Stitched By T

03/09/2026

It has been a busy day!

Teen went back to school. I went to the gym for a full body workout, before going on to one of my fave parts of the week, volunteering.

It was lovely to see so many familiar faces.

My aprons went off to their new homes, my customer was very happy, which made me very happy too💃🏾.

Consequently, stepped through the door at 2.30pm, ravenous. Made myself a toasted wrap, filled with all the things!

02/09/2026

Hurrah! Patience won out! I got it working. I had the details of two fabulous machine repair people - Roger at The Good Stitch and Faz IPHONE ORI MY SET DARI RM200 - thankfully unneeded.

No excuses not to finish my cardigan! Jist in time for the cooler weather 🤣. Still, it'll look ace with party dresses. I might try to make myself a cropped version... we'll see.

02/09/2026

When the weather is as dull as your mood... go to Kelly’s Coffee for a warm welcome, good coffee and gorgeous cakes!

I'm already missing the sunshine and heat, and we are only on the 2nd of September.

Third attempt at the overlocker this afternoon - keeping my fingers crossed it works.

01/09/2026

Tuesday 1st of September. Well. I didn't yet clean any bathrooms or countertops as planned.

I have ordered groceries, have been to the gym, have taken Teen to the dentist AND had my weekly catch up with PT Jayne - Fitness & Accountability Coach to review my fitness habits the last fortnight.

I've taken one pass at rethreading my overlocker - theoretically it should now work. It didn't. Still daylight for that.

Still, sun is shining and it is blue skies and dry. Winning.

31/08/2026

Oh my gosh. I am exhausted. I believe part of it is my body responding to the food at the weekend. It was a marvellous one, I'd do it all again. But so sluggish!

The other part is that it IS the end of Summer/August and we are moving in to a new season. A very new one, as oldest Teen starts 6th form 😱🎉 and youngest Teen goes into the beginning of GCSE years.

Plus, it's greyer. The rain is welcome, but I did love the heat and blue skies.

I've relistened to Natalie's Natalie | Confusion to Clarity podcast episode. It is perfectly ok to be kind to ourselves as we slip into this new season.

I did not finish my cardigan - the overlocker decided to come unthreaded, and where I had my contacts in, my close vision was blown. That is a today job. All the pieces are cut. Once I'm threaded, and I suss out the tension for such thin fabric, the making is but a short job.

I'm going for a walk I think. I need some fresh air. And some exercise, as I've yet to get to the gym, and it's looking unlikely now.

Have a wonderful afternoon.

31/08/2026

Just registered for this free workshop. I found Krista A Life In Progress, and later Rebranding Mid Life, in my late 30's, when I was struggling with many issues, including depression, approaching my 40's and a move overseas. Her work always resonates, and for a long time her words have been a calm port in a stormy sea.

Recommend having a look, or listening to her podcast available on spotify.

A 4-Day Reset for Midlife Women Ready to Stop Over-Functioning & Start Listening to Their Inner Wisdom. Join us Sep 22-25 (for free!): https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/quiet-the-noise/

30/08/2026

Today has been dedicated to feeding my face... had a delicious roast lunch with the family at The Hillside Inn. Definitely recommend it. Then, I managed to stuff an apple and blackberry crumble in too 👌🏾.

I can't quite believe there is only one day left of August. What happened? Now is time to take stock and plan the next few months. I listened to the newest podcast from Clarity Coaching and Hypnotherapy and it is worth a listen. Stop, simplify, protect and begin.

I also saw a post on insta pointing out that I've 🤞🏾 got another 30+ years so to make it my best life. It has made me think of my new goals and aims. Now is time to take stock and plan the next few months.

What are your goals and aims for September?

29/08/2026

The things us runners do for a medal and alcohol... arranged by Alison Byrne - Massage & Reflexology Therapist and Dave...

29/08/2026

So, last night, and today, I'm wrestling with some plissé fabric to make a second Coolham Cardigan from Sussex Seamstress because I love my first one, but it really could do with a wash!

This is more slippery, silky I guess, than the jersey plissé I got from The Good Stitch last month. It does not want to stay still.

I'm also due to head out for a run shortly, Bendies, a local fun run with wine and food stops, run by Alison Byrne - Massage & Reflexology Therapist and her husband and other members of Crawley Social, Active and Wellbeing Run group AKA C-Saw. It is wet. At least I'll only get wet once... it'll be fun.

Not sure I'm gonna make my 7 day deadline of making something from start to finish by the end of Sunday, but we'll see. There is still time.

Check out link in bio for how to buy a gorgeous bag for yourself or someone you love!

27/08/2026

Hello Thursday! The week has flown, and I only have a few days to live up to my Sunday goal. A goal of a new project, from start to finish, in seven days.

Seven days is plenty of time. Today though, I've been having a little sort of my sewing room. Still a lot to accomplish, but whilst folding and tidying, I found this.

Who remembers this crop top that I drafted, adjusted and made back in, was it June? When we had our 'first' heatwave? It has sadly sat in a drawer, awaiting a few tiny finishes that I never did.

Well, today it is done. All seams overlocked, all loose threads tied off. Just in time for the rain 🤣 - if we ever have more than half an hour at a time.

I've also a skirt, awaiting a carbon copy, to make it a dress again. Hopefully I do that soon. So, goes to show, I really can make all manner of beautiful items. I just need to remind myself that I can!

Bags available to buy, link in bio. Bespoke items to order - we can talk in messages, or face to face if you are local to the RH10 postcode.

Have a fab evening! 😘