<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Sew Pretty Sew Mindful]]></title><description><![CDATA[SewPrettySewMindful]]></description><link>https://www.sewprettysewmindful.live/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:28:59 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.sewprettysewmindful.live/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Reflecting on Creative retreats]]></title><description><![CDATA[People attend sewing retreats for focused, distraction-free creative time, expert tuition, community with fellow sewists, inspiration from others' projects, access to specialist equipment &#38; a relaxing change of scenery away from daily routine.

 

People choose Sew Pretty Sew Mindful's 3-day retreats specifically for the fun, friendly atmosphere &#38; genuine laughter shared with like-minded sewists.]]></description><link>https://www.sewprettysewmindful.live/post/reflecting-on-creative-retreats</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a883e96023ad9e6d7ff50b2</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:11:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dbdfe6_281c2ca7fcd04d6384aadabca1e294e0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_606,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lucy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Day at the Festival of Quilts 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[What an explosive day of vibrancy, culture, creativity and wonderful people. Every year the NEC, Birmingham hosts four jam-packed days of activity, exhibitions and selling stalls, drawing people from across the UK and beyond to immerse themselves in all the colour. I hadn't planned on visiting this year, but when Sewing Street TV kindly gifted me a pair of tickets, it became a no-brainer. All I had to do was choose my wingman for the day — and that was easy, given Dad loves the Festival of...]]></description><link>https://www.sewprettysewmindful.live/post/a-day-at-the-festival-of-quilts-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a730a85101ab9175ce75a51</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:50:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dbdfe6_444f7efdb4184ac39decbc80fefb8bb7~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Donna&apos;s Sewing Room </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mount Divine]]></title><description><![CDATA[TRIGGER WARNING** Miscarriage and Loss To lose an unborn baby is deeply upsetting for anyone I have no doubts at all.  I had my first...]]></description><link>https://www.sewprettysewmindful.live/post/mount-divine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6525b972c43d5632bb09c935</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 18:30:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c454d0_f5f05bbc1ea24739b74640ff80f2943f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lucy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loving Betty]]></title><description><![CDATA[I can’t stop loving you. A song said to be grans favourite was played at her funeral. I’d not heard it before but it hit me to the core...]]></description><link>https://www.sewprettysewmindful.live/post/loving-betty</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6525b5a379a632b229d3904f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 20:47:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c454d0_d0cf98fe3aad4ed8bdf6123ab23304ad~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>lucy69931</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Being a Pattern Tester]]></title><description><![CDATA[I first came across Sewillow patterns a few years back when I stumbled across the Scilla jumpsuit (then named the Surya jumpsuit) which I...]]></description><link>https://www.sewprettysewmindful.live/post/being-a-pattern-tester</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6511ecaa4fa1637d239aa5ac</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2023 20:34:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c454d0_9a3b979366504c998319b65abc7f2ba2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lucy</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>