Monday 3 August 2015

Lucky Lucky Me!

I love my crafts and I have done a few over the years. I was brought up on sewing as my mum was a very talented dress maker and during the 50's used to make for many famous people. I guess I did inherit some of her talent although never in her league . When I got older I fell into doing patchwork at first as a way of using up fabric but later more as a passion. I have to be honest I love fabric lol. I love the feel of it and the way you can transform it into something beautiful. So this year when I attended Britmums live in London, I was so excited to see that Coats who are so part of the craft world in a huge way and for many many years , would be there. I have to be honest I made a beeline for the craft section and we delighted to see all the ideas that were around for you to try. My daughter is a keen crafter too and she was more excited by all the wool and knitting patterns. We got chatting to a very nice lady and at the end of the weekend we exchanged cards.
So you can imagine how delighted I was when they contacted  me and asked if I would like  to  be one of their craft ambassadors . It means I get to check out lots of projects and pass that onto you. I also have other plans which I think will be fun as well.
So I am waiting to start a project and I hope to share all the items I use and how I go about it for you. So watch this space. Thank to Coats for their faith in me. You should check out their fab website as it has a ton of great ideas. Just click on the picture to visit the web site.





My second passion and if you know me well its fairly funny trust me ! Is cake decorating. I have never really enjoying cooking and I am happy to leave that too my husband. Then a few years ago he got me a cupcake decorating class for my birthday. As there was no cooking involved I loved every second as it was a way to use up creative energy, And so it started i quickly wanted to know more and more  , and i have tried to learn from the best. 
This year there is a cake show all over the country called The Cake and Bake Show. As the London date was not too far I was looking to go. Then I was asked to help bring the event to peoples attention, which as it looked so good I was happy to do. So over the last few months I have tried to let  everyone know about it in hopes they will go, So you can imagine I was delighted today to hear from them, that I have been picked with some others to be official Cake and Bake blogger. I am hoping I get to try our some things and then let you know how it all went. I am going to London in October so I hope some of you Will make it also.
So thank you Cake and Bake Show for asking me I am delighted.

Get along to their web site for lots more information and ticket sales. Just click on the picture to go to the web site.




So I am really excited to be working with both lovely brands 






10 comments :

  1. Exciting times! I love crafting too but I am a bit rubbish at sticking to one thing. I want to be able to do everything so I never seem to perfect anything. I love having a go though and have cupboards full of craft supplies. Your cakes are fabulous! Hopefully mine will be half as good one day. Thanks for linking up to Share A Smile! xx

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    1. Thanks charlotte i love my crafts. Ive tried everything you can imagine. Lolxx

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  2. Congratulations! Bet you'll have lots of fun on the crafting and baking front. I'm not much of a baker but I do find decorating my sons birthday cakes really fun! #magicmoments

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    1. Thanks maddy I am not so keen on the baking side like you, but I love the decorating part as i love to be creative

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  3. This is FANTASTIC Jilly!
    I just love how you've written about it too, the story behind your love of fabrics and how you got into patchwork is a beautiful story of your mum too.

    Thanks for popping over to my blog earlier and sharing your leaf crafting escapades with your daughter :-)
    I'm so happy to have found your lovely blog.

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    1. Aww thanks steph you are too kind. I enjoyed reading your blog too xxx

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  4. Oh, that's so exciting Jill! Congratulations, and I can't wait to see what wonderful projects you get involved in :)

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    1. Thanks sara my first fabric is on the way so im excited to start xxx

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  5. how fantastic Jill, i am waiting with baited breath to see what you get up too!
    Thanks for linking up with #MagicMoments

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    1. Lol fabric all cut so this week the work begins xx

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