• Sew and Tell: My Latest Sewing & Knitting Makes, WIPs, and What I’m Reading

    13 July, 2026 - By 

    It’s time for another sew and tell! In my latest sewing and knitting catch-up, I’m sharing my finished makes, current works-in-progress, and the books that I’ve been loving (and not loving) lately!

    Finished makes: From finished garments to what I’m still working on, I walk through everything I’ve stitched up recently — plus what I’ve loved and found difficult about the patterns I’ve been making.

    Knitting WIPs: On the knitting side, I’m deep into a navy jumper with a very relatable problem, I’ve run out of yarn and might need to knit the second sleeve in a different dye lot – help!! Come weigh in in the comments!

    What I’m reading: And because no catch-up is complete without book chat, I’m sharing what’s been on my reading pile too.

    Grab a cuppa and settle in for the full sewing and knitting vlog — and hit subscribe so you don’t miss the next one.

    Thanks for watching!

    Sally x

  • Re-learning the art of slow sewing (and why you might want to too)…

    19 January, 2026 - By 

    In a world that moves faster every day, slow sewing feels like a breath of fresh air.

    Just before Christmas, I noticed something; I felt like I’d lost the joy I used to find in my sewing and I knew something needed to change. It’s so easy to rush through projects just to tick them off our to-do lists — but what happens when we slow down? When we take time to enjoy the feel of the fabric, focus on each stitch, and savour the rhythm of the process?

    Whenever I feel like my sewing joy is slipping away, I always return to smaller, easier, more mindful projects made with beautiful fabrics. A cute toy with pretty accessories, some simple patchwork, a quilted makeup bag, or even a cushion. Projects that don’t ask too much of me, but give a lot back in return.

    This week, I deliberately blocked out time in my diary just to sew whatever I fancied making. No big clothing goals. No skill challenges. Just sewing I could sit with and enjoy, without stress or pressure about the end result.

    I thoroughly enjoyed this time. It really filled my cup and helped me realise that it wasn’t the sewing process I’d fallen out of love with — it was the pressure of what I thought I should be making.

    If you fancy joining me for a couple of afternoons of slow sewing, I share the process in this week’s YouTube video. I sew up a pretty quilted zip pouch and work on my half square triangle quilt, chatting as I go. I’d love to have you sewing along with me on a slow, mindful project.

    Let me know in the comments what you love most about slow stitching — or what you’re thinking of sewing next, I’d love to know!

    Happy sewing…

    Sally xx