It’s the weekend!

Hello everyone. Hope you are well. It’s all go at Sister Makes. Did you see the photos I put on the last blog as a little teaser of something new we were making at Sister Makes HQ. Well I can reveal we are starting to make children’s clothing. We are making beautiful reversible dresses and quirky patchwork skirts. We want everyone to enjoy our love of colour. This week I have put some teasers of the dresses on the blog. All will be revealed in our newsletter or if you want to see them sooner, pop down to Adelantes in Mumbles. Naomi is celebrating The Chinese New Year this weekend. The window is full of our lovely makes including jackets and bags.

Rod and I have enjoyed some lovely walks this week. We are so lucky with where we live. Our walk today was along the promenade and it was in sunshine! So nice to feel the sun on our faces. It was home then for coffee and cake. Bliss. Claire is making some great patchwork tote bags. Keep an eye on our Facebook page but you’ve got to be quick. Claire put a gorgeous red one on Wednesday and it was sold within an hour. There will be more to follow I promise.

Have a lovely week x Suzanne

To Infinity (Scarves) and Beyond - Happy Friday!

Hello everyone how has your week been? Claire & I have been to the Festival of Quilts for our annual AGM and shopping spree. We love having our AGM at the festival as it is usually over a bottle of fizz and as there is only two of us we can cover a lot in a short space of time so that we can enjoy the hotel pool and spa facilities. We always love the amazing talent of the quilters and feel so inspired after looking at all the competition quilts and exhibitors. It’s a great way to catch up with suppliers and source new fabrics. For more news about our Festival of Quilts trip have a look at our August newsletter which will be out Monday. If you aren’t signed up then pop over to our website and subscribe.

Love the sunny yellow fabric and the different cats in this scarf make it fun

I have been busy this week cutting out some new kimono style jackets ready to sew next week. I love playing around with patterns and hopefully you will love what I create. Claire has been busy finishing some commissions. I have put some photos of the quirky patchwork tote bag below. She has also been making some new infinity scarves. These are great accessories and because they are 100% cotton they can be worn in the summer as well as the winter. You can find them and all our other products on our Sister Makes website .

Next week is all out sewing for Claire & I and don’t forget our slow stitch workshop on Friday August 16th at Dunvant Farm Shop & Cafe. There are still places available but booking is essential. You can do this via our workshop page on our website or by clicking here. I hope you are enjoying the summer sunshine whatever you are doing and look forward to catching up next week x Suzanne