As of today I am closer to 30 than 20. That’s a scary thought!
My mum gave me lots of lovely presents – most of them sewing-related. I’m very happy 😀
So because it’s my day and I can do what I want, I have left the yucky baking washing-up and popped on here to share them with you like-minded sewing people!
I am now the proud owner of the Coco pattern! Hooray!
I will be using it very soon along with one of the knits I bought last week (probably the blue one).
And whilst we’re on the subject of the successes of The Great British Sewing Bee contestants – I have got Lauren’s ‘Learn to Sew with Lauren’ book. I really liked Lauren on the show. She reminds me of myself. Although she’s a better sewer! I think it’s just the blue eyes, blonde hair part of her… Oh, plus on one episode she messed something up and it made her cry – that’s something I would do if I was there!
This is a beautiful embroidery kit to make such a sweet purse. I’m so looking forward to starting this!
And look at this cuuuuute flower buttons – and some ever-so-practical dressmaking pins. You can never have too many of these. The last lot I bought had loads of blunt ones! I mean, they didn’t even have a point at all. Hopefully these will be better!
And last but definitely not least is this amazing sewing tin. Oh, the stuff I could stash in here…
My cake-monster of a daughter was not happy that it had no cake in, though. Luckily for her, she will get some later 🙂
Isn’t my mum the best?!
If you’re reading, Mum – again, thank you very much!!
I’m looking forward to see what else my birthday has to bring…
Beth x
Happy belayed Birthday, Beth! It appears you had a lovely day! 🙂 Your mum is really great giving you all these special gifts. Wish you all the best for the year to come! Best, Jana
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Thank you so much! My family don’t live nearby so I’m actually going to see them this weekend for some more celebrations and presents hehe 😀
And by the way, I have to say, I really like your name, Jana!
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Hahah. Thank you so much, Beth! 🙂 We pronounce it yah-nah. So both “a”s sound like in “far”. 🙂
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I was wondering if it’s pronounced with a J or a Y. It’s really pretty!
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Looks like you had a lovely birthday with some great gifts. I am looking forward seeing the completed purse, I think it’s a great project as it’s such a useful item that you will use and appreciate so frequently! Sewing related gifts are my favourite too 🙂
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I did 🙂 The purse is coming along but it’s something I’ll dip in and out of so will take a while to complete!
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Yay Coco! Now you have no excuse 😉
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Oh the pressure… Not that I want to make an excuse! Now you have some competition 😛
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Happy birthday! You got some great birthday presents 🙂
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Thank you! I did indeed 🙂
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Happy birthday!
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Thank you 🙂
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Happy birthday! That really is a fantastic assortment of delights and the best thing about receiving sewing-related gifts is that they keep on giving for a long time. Have fun with them all! Oh, if that tin goes mysteriously missing at some point, you might find it stashed on my sewing table somewhere. It’s so gorgeous!
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That is very true. Haha I will be keeping my precious tin under lock and key! And thanks, I’ve had a lovely day 🙂
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Happy birthday! I look forward to seeing your coco and that tin is so cute!!!
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Thank you 😀 😀
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What thoughtful gifts 🙂 Will look forward to seeing your Coco and that purse is very cute too. And you have a long way to go before you need to worry about your age: in a couple of years I’ll be closer to 50 than 40 yikes! Now that is seriously old 😉
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Haha I think it’s more scary for my mum that I’m nearer 30!! 🙂
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Happy Birthday! You are such a spring chicken! That embroidery purse looks BRILLIANT
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Haha thank you 🙂 I’m so excited to open it up! It’s wool and has fabric in there too so I’m guessing its lined… I think it’ll take me some time to complete but will share when its done and make you all jealous haha 😀
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What lovely presents–obviously Mum knows the way to your heart! Have the happiest of birthdays!
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Hehe, yes I think she does! Thank you, it’s been a great day 🙂
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“Happy Birthday To You!” I would love to be nearer to 30 than 20. As it is I am loving being nearer to 50 than to 40….
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Thank you!! Haha I will embrace being near 30! 🙂
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Happy Birthday! You have received fabulous gifts! I find that I enjoy birthdays much more now that I’m getting older due to sewing related gifts! 😀
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Thank you! I totally agree with that! It’s great getting presents that you really like! 🙂
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Oh lovely sewing gifts I’m very excited by them for you! The Lauren book looks good you’ll have to let me know if you recommend it! Enjoy the cake later and all your sewing indulgence with the beautiful gifts 🙂
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Thank you Kirsty. Maybe you will have a nice birthday of sewing gifts soon too! 🙂
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Happy birthday! Approaching thirty isn’t that bad, I assure you! I’ve been there, past 30 and the rest and I’ve survived 😉 Great gifts – might have to hint to my family for some similar loveliness when my birthday comes around!! Have a lovely day! S x
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Thank you. I just feel like time is going so fast! It’s lovely to receive sewing presents 🙂
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Beth
Yes I have read this and thank you, but you are worth it, and I hope it all brings you lots of happiness. Two points…the purse is tapestry and not embroidery and I thought good for times you cant sew for some reason and also something different for you to do and the second point was the pins – I bought the finest I could so I do hope they are sharp 🙂 Keep me informed.
Enjoy all the presents 🙂
Happy Birthday
Mum xx
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Mum, I think you should tell that to the people that made the TAPESTRY kit them because it says on it ’embroidery kit counted charts’!! It’s great to have something to do by hand. The pins do look very sharp! Thank you 🙂 🙂 xx
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Maybe a combination of the two then!!! Well either is good I hope 🙂 Sorry re my error.xx
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