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Colour Inspiration January 'Hi(gh) Summer Hydrangea'

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Colour Inspiration January 'Hi(gh) Summer Hydrangea'

As summer progresses, inspiration is taken from the changing colours of the Hydrangea flower.

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Monthly Musing ~ Challenge Yourself

Helen Cloke monthly musing

Monthly Musing ~ Challenge Yourself

I'm more focused on setting challenges rather than resolutions for 2020 and I have a couple in mind for bra making.  How about you?

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Recycled Swimwear ~ My top colour combo selections!

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Recycled Swimwear ~ My top colour combo selections!

It's getting hot in here and I've got swimwear on my mind! I've put together my top suggestions for colour combinations in the recycled swimwear fabric range and matched each one to a swimwear pattern.  Here's to looking cool by the pool!

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Mini Review ~ Ava Panty by JMB Pattern Design

Helen Cloke Ava Panty JMB Pattern Design mini review

Mini Review ~ Ava Panty by JMB Pattern Design

Despite the feeling that these briefs were turning out too small, it was love at first try on for the Ava Panty.

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Meet the Maker ~ 7 Questions with Jennie

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Meet the Maker ~ 7 Questions with Jennie

Jennie's sewing journey began at age 8 when her grandmothers, Annie and Myra, taught her to sew.  Read on to discover how her creative focus has evolved since then.

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