How I’m Finding Peace When Life Gets Chaotic ~ Hand Sewing Retreat

I’d love you to spend some time with me as I retreat into my Campervan for a days stitching. Some time away from the busyness of this time of the year I'm Lilly, living in Suffolk close beach with my husband Neil and our chatty cat, Hollly and Penny and Silkie our rescue hens. My channel is my little space to share my love of hand sewing, English Paper Piecing (EPP), embroidery and quilting.Oh, and I make a lot of bags! ♡ Head Scarf made from the tutorial below & wool from Folk Yarn Studio    • Crochet Bandana Hair Scarf (Easy DIY!)   ♡ Needle kit and pincushion by Hatched & Patched ♡ Thank you for stopping by and keeping me company. If you'd like to support me and treat me to a coffee, that would be lovely, the link is below. ☕️ ♡ https://ko-fi.com/lillyandthebee ♡ Contact me by email [email protected] #quilting #handsewing #beginnerquilt #embroidery #sewingideas #sewinginspiration #tinysewingspace

Quilting, Bag Making & Uncomfortable Selling
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Quilting, Bag Making & Uncomfortable Selling

Weaving Handspun Wool on a Summer Day | Rigid Heddle Loom
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Weaving Handspun Wool on a Summer Day | Rigid Heddle Loom

I Tried Sashiko For The First  Time ~ Why I'm Obsessed Now ♡ I Also Finished My Scrappy Squares Case
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I Tried Sashiko For The First Time ~ Why I'm Obsessed Now ♡ I Also Finished My Scrappy Squares Case

My Self Care Quilt Progress - it went wrong
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My Self Care Quilt Progress - it went wrong

I Tried Using Masking Tape as My Textile Art Foundation (Game Changer?)
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I Tried Using Masking Tape as My Textile Art Foundation (Game Changer?)

Slow Stitching Bowls: Crafting a Cozy Retreat in My Campervan
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Slow Stitching Bowls: Crafting a Cozy Retreat in My Campervan

Tea and Textiles | A Chat with Kate from The Last Homely House!
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Tea and Textiles | A Chat with Kate from The Last Homely House!

 Making a Rag Quilt ~ It's Messy But That's OK ♡ Sewing in My Campervan
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Making a Rag Quilt ~ It's Messy But That's OK ♡ Sewing in My Campervan

Giving Tiny Liberty Scraps a New Story ~  I'm Embracing the Perfectly Imperfect
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Giving Tiny Liberty Scraps a New Story ~ I'm Embracing the Perfectly Imperfect

The Feral Spinner
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The Feral Spinner

Scraps, Lace, Beads, Trimmings ... and One Good Idea!
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Scraps, Lace, Beads, Trimmings ... and One Good Idea!

East Anglia Yarn Festival 2026  • Self Conscious Filming  • Purchases
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East Anglia Yarn Festival 2026 • Self Conscious Filming • Purchases

No Sewing Plans For 2026 & That's OK ~ Beginning a Liberty Scrap Project ♡ Slow Stitched Art
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No Sewing Plans For 2026 & That's OK ~ Beginning a Liberty Scrap Project ♡ Slow Stitched Art

Turning Fabric Scraps into a Stunning Liberty Cushion! ♡ Don't Toss Those Tiny Pieces!
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Turning Fabric Scraps into a Stunning Liberty Cushion! ♡ Don't Toss Those Tiny Pieces!

EPP • New Sewing Machine • Beginning a New Quilt Using My Old Scraps
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EPP • New Sewing Machine • Beginning a New Quilt Using My Old Scraps

Why I’m Loving Smaller Projects ~ Slow Stitching • Sashiko • EPP • Embroidery
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Why I’m Loving Smaller Projects ~ Slow Stitching • Sashiko • EPP • Embroidery

A Week of Knitting, Campervan Adventures and Wild Swimming
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A Week of Knitting, Campervan Adventures and Wild Swimming

February stitching and crafting with a Alice in Wonderland yarn moment
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February stitching and crafting with a Alice in Wonderland yarn moment

Scrap Quilting Made Beautiful: Turning Leftovers Into a Stunning Vintage-Style Quilt As You Go Quilt
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Scrap Quilting Made Beautiful: Turning Leftovers Into a Stunning Vintage-Style Quilt As You Go Quilt

Can you thrift fabric for sewing? Let's find out!
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Can you thrift fabric for sewing? Let's find out!