Great British Sewing Bee Christmas Special

Kelly · 4 months ago SHJ Member

I haven't seen the list of contestants yet, but I always find I only know one "celebrity" the others are usually reality tv contestants and I don't watch those programmes 🤣

· 4 months ago

Nikki · 4 months ago SHJ Member

I only know "H" and Charlotte from Geordie Shore - only because my daughter watched it!

· 4 months ago

Kelly · 4 months ago SHJ Member

Ahh yes, my daughter enjoys some of those programmes too. I only know who Charlotte is because she is literally on every celebrity programme going 🤣

· 4 months ago

SewHayleyJane · 4 months ago Admin

Haha, very true!!

· 4 months ago

Kay E · 4 months ago SHJ Member

I'm excited too, but again, I only know 'H' from Steps! I thought maybe it was my age, but I'm reassured to see that you two don't know them either as you are both spring chickens!!!

· 4 months ago

sewandyjane · 4 months ago Coder

I like 'H', but wasn't he the villain in Line of Duty?

· 4 months ago

Kelly · 4 months ago SHJ Member

Love that you consider me a spring chicken Kay! I have just had a look at the line up. I recognise Kellie from Eastenders back in the day when I used to watch it, so about 30 years ago! How is that possible?

Charlotte is one of those reality tv stars that literally goes on every celebrity programme going, which is why I know who she is.

Everybody knows H.

The comidien I think I have seen on something else too 🤩

· 4 months ago

SewHayleyJane · 4 months ago Admin

It's tonight!! I'm going to be here live whilst watching the show - hope you can join me!

· 4 months ago

Helen G · 4 months ago

I've got an early start tomorrow so I'm recording it.

I hope Kellie Bright does well.

· 4 months ago

Tamlyn · 4 months ago Moderator

Obviously being a Geordie, I know who Charlotte is!

Is anyone multi-tasking and doing a bit of sewing while watching?

· 4 months ago

SewHayleyJane · 4 months ago Admin

No sewing here! what are you making?

· 4 months ago

Lesley · 4 months ago SHJ Member

Doing some knitting while watching, and just poured a Prosecco and Chambord, which might put an end to the knitting!

· 4 months ago

Tamlyn · 4 months ago Moderator

Oooh that sounds like the perfect tipple!

· 4 months ago

SewHayleyJane · 4 months ago Admin

ooooh lovely!

· 4 months ago

Linda B · 4 months ago SHJ Member

I'm on the hot chocolate

· 4 months ago

SewHayleyJane · 4 months ago Admin

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Tamlyn · 4 months ago Moderator

Yum!

· 4 months ago

SewHayleyJane · 4 months ago Admin

I'm settled in with my snacks and ready to go

· 4 months ago

Tamlyn · 4 months ago Moderator

Ahhh Kellie Bright was in The Upper Hand - who remembers that?

· 4 months ago

Catherine · 4 months ago SHJ Member

I loved that programme!

· 4 months ago

Tamlyn · 4 months ago Moderator

Me too!

· 4 months ago

Kelly · 4 months ago SHJ Member

Oh yes! I had forgotten about that programme

· 4 months ago

Wendy_sews64 · 3 months ago

I remember it too

· 3 months ago

Diane · 4 months ago SHJ Member

Ooh, didn't realise Kellie Bright was in the programme!

· 4 months ago

SewHayleyJane · 4 months ago Admin

How fab is Sara's lilac dress?!

· 4 months ago

Kay E · 4 months ago SHJ Member

love, love, love it......but imagine sewing with that fringey, sequinny fabric!

· 4 months ago

SewHayleyJane · 4 months ago Admin

There is a lot to contend with there!

· 4 months ago

Catherine · 4 months ago SHJ Member

I went with red wine for tonight... it's Christmas after all

· 4 months ago

SewHayleyJane · 4 months ago Admin

Love it!!

· 4 months ago

Linda B · 4 months ago SHJ Member

Very nice

· 4 months ago

SewHayleyJane · 4 months ago Admin

Having just sewn with sequins for the first time I'm wondering if Esme made her top and did she snip off all the sequins in the seam allowance?!

· 4 months ago

Kay E · 4 months ago SHJ Member

that's a lot of sequins to snip!!!!

· 4 months ago

Kelly · 4 months ago SHJ Member

Love her jacket

· 4 months ago

Linda B · 4 months ago SHJ Member

I know it's celebrity sewing but it's already all about them sorry maybe I need some wine rather than hot chocolate lol

· 4 months ago

SewHayleyJane · 4 months ago Admin

hehe, Andy hates any celebrity version of programs for that very reason

· 4 months ago

Tamlyn · 4 months ago Moderator

Haha yeah it's definitely just a showy-off, celeb entertainment show

· 4 months ago

SewHayleyJane · 4 months ago Admin

Yes!! Still remember the dance moves to 5,6,7,8!

· 4 months ago

SewHayleyJane · 4 months ago Admin

Has anyone ever made their own advent calendar?

· 4 months ago

Tamlyn · 4 months ago Moderator

No. I've been tempted but haven't committed yet. Maybe next year...

