Sunday Catch Up| What have I been up to?

[@katep2382]

Love the makes and Minerva fabrics - the dark one will make a gorgeous version of the long dress, not too dark,! 🤩

[@jeannestark2434]

The dress is really pretty, and fabric is beautiful. I agree with you that it will look good in a viscose. Take care, save safe and happy sewing.

[@core0psis]

Love your new fabrics! Beautiful colors and textures. Enjoy your weekend with the ladies, and best best wishes for Brontë!

[@heathermayfield4247]

Goodness. good luck Bronte - enjoy that week-end Rachel you will need the rest before Grannie duties commence! Beautiful makes as always.

[@karenlowes7802]

I don't usually care for big leaf fabric patterns, but whoa! I love ❤ your green dress. Sending love to Bronte.

[@thebrumstitcher495]

What a fabulous vlog! Love the McCalls dress, the gathering foot and fabric purchases, especially the Minerva viscoses. 😍 I’m glad you’re starting to feel better after a tough few weeks. Hope you all have a wonderful time in Birmingham x

[@sewagnes6706]

Lovely to see you Rachel for a catch up! You all must be soooo excited with the birth so near! Loving all of the fabrics as usual - great taste!👌Your McCall's dress is lovely and thanks for sharing the detail in that. Have a fab weekend away, sounds like fun 😻❤

[@janechadwick2635]

Absolutely love the fern dress. It's not a fabric shade/design I would normally be drawn to but it so suits the design and looks fabulous. I must look out for something similar.

[@lucythomson4629]

That’s a gorgeous dress. And lovely fabrics. Looking forward to seeing what you make ❤

[@emma__sews]

Bless you, take your time, and take care of yourself. I am also waiting for the imminent arrival of a small person. It's very exciting... Hopefully any day now. 😍

[@lesleysmith7452]

Beautiful fabrics 😍have a fabulous weekend very jealous enjoy xxx😍

[@legleylesley9371]

Lovley makes, love the Marnie I've still not got mine printed. Enjoy your trip to our brilliant Brum, if you have time for a coffee meet up give me a shout . Would be great to meet you all les

[@sewlittletime]

Beautiful fabrics 😍. Love your dress...the gathering foot sounds amazing. Your Marnie is really lovely too. Have a fab time in Brum ..would have met you all for coffee if I'd have been around but I'll be at an air museum with 25 cubs lol xx

[@christineowen6658]

I got some of the Minerva viscose in the sale too I tried to resist it but I couldn't 😂 I'm very jealous that your going to Guthrie &Ghani hope you have a lovely time. 💝 xxx

[@pennysews009]

Gathering foot is a time saver.

[@christineennis4766]

I’ll have to investigate the gathering foot. I made three tiered dress one with elastic one with gathering threads and one on overlocker . I liked the overlocker method ,but the foot might be the answer. Hope everything goes well fro Brontë and the baby. You will enjoy being a Nana it is the best.

[@sewvertonmakery]

Lovely catch up, as always it’s so lovely to see you. Thank you so so much for mentioning my Marnie again. Your Marnie looks fabulous and I love your idea of hacking it into a dress. Beautiful fabrics too. Have the best time away with everyone and wishing Bronte lots of love when the time comes ❤

[@seaside2001]

Your blouse looks so good on you. The fabric is lovely. Exciting becoming a Grandmother! You will love it. Running out of storage space? You could buy the house next door. (That is what my husband said in jest one day.) Editing my comment to tell you McCalls has a pattern sale $4.99 US for the shirt dress you made. There are others on sale and some are digital if you want to have a shop on line.

[@madebykarenmarie]

Your newest Marnie turned out so great! Love the new fabrics, too, and I really hope you get to film a little of next week's adventure. Wish I could join you ladies in G&G :) Take care of yourself, Rachel. Grief is hard. When my mum passed away, the minister said: "Watch out for that 6 month mark. There is usually a new wave of it then." How right he was. Fortunately, things get better! Take care xx

[@cathie1022]

Great video- glad to see you back! Can’t wait to see what you make with those fab new fabrics, esp the fabric godmother pjs, they will be perfect. I’m attempted a pair of Carolyn pjs myself in a fabric godmother satin soon- wish me luck!

