Hi, I am Emma and am the face behind Sweet Williams.
I am based in Neath, South Wales. I started my little business back
in November 2011 when I realised I could turn my hobby into something
more. This time last year I hadn't used a sewing machine before so I
have really surprised myself. I was bored on maternity leave when baby
was sleeping (there's only so much cleaning you can do) and I have
always loved cross stitch so my hubby bought me a Cath Kidston Stitch
book. It all started from there.
My
favourite type of craft is sewing using both fabric and felt. I love
both equally as you can do endless things with felt and it's easy to sew
with but there are so many gorgeous fabrics around which I love to use,
especially to make cushions, tote bags and bunting amongst other
things. I seem to be really into hand embroidery at the moment too and
am addicted to collecting buttons and ribbon. I also make greetings
cards, usually personalised for the customers needs but I do prefer to
sew.
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When I am not sewing madly I am either at
the day job - (I am a part time Legal Assistant for a local law firm),
being a mum to James (4) and William (1), looking after the house and
spending time with hubby, fabric and button shopping or reading books
(we own hundreds which live in floor to ceiling book cases)!! I am
constantly busy and on the go and I tend to be a night owl. I'm
definitely not a morning person.
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I love reading blogs and I write my own (albeit somewhat neglected at times) -
http://sweet-williams.blogspot.co.uk/
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"Hi!
I’m
Rachael and I blog here – www.sewrayme.co.uk
I
taught myself to sew almost 2 years ago and literally haven’t
stopped since! I really love designing and making things, my emphasis
is usually on pretty and girly and useful items, however, with
a 2 year old son I often find ‘boy’ designs creeping into my
work!
Most
of my sewing is done on my sewing machine, I love small, quick
projects because usually I don’t have big chunks of time, I’m a
nap-time crafter! Recently I’ve taught myself to crochet, learned
some embroidery and have re-discovered a love for cross stitch.
Before sewing I also spent a lot of time card-making and
scrapbooking. My other hobbies (when I have time) include
cooking/baking and growing vegetables in our garden.
I’m
delighted to be a part of The Sewing Boutique’s design team and
can’t wait to see what will be in the mystery package each month!"
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"Hi I’m Lane from Willowlane Designs. I am an English girl living in South
Wales not too far away from the bridge so I can get my fill of English soil from
time to time lol! I currently do not have a “proper” job as the male members in
my family like to call it. I am a level 2 TA and hope to one day get to work in
a school, just got to wait for my youngest to go to school full time. I have been
making all sorts of things for quite some time but really got into it to pay for
a headstone for my three little boys who were born sleeping over the last 14
years. Last year they got their stone but I was more then hooked to just stop
making so I carried on.
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I love fabric and have a huge hoard, lots of it i can’t bring myself
to
use, I take it out of the box, give it a smooth and fold it back up to
put away until the next time. I am half self taught and half you-tube
video taught for
technique. I get my ideas from all over the place. I love to hand
stitch and
enjoy a challenge like this Captain Jack Hawkins Cushion I did last
year. I also
taught myself to make this little dolly from start to finish.
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I am also the typical tradesperson in that i make lots for others and all
the things i want to make for my house are still in the to do book. I also sing
in a ladies harmony group called Mello’D’ which i love.
I was so pleased to be picked to be park of the team as one, I love all
things fabric and two, it will challenge me to stretch my creative mind."
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"Hi, my name is Elli and I run Heartstitch, which is based in Plymouth,
Devon, but I am originally from Dorset. I started Heartstitch as
something to do when taking a break from training to be a teacher - and
I've not looked back since! I love to create cute things using felt,
fabric, pens and a little imagination!
My favourite type
of craft is sewing - preferably hand sewing, but if the machine is
working I don't mind using that too! Most of my work is all hand sewn,
which takes a little longer - but I think it's worth it! When I get a
little spare time (rarely!) I do like to tackle an embroidery - you
won't see any bouquets of flowers - I'm more likely to be stitching
unicorns!
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My second love has to be illustration - which I am trying my
best to spend more time on. I'll give anything a try though! My
favourite medium is paper - I can draw anything on it! But I do love
fabric - you can make so many things with it and there's so much
variety!
When I'm not
crafting (not often!) I like to 'hang out' with the other half and our
two little kitty shaped furballs. I'm a sucker for bad telly and video
games!"
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