Sew Ray Me - July vlog 2024

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[@Bearstedbears]

Lovely vlog. Thank you. I know a lot of people disagree but we took down a lot of trees in our very narrow cottage garden as they were just clogging it up and stopping other plants from getting any sunlight. Since they went the other plants have flourished. We decided to take them down on the recommendation of our tree surgeon as he said he would have to come back over and over again to trim them (I think usually around every 2-3 years). As it happens one of our neighbours has just had to have her tree cut again. As you say, it is not cheap but can understand if you still want to keep it in the future. We’re not going away at all again this year. Molliecat is getting too old to be left for any length of time (I would just worry about her too) along with business commitments. So glad you had such a lovely time though. X.

[@suedale1865]

Pearl sister was my favourite out of the series though the whole 8 are brilliant The holiday footage was very nice a look at Lochs & scenery through others eyes is always good Thank you Rachel I know the feeling of growing up & away sons & yes they do come back in a sort of way not as you may expect but as should be grown up different 💜💙

[@helenogorman9467]

Rachel I received my parcel this morning here in Ireland. Thank you for a lovely bundle of scraps. I love them all! Thank you

[@pennygreenfield8418]

Your holiday must have been really lovely in a breathtaking area. I loved the 7 sisters books, each one was just so interesting. . My summer box is brilliant Rachael, absolutely love it. 😊

[@ericallerton809]

Morning Rachael 🎉🎉 Enjoy ur days❤ Take care ELAINE 🏡💕

[@carlenehall2979]

Glad you had a good holiday Rachael! Tree cutting is dangerous and expensive business. I’ve been working on several Christmas in July cross stitch pieces. 3 are finished and 3 more to go, alternating one each day.

[@janicecoulson5388]

I got a corner TV unit for £10 from a charity shop. Painted it like yours, someone offered me £100! For it

[@jeanettewelch3729]

interesting to see the footage from your holiday, we have just come back from 2 weeks on the west coast of Scotland, finding it strange being back and missing beach walks😢 you will love Barter books in Ainwick! it is a second hand book store in a converted train station.

[@SewraymeUk]

Yes I visited there ☺️ didn’t make any purchases though as there was just too much to see (and a bit pricey!)

[@JulieLockie]

If Joshua loves cars and racing have you been to the Hill Climb at Doune? There's only 2 a year and the next one is the middle Sunday in September. My 14yr old and hubbie are car fanatics and love it.

[@SewraymeUk]

Funnily enough he goes to work there with his dad! He’s very lucky he gets to be involved in a lot through his dad’s work.

[@elizabethrutledge8182]

A great episode Rachael 😊the Trossachs looked delightful and relaxing- so pleased you had a lovely holiday!

[@JulieLockie]

Hi Rachel, I've just seen this video so not sure if you've been to Northumberland yet. I 'd recommend Artisans at Serendipity in Berwick-upon-Tweed - we're a cooperative of local artisans.

[@SewraymeUk]

Ah thank you. We didn’t go there but did stop on North Berwick on the way home ⚓️🩵

[@yvonnay8904]

Thank you for the scenic boat trip, just lovely!

[@susangodier7156]

Thanks so much for the book recommendation, I've sent off for book one and can't wait to start it. Big favour, I'm an amateur knitter but would love to knit the shawl/ scarf you are making, can you let me know where I can get the pattern from. Thank you so much, keep up the good work 😊

[@bridgetwhite5547]

Sounds like you had a lovely break. The summer box was lovely. I looked forward to it arriving and it didn't disappoint. Thank you 😊

[@pennyspearing2731]

Lovely to see you back and glad you had a good holiday. The Lochs looked beautiful. You should get plenty of extra light in your garden now and yes very scary watching the work in progress! 😊

[@BlackcatNZ]

Your trip away sounded amazing! Gee the tree down will make all the difference in the world as far as light goes. Love how the table turned out, amazing what a lick of paint can do :)

[@carolcurtis2220]