[@annewalker3747]

Hi Rachel it is wonderful and emotional time to be at the birth of your first Grandchild . I have now done it four times and it was wonderful to be part of it with my daughters and their partners 💐

[@tanyaellis5433]

Oh you will love Birmingham. I very often go I have family their. Enjoy your visit and you must go to the Rag Market. Its an experience.............................................

[@janetyler1642]

I love the Marnie with the ruffles. Can’t wait to see the pajamas in that fabulous fabric. I think the leave dress is gorgeous and the purple print fabric is going to be amazing made up in another dress. Have a wonderful trip to Birmingham😃

[@nimuenorth6295]

Oh, that dark purple fabric is beautiful! Not a good colour for me so I'm going to admire it on you. 😍 Could you use a sleeve you like and smooch that onto the McCall's dress? Because I agree that it would show off the print well. And spring might be approaching, but I'm still very much planning long sleeves. We've had snow on easter in the past! Enjoy your girls' weekend next week, and I hope it helps to lift your spirit. ❤

[@KittenishBehaviourSian]

Leafy dress is lovely. I love those boxes with the leaves 😍😍😍 oooooh the purple/green fabric is stunning.

[@SewnontheTyne]

Ooooh you look so beautiful!! Love your new fabrics and can't wait to see your creations xxx

[@peggydid]

Love that top! My experience at the birth of 2 of my grands was awesome! I wish the same for you, and a blessed and successful delivery for Bronte! Hugs! Peggy

[@SewMyTime]

Love, love , love your Minerva fabrics and agree the craft club is great. Sadly I had to give it up due to customer service issues. Measure your fabric on receipt! They short changed me too often. Enjoy your weekend which sounds amazing!

[@cynthialindsley5117]

That dress is adorable, I think that blue paisley would make another one and be cool and floaty for the summer. Have a great time with the girls.

[@louiseroberts9553]

Great video. Love your Marnie and I have just ordered the viscose fabric you have from Jenny Stitches. Have a great girlie weekend and TBF Birmingham is so close to Leicester so don’t worry have fun and hopefully baby will be happy to stay put 😊 for a little longer xx

[@taisting1]

Always enjoy watching your videos, thank you for sharing ❤

[@sarahjocker5059]

Hi Rachel you look amazing as always. I am glad to be back to see you and your new channel with your Yorkshire Friends so excited for you and your sisters just great. Well done you and your sisters. Love your fabric choice brava 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@sarahjocker5059]

You are most welcome 😘

[@nicky-Sewandsnip]

Lovely hearing you again on a Sunday and you have some exciting times ahead. It is absolutely amazing seeing your grandchild enter the world. I’ve been with both of my daughters when they had their first. I felt as exhausted as them by then end of it but so privileged to be part of it. As we approach the due date of grandchild no 6 here my advise is to have a nanna bag packed as they tend to ring when your least expecting them too😂 As for sewing I love your fabrics & your makes 😊

[@annematthews4643]

The Lagoon fabric is very retro Biba-esque 👍🏻❤️. Also loving the colours and shapes of the celestial fabric 😍 👏🏻x

[@theyorkshiresewgirl]

OMG those fabrics ❤. That dress is just stunning! Can’t wait for next week 🎉

[@StitchedUp]

Ah me too honey

[@eileentarrant9876]

I’ve just bought some linen viscose from g&g ,I didn’t know how exited I could be over fabric but this one I’m beyond exited ,it’s one of those things your dying to start but put it off to prolong the pleasure of starting it ,do you know what I mean ,it’s an off white with big black leaves and flowers and the feel of it is gorgeous I’m going to make the Xanthe Dress from Style Arc for a trip to Highgrove in July with the U3A ,Hope it’s hot so I don’t have to cover the dress 😂😂 enjoy your weekend xx

[@janefacey5451]

Hi Rachel, I have missed you and your not rubbish. Take care.x

[@sallydingle321]

Loving your blouse and dress Rachel 💝. Funnily enough I have the file version of the box you have and I use them to fit all my patterns in 👌😁...love the leaf design too 🌿. Exciting times with Brontë and hope all goes well and you get to enjoy your amazing sounding weekend away 🙏💝😘

[@dialuario514]

Lovely video. So happy to see you again. Have a great time next weekend. I love all your fabrics and that dress is gorgeous! ❤ Best wishes for an easy labor & delivery for Bronte when the time is come.

