Looking forward to this week’s episode of Sewing Bee, hope it’s full of inspiration and doable projects for everyone watching…

Kate Middleton wearing a pussy bow blouse, let’s see what the sewers can do with reused fabrics! #SewingBee Sewing Bee

Please tell me I’m not the only one who wishes they would give them more time for these challenges. It’s not a competition to find the next professional (like Masterchef) Sewing & rushing is not fun, it should be enjoyed as a slow hobby. #gbsb5 #SewingBee #sewingforpleasure

Love this idea, makes you realise how quickly the unused fabric from sewing projects builds up!

“Sleep well and sew” - hard to think of a better mantra! Sad to see Mercedes go #gbsb5 #SewingBee

Yes take up sewing folks, it’s a fantastic hobby & don’t worry it doesn’t always have to be that quick!!

Another great episode, loved that it highlighted Great British fabrics. Still wish they would give them longer - a coat in under 6 hours will never be finished to the level the sewist wishes it could be! Can’t help feeling we’re missing out on some beautiful finishes!

Are you all caught up on the final of #SewingBee ? What did you think of series 5? I thought there were some great themes & challenges. I hope series 6 starts with simpler projects to be more encouraging to new sewers & showcases skills & techniques as much as flair & speed!

Enjoyed teaching two beginner lessons today, this pin cushion project works so well for beginners to get to grips with controlling their sewing machines #learntosew #sewing Bristol #sewinglessons

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All set for another weekend of sewing in the sunshine… #learntosew #sewinglessons #bristol instagram.com/p/BwMYgKHBrR8/…

Had fun getting creative with flowers at church today, ready for our Easter Day celebrations. Always lovely to get out the alter frontal that I made a few years ago. #creativefaith… instagram.com/p/BwfOQ_CBzu3/…

Made on Good Friday and worn the rest of the long weekend! These are my 3rd Rae Hoekstra #lunapantspattern & my favourite so far! Thankfully Like Sew Amazing has a supply of other colours of… instagram.com/p/BwoUKdbhcB9/…

Introducing my revamped ‘beginner sewing lesson’ make. The square pincushion has grown & gained a pocket - perfect for storing all those useful sewing tools that you want to have to… instagram.com/p/BwoankQB09W/…

Only a few days left to enter our 9th anniversary sewing supplies giveaway. One lucky winner will win all the items pictured. Find out how to take part here: ow.ly/13dg30on5kj

I still have spaces on my Cushion Cover - Beginner Sewing Skills workshop this Saturday. If you have been thinking about learning to sew or getting back into sewing this would be a great starting point… cafesewciety.co.uk/bristol/events… cafesewciety.co.uk/bristol/events…

This chain, which hangs at the waterline around most of the harbour is called the “life chain”. It provides something to hold onto if people fall in the water until rescue comes. I believe this is not just an interesting fact but something everyone in #Bristol should be aware of!

So it’s increasingly looking like we all might be glad of isolation activities! Come along to my Soulful Sewing hand sewing session BTP Clifton tomorrow evening 6-8pm to learn some simple embroidery stitches that will open up all sorts of creative possibilities.

Best ever first challenge for kids week, such a classic that will test their true sewing skills #GBSB #GreatBritishSewingBee

Forget time management Patrick Grant give me a skilled seamstress any day! This competition shouldn’t be about how quickly they sew but how well they sew, just give them a bit more time & have a few more finished features to relish #slowdowntosew #sewingisaskill #stitchandflourish