewing. I’m looking forward to joining in some challenges soon.  :D
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Post by: fajita on September 24, 2020, 18:36:08 PM
Welcome @cakeymcdoodle  :flower: :drink:
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Post by: BrendaP on September 24, 2020, 18:43:08 PM
Welcome to TSP.
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Post by: Greybird on September 24, 2020, 18:44:56 PM
Hello and welcome!
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Post by: Surest1tch on September 24, 2020, 19:05:03 PM
Welcome from me too  :D
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Post by: Efemera on September 24, 2020, 19:23:46 PM
Hello there....
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Post by: Silver Rose on September 24, 2020, 19:25:37 PM
Hello and welcome to TSP.
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Post by: UttaRetch on September 24, 2020, 19:29:30 PM
Hello @cakeymcdoodle.  I have been reading the Pattern review Wardrobe contest 2020 discussion thread and recognise your name from there.  I like some of your patterns, too.
Title: Re: Sewing in Sheffield
Post by: cakeymcdoodle on September 24, 2020, 19:43:53 PM
@UttaRetch thanks! Yeah I’m the maniac that sewed five days straight to get it finished before I started work again. I’m glad I can slow down again. I’m planning a big dressing gown for the warm and cosy contest.

I’m also interested in the upcycling contest here. I have a skirt and pair of jeans needing something drastic done to them!
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Post by: Helen M on September 24, 2020, 19:47:35 PM
Hello and welcome to TSP @cakeymcdoodle!
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Post by: bec on September 24, 2020, 19:49:46 PM
Hello!  :toast: Welcome @cakeymcdoodle
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Post by: Lilian on September 24, 2020, 19:54:32 PM
Welcome @cakeymcdoodle  :drink: :vintage:
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Post by: Puzzler on September 25, 2020, 07:22:59 AM
Welcome to TSP! Love your name.
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Post by: Nevis5 on September 25, 2020, 08:53:36 AM
A big welcome @cakeymcdoodle  from me too  :toast:
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Post by: Kenora on September 25, 2020, 13:40:34 PM
Welcome from me too. Looking forward to seeing your makes. :)
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Post by: WildAtlanticWay on September 25, 2020, 15:38:50 PM
Hello and welcome from me.

Looking forward to seeing your contributions.  :) :thread: :sew:
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Post by: Ploshkin on September 26, 2020, 13:43:50 PM
..... and another welcome.  It sounds as if you don't need to be tempted or misled  :)
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Post by: Catllar on September 26, 2020, 17:12:10 PM
Hi and welcome from me too. We like oven-ready sexists - we don't have to spend time convincing them they need stuff - they're already infected!! :ninja: ;)
Title: Re: Sewing in Sheffield
Post by: Acorn on September 26, 2020, 18:09:09 PM
 :laughing:  Just to reassure you - she means oven ready sewists.  We're really not that fond of sexists!!
Title: Re: Sewing in Sheffield
Post by: cakeymcdoodle on September 30, 2020, 15:22:04 PM
@Acorn I’m so glad you explained that. I couldn’t figure out what was so infectiously sexist in my comments  :laughing: