When I was active in The Sewing Forum, I organised several sewing meets in Birmingham, visiting the Rag Market, Fancy Silk Store, and Barry’s Warehouse. I made some wonderful friends, one of whom ended up being a bridesmaid at my wedding [nearly three years ago now, wowsers]
I’m now making pals here, and via several sewing groups on FaceBook, so I’ve just organised another, primarily through the Steampunk Seamstress Squadron. For the Terry Pratchett fans amongst you, they’re not THAT sort of seamstress!
We’ll be meeting up on Saturday June 4th, between 1030 and 11am, in the cafe at the back of St. Martin’s in the Bullring, the church right next to the markets. We’ll tour the markets, grab lunch, then head over to FSS, take a quick refreshment break, then walk round to Barry’s. Exhausted, we then usually end up in a pub by about 5.
Sound good? Then join me!
If anyone is interested, I can also do a midweek group, on Tuesday 31st May…that’s usually good because the crowds are smaller, and there’s a great grab-stall outside selling very cheap jersey oddments, the source of many of my tops!
Shall we follow the lead of several other sewing groups and incorporate a pattern swap? Why not!
I’m in!! Need a break & a laugh and those meet ups are good for that!! Saturday or Tuesday can be accommodated – by hook or by crook!!! Pattern swap – or even fabric swap – worth a try. Really must do more sewing though as the stash isn’t reducing much. Sigh. (I’ve still got that gorgeous turquoise ribbon embellished fabric you enticed me to buy at Barry’s – what the heck am I going to make with that?????) Looking forward to it x
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Hurrah! The bridesmaid has landed folks, the pub is DEFINITELY on the agenda now!
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Oh, this sounds fab. June might be a bit soon for me though, will you be doing one later in the year? I have some friends in Brum and what could be better than combining a visit with fabric shopping? I am still in awe from my last visit to FSS. Xx
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I’ll be able to do a couple in the summer, late July and late August I would think [I go by paydays, nothing more frustrating than shopping and having no money!] Have to get school term and marking done, then I’ll be free to celebrate lol
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It’s been ages! I’ve not done much sewing recently but I’m back in the frame of mind again. Just need to check the date but I’m a definitely maybe 🙂
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yay!
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Yup, June 4th is clear on the calendar so I’ll be there!
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huzzah! Old friends and new, it should be epic!
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I’d definitely come, but won’t be in the UK ’til 24th June … bugger! Have a drink for me.
Baci Sxx
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Happy to meet up with you that weekend- it’s payday again!
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I’d love to join in but I wouldn’t be able to arrive until closer to lunchtime. Would that be ok if I brought a note?
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that would be lovely as long as the note is written in your best handwriting…
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I’ll start practicing.
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I’ll check!
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