Winter here in Melbourne. It has been a really cold one too. I have been making lots of the basket bags with some upholstery fabric I "acquired". Currently knitting hot water bottle cover. Thanks for the interesting blog today❤❤

[@nataliewallace9707]

A really lovely watch Rachael. Glad you enjoyed your holiday away over at The Trossachs, it’s lovely over there. I lived quite close to there years ago. You’ll absolutely LOVE Alnwick Castle and the Gardens, it will be even better if you have a sunny day for it too. We must get together soon for a catch up, it’s been too long since we last saw each other. ☀️🌸🌼🌷

[@JeanHarrison-v6z]

Teenage grandchildren are almost the same, we spent lots of enjoyable days and holidays doing things with ours and then it all changes so I’m hoping they will change too 🤞

[@jeaninecoe5012]

Lovely holiday video glad you had a wonderful time. They did take a lot of the tree down but look at all the sunshine you have. Also it’s going to be more manageable for you to keep trimming. I love trees but big ones in small gardens can cause damage. We have lots in our garden and the roots are doing damage in our septic tank. And yes our children grow up and want to do their own thing. I have 3 adult children with families and you just have to let it go.😢 My baby is 30 this week and he’s going to be a dad in February next year but he still gives me a hug when he visits. I can enjoy it through our grandkids now until the cycle starts again. 🥰

[@TheCatlady63]

Hi, Rachael, glad you had some time away. I have some pine funiture I have wanted to paint since I aquired them over 10 years ago, it still might happen lol. I loved the Seven Sister books, they are all books I think I could re read. This summer we are packing up for a house move, we are movingto Cumbria. We hope to be in for September.

[@margareturwin5840]

Hi Rachael, so glad you had a good holiday. Just wanted to say my summer surprise box had lots of goodies inside, thank you for all the thought you put into them xx

[@SewraymeUk]

Lovely to get your feedback, thank you so much 💝💝💝

[@JeanHarrison-v6z]

You’ll love Alnwick gardens Rachel, they’re amazing but if you go during cherry blossom time, even better also Bamburgh Castle is surrounded by beautiful beaches too although not sure how far you want to travel. It’s so nice to see you back Jean H x

[@SewraymeUk]

Thank you. I had a beautiful sunny day for Alnwick garden, walked via Dunstanburgh castle one day from Craster to beyond, and my absolute fav was Cragside, both the house and gardens were spectacular ✨

[@margareturwin5840]

Yes please do an autumn box xx

[@helenogorman9467]

So excited. Made my first order from your shop. I'm new to all this on line ordering but happy to support you as I love your channel.

[@SewraymeUk]

Thank you so much 💖💖💖

[@EvieO1950]

I can relate to teenage withdrawal. My son was 19 when he came back around and it was better than ever! Joshua will get there. Hope the tree comes back out, they didn’t leave much. Did they treat the trunk where they cut it? I always spray sealer on mine to keep bugs out.

[@SewraymeUk]

No the trunk has been left as it is, hopefully will grow back a bit more with some foliage.

[@suevickery8458]

Barter books Alwick a must x

[@SewraymeUk]

Definitely on our list Sue 📚 😀

[@tinafletcher1145]

Guess who forgot to order her summer box

[@SewraymeUk]

I have a couple of spares left. If you would like one please message me via my Etsy shop and we can arrange that.

[@tinafletcher1145]

@@SewraymeUk Hi Rachael that would be lovely thankyou. Not sure on how to message you on etsy ,have never messaged anyone on there

[@SewraymeUk]

You can order here - it should take you to the Etsy listing, you can add it to your basket and check out 💛 sewraymeuk.etsy.com/listing/1751576105

[@tinafletcher1145]

@@SewraymeUk just been or to etsy but unfortunately £45 pound is alittle bit beyond my budget at the moment. To say I am gutted is an understatement😪

[@SewraymeUk]

@tinafletcher1145 ok. I understand. I do have lucky dip boxes available, if you ordered the large at £30 I could give you everything in the summer box apart from the handmade basket bag. They are £28.50 on their own, so the summer box does give good value considering everything else included. But if that’s not for you either then no worries.