tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post6252213546262581748..comments2024-03-29T09:03:25.749+00:00Comments on Tracing Rainbows: The Great British Stitch UpAngelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-16429327906903759332013-04-13T11:34:37.012+01:002013-04-13T11:34:37.012+01:00You echo my thoughts on the series so far and like...You echo my thoughts on the series so far and like you I was really looking forward to this series. It would be so easy for them to incorportate things such as how to insert a zip which I always avoid! Simple how to, or even showing off some easy embroidery stitches would encourage the younger generation far more, and then it really could take off in the same way as GBBO.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14813706744376163204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-84027737252007046312013-04-12T22:46:41.367+01:002013-04-12T22:46:41.367+01:00You always write with such sense!! I completely ag...You always write with such sense!! I completely agree with all your comments. I have sewn forever and moved from dressmaking to quilting some years ago, so I was looking forward to watching this programme, but the judges have no charisma between them at all and I don't think I have seen the female judge smile yet, no, all very disappointing.<br />A member of my quilt group was approached, some months ago, to audition for the programme, she was unable to, due to family committments, pity, boy, would she have shaken them all up!! She is delightful, but a force to be reckoned with!!!!rabbitquilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02613054286672505217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-1169781033635657472013-04-12T22:03:46.417+01:002013-04-12T22:03:46.417+01:00I've enjoyed it so far, but for different reas...I've enjoyed it so far, but for different reasons than the GBBO. When I watch the Bake Off I think, "With some practice I could produce something like that." When I watch the Sewing Bee it's a case of "My goodness, I could never do that!" However, I have finally gathered my courage and learnt how to thread my machine. I really hope Ann wins. Lesley xLesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18220219679391515926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-71864675078310829012013-04-12T21:10:46.212+01:002013-04-12T21:10:46.212+01:00A brilliant post, you summed it up perfectly! Alth...A brilliant post, you summed it up perfectly! Although I have to say I watch it not just for the sewing but the eye candy too! Nothing like a well dressed man ;-)) mabelandmaisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272150837152388045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-76151713532644025152013-04-12T19:09:09.843+01:002013-04-12T19:09:09.843+01:00I've not seen the programme at all but have re...I've not seen the programme at all but have read Ben Elton's book. <br />Love from Mum<br />xxMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08442767679857541996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-58832758911937084522013-04-12T16:58:10.251+01:002013-04-12T16:58:10.251+01:00I think the main problem is Claudia Winkelmann - s...I think the main problem is Claudia Winkelmann - she is such a dolt - no idea what she's talking about and sadly lacking in any talent except smouldering through that eye liner from under that ridiculously long fringe - boy she get's up my nose - I had high hopes for this programme but feel the lack of flair and proper technical grounding on behalf of the competitors spoils it - shame as I like the contestants and the judgesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352283065863856112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-39256272008380938662013-04-12T13:55:21.762+01:002013-04-12T13:55:21.762+01:00I thought it was a lovely programme, so refreshing...I thought it was a lovely programme, so refreshing to have people getting along together and encouraging each other. I watched it on iplayer and have dusted off my sewing machine again ready to tackle some new projects! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-2178327542967071402013-04-12T13:14:11.221+01:002013-04-12T13:14:11.221+01:00Agree agree agree, though all four of us are hooke...Agree agree agree, though all four of us are hooked! Those do it yourself slots are frustrating beyond imagination!magsmcchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17278148796772565928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-9718080071594231362013-04-12T09:16:18.378+01:002013-04-12T09:16:18.378+01:00I too lost interest in the programme after the fir...I too lost interest in the programme after the first episode. I so wish you hadn't mentioned the Ben Elton book, I shall now have to buy it for my Kindle, lol.Hard up Hesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02561421853249973134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-65593628981377523972013-04-12T09:14:52.782+01:002013-04-12T09:14:52.782+01:00I know you are right but I love Claudia, am rather...I know you are right but I love Claudia, am rather taken with Patrick, the room they are in is lovely and I love the cosiness of it all. Favourite programme of the week for me I'm afraid - saddo that I am :)Nearly Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01594432566473391552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-15953982195000157312013-04-12T09:09:19.688+01:002013-04-12T09:09:19.688+01:00You are saying exactly what I thought...only more ...You are saying exactly what I thought...only more succintly! It certainly has not the appeal of the Bake programme, and so much detail is omitted. I'd choose Ann any day, but I'm sure you are right, she may be too 'safe'.Elizabethdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405703727112759947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-60927269236145183322013-04-12T08:59:37.651+01:002013-04-12T08:59:37.651+01:00You are a very competent crafter yourself, Carol. ...You are a very competent crafter yourself, Carol. You might enjoy it more than I did - I don't want to put you off watching! Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-7194322503047276302013-04-12T08:59:11.500+01:002013-04-12T08:59:11.500+01:00Oh Ang, I quite agree!
I thought it would be fab...Oh Ang, I quite agree! <br /><br />I thought it would be fab as well and have been disappointed so far - I can't imagine how far they have looked to think that those are the eight best amateurs.<br /><br />Hrumph!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-40046582691141420802013-04-12T08:33:05.683+01:002013-04-12T08:33:05.683+01:00http://www.allaboutyou.com/craft/pattern-finder/se...http://www.allaboutyou.com/craft/pattern-finder/sewing-projects/sewing-for-the-home/Great-British-Sewing-Bee-free-pattern-sew-a-laundry-bag Hope this works, this is the link for the Sewing Bee laundry bag on the Prima website. Lauren and Ann are my favourites.<br />Be warned once you have read Chart Throb some programmes lose their appeal!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11441267156188525653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-27474502860919949752013-04-12T07:14:44.726+01:002013-04-12T07:14:44.726+01:00I've not seen this yet but heard others mentio...I've not seen this yet but heard others mention it. I didn't realise it was a competition I thought it was teach and encourage the nation to start sewing or improve on your existing skills. I don't think I will bother with it now.<br />CarolxCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04332392686031711784noreply@blogger.com