a wee bit more sewing bee!

from the BBC-2 web site

Note-This shoulda been a monday or tuesday post, but was too busy to put it up – apologies for not feeling like writing this week, & saving them all up for today – my bad !  On a brighter note, you’ve the whole weekend to catch up.   he-he!❤

There’s just something about the camaraderie all 8 contestants displayed that’s knocked a big hole in many people’s hearts around the globe.  If you’re one of those with withdrawal pangs, here’s a wee bit more detail. And lots more piccies!

❤❤  Faithful Readers know I’m a fan of Debi over at My Happy Sewing Place.  Her partner, David, has written a beautiful guest post of his observations of the show, having accompanied Debi to Lauren’s Grand Opening last weekend, when many of the contestants also came to help out. As a man who doesn’t sew, he had time to observe and reflect on what was happening. It’s inspiring reading!  ❤❤

the sewers, in alpha order

• Ann is on Ravelry, and has ventured into quilting
• Jane’s gorgeous handbags are available online
• Lauren’s shop sells online & has just opened in Birmingham, U.K.
• Mark & his wife spend their evenings making historic costumes for themselves
• Michelle is a young mum & makes unique fashions for herself & her baby
• Sandra continues to sew for herself & her 3 daughters… and has started her own label
• Stuart writes a quilting column for a monthly magazine, and holds quilting workshops around the U.K., including at Lauren’s store
• Tilly is publishing her own patterns, has a very popular blog, and also does workshops at Lauren’s store

judges & presenter

• May Martin has taught at Denman College (Women’s Institute Academy) since 1995
• Savile Row’s Patrick Grant is a director of a bespoke menswear firm and has absorbed their high level of workmanship
• Claudia Winkleman is well-known for hosting BBC programmes, including Strictly Come Dancing & The Arts Show with Claudia Winkleman

BBC-2 aired the programmes, and this is their site. Note that I’ve tried several times to view clips on their site and have only gotten to see 1 or 2.  Not certain if it’s because I’m not in England, or if the site was overloaded with requests to view.