Tag Archives: sewing

Guest Author: Sally Cronin: The Sewing Gene

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Sue Vincent

It is lovely to have Sally Cronin as my guest today to bring back memories. As I have, like my grandmother, always ‘sewn with burnt thread’ as the saying goes, my dressmaking skills are minimal… although I always loved embroidery … Continue reading →

Posted in Books | Tagged author, book promotion, dressmaking, guest post, memoirs, memories, new book, Sally Cronin, sewing, tapestry | 66 Comments

With Love…

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Sue Vincent

When a young mother could not bear to discard her first baby’s clothes, she decided to make them into a keepsake for her daughter. That baby was my granddaughter, Hollie and three years later, Hollie was joined by Imogen. Laura, … Continue reading →

Posted in children, Dreams, family | Tagged cherished memories, craft, embroidery, keepsakes, memory bears, patchwork, quilts, sewing, teddy bear | 57 Comments

Patchwork

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Sue Vincent

This little bear was made by Laura, my granddaughter’s Mum… her clever fingers creating patchwork bears and keepsake quilts from favourite baby clothes, embroidered with baby’s name. I think it is a lovely idea and a wonderful way to preserve … Continue reading →