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We happy few ephemeral linen12/9/2023 ![]() For practical purposes Lesley’s efforts are confined to the UK, but it could be set up elsewhere. That’s a lot of stash busting! Follow info about the next destash, planned soon. Most of us must have fabrics or patterns which no longer call out to us, so why not move them on to someone who’ll appreciate them? I bought that navy pinstripe through a charity destash organised in the UK by Lesley Run twice a year since 2019, over £7,000 has been raised for Clic Sargent, the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people. When fabric off cuts are perfect to get your creativity started. The one rule I have is: do not add to the stash unless a fabric really calls out. I keep some of my stash fabric on display for inspiration (and it makes me keep it tidy). More often I start with a fabric I like, then have to work out the garment. ![]() Sometimes I start with a garment in mind, then my stash is my own private shop. Having a stash is part of my creative process. Navy pinstripe wool fabric from Judith’s stashĪs Jen has written in her guest post for Sewover50: Stash busting? Partly because I busted a bit of navy pinstripe wool from our own stash that turned into #bhljackietrousers by I feel guilty about my own stash? I won’t lie, it’s not wee, and dates back 10+ years (the blue coat, a sale bargain). Wendy Ward discusses sustainable sewing for Sewover50 ![]() Wendy’s most recent book is “How to Sew Sustainably” and fully explores Wendy’s philosophy for dressing and sewing in a more sustainable way. Tuesday 10 August 2021: Wendy Ward has been helping people to make their own clothes since 2007. Jen Hogg, Tricia and Marcia Lois Riddington have also been on the podcast for Sewover50. Sue Stoney has been a podcast guest a few times, as has Raquel. Kate Sekules of Visible mending is a great resource to about repurposing and using ‘waste fabrics and clothes’ to save the planet. Katrine of Mending Mayhem talked about how mending is another way to use ‘waste’ fabric. Have a listen to Kate Ward’s mending podcast or her repurposing podcast for ideas. ![]() Have a listen to Liz Haywood’s podcast about Zero waste sewing and her experience of the damaging effect textiles production has effected the environment. Guest Editors so far publishing 4 posts, and are many more to come so you could assume this challenge will flow into September too. Well, that's one way to stay sane out here: go stark, raving bonkers.Are you a guest editor for Sewover50 as yet? I do feel a bit bad for stealing those people's star puppet. This is without a doubt the ugliest doll I've ever seen. I wonder how deep the madness goes? It's turtles all the way down, isn't it?Ī First Aid Kit! I could use one of those myself. I hope Johnny Bolton, Special Agent isn't really going to waste this First Aid Kit on hisĭoll. What exactly is " Ephemeral Linen"? How is itĮphermeral? And what's this Mystery House I'm supposed to find it in? I wonder what he's going to do with this? Seems a shame to waste it on a It looks like any old cloth, but it's hard to focus And I'd never have known about that Mystery House otherwise.Ī suit of blending? I wonder if it would actually make someone harder to see. Why am I doing this lunatic all these favours? I suppose because it's more fun than You know, I bet I could make one of those Blending Suits for myself. If nothingĮlse works out, I shall simply become a raving lunatic. Himself more than anyone else I've met out here. Give the Blending Suit to the Loony in the Treehouse.Find an Ephemeral Linen in the Mystery House.Give a First Aid Kit to the Loony in the Treehouse.Bring the Doll Back to the Loony in the Treehouse.Peachy Carnehan can now sneak into the secret layer of Dr. He is excited and says that Arthur Hastings and Suit of blending and gives you the recipe for a Blending Suit. Once Johnny Bolton receives the Ephemeral Linen he says they can now make a Johnny Bolton will give you a Histoplasma Mushroom to help with the quest. Return with a Ephemeral Linen to make a suit of blending for Peachy Carnehan. He will ask that you travel to the Mystery House when the Doors of your perception have been opened, meaning, eat a Histoplasma Mushroom. On the map there will now be a location marked where the First Aid Kit ingredients are located. He will give you the recipe to help with your quest. Johnny Croker's is wounded (his head fell off) and Johnny Bolton has asked that you bring him a First Aid Kit. He will give you a Jimmy Bar to assist you in retrieving the doll. Johnny Bolton will tell you that Peachy is missing.
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