[@eileentarrant9876]

That’s strange I’ve been looking for some fabric exactly like the big box ,Haven’t found any yet but live in hope🤞

[@madebymaddeline]

I’m in brum next weekend at the rag market I would be so starstruck if I see you all x you are all my favourite you tubers 😊 🙈

[@EileenR11]

Lovely to hear from you. We all need a bit of a timeout occasionally. Best wishes for the weekend and the new family member - so exciting! I love your dress. I think the dark viscose will be perfect for it, except that I would definitely do a 3/4 sleeve - I just don't see the dark gothic vibe working with a sleeveless option. Take care. x

[@jomasson2006]

That turquoise paisley is so your colour. Run this video back and see how it reflects against your skin tone! Amazing. Best of luck to Bronte.

[@emma__sews]

Just to update you, the little fella was born tonight! ❤️🎉🎉🎉❤️

[@StitchedUp]

Oh my!! Congratulations!!

[@InAgatasCottage]

Great video. I love your McCalls dress Enjoy your weekend away with girsl

[@jennyturner6399]

Have a lovely time in Birmingham. 💙🧶🌈🍓

[@clarec8348]

Great to hear about the gathering foot Rachel. I’ve ordered one for my old Bernina and can’t wait for it to arrive to have a play with it. If I like it I’ll get one for my big machine. 🚴‍♀️🐝

[@karenwomersley7595]

If you are going to Brum got to go the Rag market and you need to go see the 50p a metre man on the outside market.

[@Leemar9]

Hi Rachel, as usual it's so good to watch your vlogs and I really look forward to them. I also had a bereavement in October last, my husband passed away, so I can so relate to how you are feeling. Grief is so difficult. Take time out when you need to. Look after yourself and you have so much to look forward to with the birth of your grandchild. Best of luck to Bronte. We are all so looking forward to hearing the news 😀

[@StitchedUp]

Oh gosh Leonie I am so so sorry for your loss xx

[@caoakley2157]

With the Minverva moon print why not make it into the McCalls dress but sleeveless and then you could put a long sleeved top under it in the autumn winter or without in spring/summer. Maybe not a high summer frock, but nice for spring... or summer evening wear (moons...).

[@colettelee3391]

That fabric is beautiful and I love the style of the dress🤩

[@loriannpayne4483]

Good to hear from you again and see your fabrics and plans! Love the McCalls dress you made and the new fabrics. I can’t believe that Bronte is at the end of her pregnancy- whoa Nellie. That went so fast. Super excited for you to see Adele, Angela and Sarah and to visit G&G as well. Can’t wait to see outtakes from your visit. Hugs from Oregon…

[@StitchedUp]

Hope you’re keeping well lovely xx

[@bevtooth]

Omg I adore that Minerva purple/green fabric. Its lush. If you are going to Birmingham you also need to go into Barry's fabrics. Ceiling to floor full of material

[@Dizzyknitsandcurls]

Sending you so much love greif is a unique and difficult journey… big hugs and I love your blouse and good thoughts to Brontë as a person who wears dark colors year round definitely make the dress in that gorgeous purple print

[@TrustingUK]

Play with your new gathering foot with gingham print, especially of 1cm squares. Then produce different sample lengths, each sample using different stitch lengths. With the samples you can see the results and work out the varying lengths used of gathered to none gathered fabric. Simples.

[@StitchedUp]

Brilliant thank you!

[@ChristineSewsALot]

Thanks for the Brontë update! Love your dress. Have fun on your girls trip.

