I was having a conversation with somebody recently about the different techniques we use in sewing clothes. So I began to make a list. I'm not talking about the basics like laying out a pattern, cutting, simple darts. They are important for sure, but I'm more...
This is an ongoing post, and I'll update it as I go The 2026 wardrobe contest organised by Sewing Pattern Review is the perfect opportunity for me to use up my (huge) stash and also to sew a new wardrobe after big weight loss over the last 12 months. I also need to...
..through the medium of Vintage Sewing Patterns. I discovered this classic deep in my stash recently. Apparently I was a size 12 back when I was 18 years old and sewed this the last time. I loved this pattern, especially the jacket which was so cool. I made it from a...
I've been shopping for plants at Farmer Gracy for the great garden redesign of 2025. These arrived today and are now potted up, parked in the greenhouse and doing their thing while I get the borders ready. Photos and descriptions from the Farmer Gracy websiteOne...
Vetebrod
Coffee
Champagne
Turkey with stuffed legs
For 9 greedy people, with enough left overs to eat over the next few days, I’ll be buying an 18lb turkey.
Roast potato
Roast parsnip
Sprouts
Red cabbage
Carrots
Stuffing
Sausage and bacon rolls
Gravy
Cranberry sauce
Christmas pudding
Brandy butter
Rum sauce
Rum and raisin ice cream
Marmalade icecream
Cream
Coffee
Tea
Damson gin
Champagne
Sparkling water
Ham; a whole 18lb bone-in ham should give around 30 servings.
Salad: mixed leaves, tomato, peppers,
Trifle
Pork terrine
Sill
Spiced beef
Salami
Cheeses
Crackers
Mince pies
Brandy butter
Chutneys
Pickled gherkins
Pickled beets
Pickled onions
Pork pie
Smoked salmon
Drinks:
Red wine
White wine
Port
Sherry
Malt whisky
Damson Gin
Beer
cider
Gin
Lemonade
Tonic
Sparkling water
CocaCola
Ice
lemons
limes
I was having a conversation with somebody recently about the different techniques we use in sewing clothes. So I began to make a list. I'm not talking about the basics like laying out a pattern, cutting, simple darts. They are important for sure, but I'm more...
This is an ongoing post, and I'll update it as I go The 2026 wardrobe contest organised by Sewing Pattern Review is the perfect opportunity for me to use up my (huge) stash and also to sew a new wardrobe after big weight loss over the last 12 months. I also need to...
..through the medium of Vintage Sewing Patterns. I discovered this classic deep in my stash recently. Apparently I was a size 12 back when I was 18 years old and sewed this the last time. I loved this pattern, especially the jacket which was so cool. I made it from a...
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