A little while in advance . . .
1. Diarise a date with a lovely, creative friend and set aside the whole day.
2. Plan what you're going to make, choose & buy the fabric and notions.
3. Start to look forward to it.
The day before . . .
4. Bake something. No Perfect Sewing Day would be complete without something sweet & yummy. In my world anyway.
On the day . . .
5. Spend the entire day in the company of above-mentioned lovely & creative friend and her oh-so-sweet hounds, just nattering, laughing, pinning, snipping, gathering, sewing . . .
6. Don't forget to stop for a yummy sweet snacks and lunch in between.
And that my lovely peeps, is How to enjoy A Perfect Sewing Day.
In my world anyway.
Thanks lovely, creative Mrs Purple Pepper - what shall we make next ?
'til next time,
xoxo
ps. Whilst it wasn't strictly a tea party, there was indeed tea and there was indeed cake, so I'm linking up with the lovely Chantille Fleur today for Tea Party Tuesday.
the perfect way to while away the day........what a lovely thing to do...and we share the same polka dot tablecloth too! x
ReplyDeleteIt's my 'sewing cloth' which covers the red fabric one! Sew much easier for getting rid of all those ickle bits of thread and fluffy bits!
DeleteAnd I've got the same polka dot tablecloth on my sewing table too. We obviously share excellent taste in tableclothes :-)
DeleteSounds like the perfect day. I've had my eye on that fabric in the last photo for a while. Your picture reminded me about it :-)
ReplyDeleteLooks like a perfect day for sewing to me too!!! Love the sweet snacks and tea idea, it goes so perfectly, doesn't!?! Your fabric looks so pretty, can't wait to see what you made! :) xo Holly
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely day.....enjoy...x !
ReplyDeleteA lovely day indeed, thank you for the blueprint, I definitely need to have a day like that! :-) Chrissie x ps FAB dress! The fabric is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for the next cake eating day, oooopz - I meant to say 'sewing day' but the word 'cake' just flowed from my fingertips!!! I think another version of the little shift dress is in order but with long sleeves this time. i'm gonna use my spare fabric to make a matching bag with resin handles, magnetic clasp and some kind of super-funky lining!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a good plan to me :-)
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IT sounds like you all had a great day, even the little ones with fur.
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Meredith
Sounds like a fab day, Gilly. :o)
ReplyDeleteI loved the fun way you wrote this post Gilly! It looked like a wonderful day - and may I just say that her pooch is very adorable!! Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteSarah x
Bailey the pooch, is indeed adorable and he has a sweet furry brother called Charlie too.
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What fun, and brilliant planning, Gilly :) You continue to inspire me! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGracie xx
What a fun time!! :0)
ReplyDeleteAdorable apron.
Trish xo
Thanks Trish - but it's a dress ;-) Tee hee..
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I need a perfect sewing day. So looking forward to when I can get my hands on some Nordika. Enjoy your treats ; )
ReplyDeleteThe Nordika range is just fab, isn't it?
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Sounds like you had a fabulous day, what are you making? I like the look of the fabric.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jill - I made a summer shift dress. It's the Nordika range of fabric which is really lovely.
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Beautifully planned and executed Gilly, and that cake looks so sticky yummy - maybe it's a date and walnut? I love the fluffy friend, what gorgeous soulful eyes!
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Thanks Joy - Sarah's cake was in fact yummy banana & nut. Truly scrumptious :-)
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Looks like my kind of day! Beautiful results from it too. Julie x
ReplyDeleteThat's my kind of day too! Although I would have to borrow some pups to make it complete!!!!
ReplyDeleteDogs cake sewing good company. What more does one need in life!
ReplyDeleteExactly!
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I couldn't think of a nicer way to spend a day.
ReplyDeleteAnne xx
This is something that I could definitely do. It sounds just fabulous.
ReplyDeletePatricia x
This is lovely! My two sewing buddies have moved away, and I miss that connection. I like the dress pattern that is being sewn. Is that the same as the blue one hanging in the background? Very cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful day!! Love your apron!! Have a great week Gilly! xo Heather
ReplyDeleteWhat great day! It is worth booking time like that to spend the days of your life in a happy place with happy people. Jo x
ReplyDelete~ Ahhhh ~ These are the days we should all book in our calender! Bliss....
ReplyDeleteHugs Maria x
Ooh cute little pooches are the added extras too!
What a perfect recipe for a lovely sewing day!. You doggie is adorable!!
ReplyDeleteA proper jolly with koek n all. Had a similar one this weds, so Lekker. Daai rol lyk pragtig Gilly, wow!! Xo
ReplyDeleteDit was nogal 'n baie lekker jol!
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Sounds like a perfect day to me. I look forward to the day when I get to spend all day sewing uninterrupted. very cute pincushion, did you make it yourself ?
ReplyDeleteIt's my friend's pincushion and yes I think she made it herself. It is sweet isn't it?
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Aren't crafty friends the absolute best ;) ... love the fabric ... Bee xx
ReplyDeleteIt really does sound like the perfect day. Beautiful fabric and the cake and cookies look yummy. Have a great weekend. X
ReplyDeleteSounds like a divine kind of day Gilly...if I was closer I'd join you! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteLove that dress!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous puppy as well!
I like the baking and sewing world you've created!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Tammy xx
What a lovely idea Gilly!! Sarah xo
ReplyDeleteOh my, that dress is gorgeous! Love that fabric, the dress is the perfect use for it. It sounds like a very fun day. x
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had great fun! I love to do this with my friends too, sometimes we crochet, sometimes we patchwork, this week we are cross-stitching, and sometimes we make marmalade or jam together - so much more fun than one!
ReplyDeleteGill xx
Looks like a great sewing themed tea party to me! Spending time with friends is the best thing ever!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI like this blog event and I'm taking part today for the first time!