· 4 months ago

Emma · 4 months ago SHJ Member

I made one this year for the furry one from a panel I also made a crochet one a few years back again for my first furry one - the child gets chocolate one 😆

· 4 months ago

SewHayleyJane · 4 months ago Admin

haha!!! love that!

· 4 months ago

Tamlyn · 4 months ago Moderator

Ooh a crochet one sounds interesting!

· 4 months ago

Emma · 4 months ago SHJ Member

I made a rectangle panel then little squares I then made crochet Westie (our Buttons breed) and embroidered numbers on the squares. Found it when got the ornaments out and felt quite impressed I managed it all those years ago.

· 4 months ago

SewHayleyJane · 4 months ago Admin

Oh I love that, that's amazing

· 4 months ago

Kay E · 4 months ago SHJ Member

that sounds amazing, love the idea of a crochet Westie....so cute!

· 4 months ago

Kelly · 4 months ago SHJ Member

No, but I definitely want to make one for Cozy next year 🎄

· 4 months ago

Wendy_sews64 · 3 months ago

I made one at my former patchwork/quilting group about five or six years ago.

· 3 months ago

SewHayleyJane · 3 months ago Admin

Oh lovely, is it still going strong?

· 3 months ago

Wendy_sews64 · 3 months ago

It certainly is

· 3 months ago

Tamlyn · 4 months ago Moderator

I usually hate the transformation challenge as I'd be terrible at it, but this actually feels like it would be achieveable!

· 4 months ago

Kay E · 4 months ago SHJ Member

Watching and loving those advent calenders!! Might be whipping one up for next Christmas!

· 4 months ago

Lesley · 4 months ago SHJ Member

Made one many years ago, it was from a fabric panel, but still gets used now

· 4 months ago

SewHayleyJane · 4 months ago Admin

amazing! Stands the test of time

· 4 months ago

SewHayleyJane · 4 months ago Admin

Aw I quite like Charlottes! I can see these as nativity costumes

· 4 months ago

Tamlyn · 4 months ago Moderator

It was lovely! H is smashing it though

· 4 months ago

SewHayleyJane · 4 months ago Admin

H to win!

· 4 months ago

SewHayleyJane · 4 months ago Admin

Oooh what song would you pick? Fairytale of New York - fairy wings and a liberty flame

· 4 months ago

Tamlyn · 4 months ago Moderator

One of my favourite Christmas Number 1s ever is probably Boney M - Mary's Boy Child, so I'd have to come up with something inspired by that!

· 4 months ago

SewHayleyJane · 4 months ago Admin

Ooh a dark horse, that one doesn't often come up!

· 4 months ago

Tamlyn · 4 months ago Moderator

A SAUSAGE ROLL DRESS!!!! This is hilarious

· 4 months ago

SewHayleyJane · 4 months ago Admin

That jumpsuit looks fab!

· 4 months ago

Diane · 4 months ago SHJ Member

I love Kellie's jumpsuit

· 4 months ago

SewHayleyJane · 4 months ago Admin

It's great isn't it?

· 4 months ago

Kay E · 4 months ago SHJ Member

gorgeous isn't it!

· 4 months ago

Lesley · 4 months ago SHJ Member

Gorgeous

· 4 months ago

SewHayleyJane · 4 months ago Admin

Ah well that was lovely, and very festive!!! Thank you everyone for popping in!

· 4 months ago

Tamlyn · 4 months ago Moderator

Thanks for organising

· 4 months ago

Lesley · 4 months ago SHJ Member

Thanks for setting this up, better than sitting watching on my own!

· 4 months ago

Kay E · 4 months ago SHJ Member

feel all festive now. thank you for organising

· 4 months ago

Tamlyn · 4 months ago Moderator

Ahh I really enjoyed that! Especially Kellie and H saying they're going to continue sewing and makie it part of their families lives too!

· 4 months ago

SewHayleyJane · 4 months ago Admin

Yeh that was lovely, I enjoyed watching them, they took it a bit more seriously

· 4 months ago

Kay E · 4 months ago SHJ Member

so.......are we getting red crepe in next December's box so we can all run up a fabulous jumpsuit? I'm just off to see if I can find a similar pattern .....

· 4 months ago

SewHayleyJane · 4 months ago Admin

Haha, I will keep that in mind Kay

· 4 months ago

Catherine · 4 months ago SHJ Member

Yes to that!! 👏🏼

· 4 months ago

Nikki · 4 months ago SHJ Member

It was good fun -love how competitive they are but having a great time.

Love Kellies jumpsuit - but Charlottes dress was "quite" chic 👍

· 4 months ago

SewHayleyJane · 4 months ago Admin

So pleased you all enjoyed it! Will look forward to doing it again next year with the new series! But now... it's past my bedtime! thanks again everyone! Xxx

· 4 months ago

Catherine · 4 months ago SHJ Member

In a house full of boys (husband and two teenagers) it's nice to have a watch-a-long with like minded people. I look forward to more. Thank you Hayley xx

· 4 months ago

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