[@Bohosewdk]

Great seeing you on here again! Sending lots of love - going through grief is a different process every time one is faced with it - no two losses affect in the same way. Take the time you need

[@sheilas8876]

Very enjoyable vlog Rachel - loving all the fabrics plans and news. 👏😀

[@debithewishfulsewer]

Loved your dress Rachel 😍 & you have some beautiful fabrics for your to do list. Have a lovely time in Birmingham i was at the outdoor market there on Tuesday & got some bargain fabrics off a remnant guy there at £1 metre so hope you get some good buys 🤗

[@melaniefrank7413]

You could even try navy piping on the lip print pajamas. I think navy will pop more on that fabric than red will. Just my thoughts. I LOVE the fabric.

[@ChrisandTagMills]

So jealous (in a good sort of way 😊) about your trip to Guthrie and Ghani! I am from Washington state in the US. I am not familiar with any really wonderful garment fabric stores as lovely as that one near me. My husband and I are visiting the UK in September. I hope to shop some brick-and-mortar fabric stores. We are a little nervous about navigating Birmingham. Do you have any suggestions for Scotland, Yorkshire, and Derby? We are definitely stopping in Newcastle to see First For Fabrics.

[@suebryant4237]

Hi Rachel, I love both of your new makes and the Marnie looks great on you, may I say you look really well Rachel, you skin looks lovely, what’s your secret? Have a great time in Birmingham it’s my neck of the woods, I wish Brontë all the best for the labour, and can’t wait to find out the gender, take care

[@StitchedUp]

I thank you Sue I’ve been using serums and creams from beauty pie the last couple of years and I do think it’s made a difference to the texture of my skin

[@dianekelsey8910]

Some great makes Rachel. Do you prefer the neck line of the Marney to the Sagebrush top?

[@StitchedUp]

You know I think I do

[@christineallen162]

I cant wait to see your 'lips' pj's. Take care of yourself. Can't wait to see your exploits in Birmingham (please film some snippets if you get chance), at least you will have your car with you to transport all that fabric home.

[@sewsarahstyle]

Ah so excited to meet you all next week! 🥰. Love those fabrics, especially the greeny / purpley one, can definitely see it working for a romantic moonlit summer evening! 🌙 😍 😂. Also very interested to chat with you about your sewing machine, I’m about to buy a new one, was looking at pfaff and now the gathering foot has sold it to me because I absolutely hate gathering!

[@StitchedUp]

Yay! So looking forward to meeting you Sarah see you next week! Xx

[@soandiesews]

Those fabrics are stunning… I’m not looking… I’m not looking 😂😂

[@linvin18]

Hi Rachel, love the dress, so pretty. Could you put tabs on the sleeves? I have noticed how your fabric stash has migrated from the bedroom into your craft room. 😉

[@StitchedUp]

There’s still plenty up there Linda 🙈

[@bevtooth]

I bet that newer stock in the sewing room that's been added to 😉🤔🤫

[@maureencullen1008]

Your dress looks fab.I think the dark purpley fabric would look lovely in the spring/summer and you could wear it with a top underneath for winter or even,if it was a light weight top spring and late summer evenings.The boxes are a great idea,you could also store baby clothes in them. Your skin is looking radiant,have you changed any cream?

[@StitchedUp]

I’ve been using beauty pie for a while now and looking back at photos of me from a few years ago I can really see the difference thank you

[@moniquegroom2353]

Glad I watched this before cutting out my Carolyn PJ's. Is the top slightly fitted as well?

[@StitchedUp]

It has a little shaping in there yes

[@moniquegroom2353]

@@StitchedUp So doing the next size up might be a better option.

[@lorainemunro7969]

🐯

[@dheamw1460]

Schön danke

[@rennells]

Make some baby clothes!!!

[@maureencullen1008]

Forgot to say,have you thought of going through your stash and selling fabric you no longer want?

[@StitchedUp]

I have Maureen yes and I’m planning to, I just need the headspace to do it so hopefully this summer

[@victoriaconstantine-cort3091]

xXX👍👍👍