Sew A Little Love By Claire

23/09/2026

Something a little different….

21/09/2026

Last weekend I attended my first ever sewing course ( patchwork staycation ) Flamin’Goodcrafts

as you can imagine I was super nervous 🙈

I’m at that chapter in my life where my children are no longer children…. I’m currently living in a house with three alpha males 😬🤣 so to be out the house chatting to people who love making as much as me was truly lovely ❤️ Sarah who ran the course was not only very lovely but she also has a great teaching experience 🥰 everyone made me feel very welcome and the atmosphere was warm and relaxed just what I needed after a stressful week.

I enjoyed myself that much I will most certainly be joining as a member and popping in and out depending on my illness. If your feeling a little lost with this new chapter in your life and you love making…… I strongly recommended taking some time for yourselves and get yourself down to the shop for some well deserved you time…..away from the house work….and all the noise.

For my first project I decided I wanted to make my little god daughter a hand quilted bag I’m super chuffed with how it came out what do you all think 🥰

As it was my first time attending I wasn’t comfortable taking pictures of people incase they like their privacy but I did take a few over the weekend to give you a sense of how well organised and thought out the weekend was and the food from dollys was amazing ❤️ Dolly's Vintage Tea Rooms

Very much looking forward to November when I next have pennies to official and becoming one of the crazy crew 🤣

Sew A Little Love By Claire

12/09/2026

A weekend full of crafting 💕🥰

If anyone needs me your find me in the art room curled up on the sofa watching movies and making creations ❤️

08/09/2026

Opinions!!!!

I’m running my first proper stall in November at fort brockhurst and I’d love to know what you all think I should make?

Do I go big and make detailed things? Christmas bears, quilted wreaths…

Or small and pocket money price? Zip purses, bunting, badges

Anything you noticed sells well? Or would love to see me make? Added points for photo comments for inspiration lol

For those who have been to craft fairs before or ran them….any tips? Any advice?

I’m so excited 🥰 today is phase one….. plan and design ❤️

05/09/2026

Getting reviews like this make my day 🥰❤️

8 memory keepsakes made from a passed loved ones clothing…. Now off to their forever home 🥰

That’s 2 elephants
2 goats
2 cats
1 wolf
And 1 fox

04/09/2026

04/09/2026

On days like today….. nothing excites me more then the rain falling whilst I’m curled up in the art room feeling very creative 🥰

Some people think logically….some people solve problems mathematically. … for me it’s all about creativity ❤️ I wish people could see what’s my mind shows me 🤪 I know I’m a little bit bonkers but I can look at an empty cereal box or a tube and think of 100 things to make with it 🤣

“Creative mind days are just the best!! “

pass me that paper…hand me those scissors give me that needle and thread….time to make something!! Ekkkk

Stay tuned to see what my mind makes up later today……

29/08/2026

So excited to announce this week I get a confirmation email of my place running my first stall at fort brockhurst Christmas festival ❤️❤️❤️

My mind is going wild with ideas of what to make…. From fabric trees to wreaths and mini fairy’s I will of course be making some of my normal best sellers of Santa and reindeers 🥰 all ideas welcomed so if you have seen something cute on Pinterest or adverts that you think I will be able to achieve please let me know. I don’t usually do stalls or fairs as with memory keepsakes they are custom made 😬 but who doesn’t love a Christmas bear from Santa? And I can always take leaflets and business cards to show people what I can do should they want a custom made keepsake in the future 🤷🏻‍♀️

From all you clever people who run stalls any tips? Or tricks? Do you go low with prices or keep them at there true value? I appreciate any advice xx Fort Brockhurst

26/08/2026

Just a little update 💋 Sew A Little Love By Claire

24/08/2026

Hello my lovely people…

I hope you had a lovely weekend relaxing with family and friends ?

When I started my little keepsake hobby….of course money was a big factor… I have worked hard all my life to provide for my children… in my past Iv had two jobs at the same time just to help contribute to me I wanted to work as long as possible.6 months later I begin to lose
My hair and had to wear wigs. it was getting harder to hide but my last work were amazing they knew I was finding work harder so they came up with a lovely idea…. They asked me how I felt about dropping Wednesday? It ment I had Monday and Tuesday full days but then Wednesday I could get some rest before continuing working Thursday and Friday

A year on and things had taken even more of a turn… I was vomiting a lot which was causing a problem with our staff children ratios every time I’d need cover to run to he loo to be sick it was awful. The pain was also increasing and I was having so many hospital appointments so I made the decision as scary as it was I needed a break from working. I looked into means tested financially help but sadly my husband who works full time to support us so we didn’t qualify for help which personally I I find shocking as he dosnt earn two wage income 🤷🏻‍♀️

Sewing your keep sakes means so very much to me 🥰 it relaxes me and also helps with my self esteem… I get a great sense of pride 🤪 but I’m trying to work out more ways to make my life more easier and not such a difficult.

one of these ideas are…

🧸 I now have a little sewing helper…. Meet Pippa she’s a friend daughter who loves anything crafty so I!!! I plan to teach her all I know in step by géyqsteps guidance

🧸 I love the creative side of the hobby but I’m not so good with the organisation so Iv made this amazing folder with pre planned forms ❤️ from business ideas to invoices and calendars watch this girl take on the organisation world 🤣

🧸 Iv signed up for the first big Christmas stall in November in the hope to make money and get my name out there 🥰

🧸 and then my last idea….is to help get my name out there! There are so many truly amazing talented people in the local area who make magical memory keep sakes. Trying to stand out in such a competitive market has not been easy so Iv had some leaflets and business cards made up so I’m hoping local shops or spaces would allows me to leave some in their waiting rooms or windows 🙏

Thank you so much for all your support, love and understanding ### living with a auto immune conditions means some days I’m oka d sadly other days I’m just trying to make it through the day to bed time 🤣 xx

Stay tuned for my next. Video instalment which will be recorded and uploaded tomorrow 💋