Hello there!
Apologies for the silence the last couple of months but my work load has been off the charts both in my full time job and my copy writing freelancing, but the good news is I am now free to sew and craft!
First off, I have picked the gorgeous fabric for my dress and riffled through my vintage patterns to find this stunning late 50s dress.
I’ll be making the pencil dress version, I would love to make the overskirt but I think it’s a little too fussy for the works christmas do.
The fabric is a gorgeous retro christmas pattern and the gold is metallic so shines beautifully under the light.
Only worry is matching the pattern but I have a good 4 metres so fingers crossed it wont be too much trouble, any advice gratefully received though – please comment below!
Secondly, I purchased the fabulous Doodle Stitching: The Holiday Motif Collection, which is just AMAZING. I can’t recommend enough to any Christmas crafters out there!
I have already traced some patterns for the tablecloth and napkins I’m working on for Christmas day. Updates to follow soon!
Thirdly, and finally, I am giving away two Christmas craft books this year:
Fa la la la Felt and Make Me, I’m Yours: Christmas – to enter simply comment below, or retweet the below tweet.
The winner will be announced on 1st December, giveaway closes on the 30th November midday (UK time)!
Stacey Stitch 
Love your fabric for your dress. I can’t wait to see it all finished. Thanks for the give away!
Love the pattern! I could see you in that, you will look great. Very mad men. Looking forward to seeing the result x
Love the books. They look so cute. Thanks for the giveaway. I’ve also shared your giveaway on my Giveaway List for sewers & quilters at wowilikethat.com. Thanks again. (debbie@wowilikethat.com.
Love to win your books….just getting back into sewing so I would love to see different options for things to sew…..
Your vintage fabric will look adorable made into that dress! Please post a photo when it’s made. I really like to make hand-made projects and would enjoy these books!
Your dress will be gorgeous!
The fabric you chose for your dress is going to look amazing sewn up as that pattern!
Fun! Thanks! Bet your tablecloth and napkins will be beautiful with that book! 🙂
Kristy – you’v won, email me mrsbcrafty@gmail.com!
always enjoy reading books and love the things we can make
Ooh gorgeous fabric and pattern! Looking forward to seeing the end result! Finally getting my machine at the weekend!
Thanks for the giveaway! I say go for the overskirt in solid red or green. You can keep it casual with flats. Fabulous pattern, and you will look beautiful.
Can’t wait to see that finished Christmas dress!
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That dress is going to be fantastic! Can’t wait to see what you decide.
I have that Doodle Stitching book too! I am making the cover Reindeer first. Would love to win the two craft books. Those felt trees are so cute!
The reindeer pillow is adorable and the gingerbread puff toys are irresistable! svonfumetti at yahoo dot com
The books are just fanatastic! Thanks for the chance! :o)
Love the retro dress pattern! Thank you for the giveaway!