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          Boot it
          December 23, 2015
          Think Spring
          January 3, 2016

          Word Play

          December 24, 2015

          I know this is the wrong time to play with crafty things – at this stage I should be finishing last minute shopping or planning meals but somehow I got waylaid … I found the best sweatshirts in Sainsburys! I bought two for £8 (one for me, one for my daughter) dark green, great quality…oh yes they were from the school department but who would know (apart from you as I’ve told you!) I actually fitted snugly into an age 12 (they had run out of the larger size in my store), but I wanted a shorter top to go with my plaid skirt to show off the waist. Some colours go up to an age 15/16, perfect for a medium size fit.

          I wanted a top with a saying, not crude, racy or funny, but uplifting, so this is the perfect top to experiment. Bella Freud works the trend.

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          Bella‘s words

          This is my creation and how I made it, starting at Sainsburys.

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          Sainsbury’s two sweatshirts, £8!

          live life

          Choose words, enlarge and print.

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          Pin in place, pin prick letters and swivel pencil gently to make faint dots

          live life 3

          Use an embroiderey hoop to make sewing easier.

          live life 4

          Stem stitch the words – I found these explanations easy to pick an embroidery stitch.

          my words

          Worn with my favourite plaid skirt

          I have definitely got the bug and want to write more in thread – cushions next I feel !

          Happy Christmas, looking forward to a new year.

          Kirstie x

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          Kirstie
          Moving through my forties I've gained confidence to believe in 'style over trends' - quality wins (most of the time) and not to take it all too seriously. A great jacket is always my motto, and I like to play about with old and new and mix in some craft ideas too. I work with lovely clients who want a concise wardrobe or a unique outfit for a special occasion. I hope to inspire you.

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          2 Comments

          1. imogenbalfour@hotmail.com' Imogen Balfour says:
            January 11, 2016 at 1:20 pm

            Dear Kirstie
            I remember you, your sunny disposition, but above all your lovely smile!

            I think it’s wonderful, inspiring, informative and very creative. Congratulations. I will love to see learn more! All, best – Imogen

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            • Kirstie says:
              January 12, 2016 at 10:35 am

              Lovely to hear from you Imogen, and glad you are enjoying the new blog. Lots more to come. All the best.

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