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Stitching scarves and a super-rich stranger (Rousse)

I took advantage of the stately home’s in-house sewing team and handed over my enormous scarf with the request that it be cut down to a manageable size. When I came to the end of the self-guided tour of the … Continue reading

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Trapped in JK Rowling’s producer’s tent (Rousse)

JK Rowling’s TV producer Lisa let me sit in her tent. I was there so long that I got sewn up inside it.

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Alan Sugar’s son sews (Rousse)

Lord Alan Sugar was the father of the boy. I might have been his mother, and possibly also Lord Sugar’s wife, but I could not be certain. Whatever my status in the household, I took it upon myself to entertain … Continue reading

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A temporary loss of digits and dancing to the Wombles (Rousse)

One of us was required to chop off all digits on the hands. TPR bravely volunteered. Then he headed off to Reading to meet MP before the big party. They spent the morning engaged in geeky conversation and activities. I … Continue reading

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A dress maker takes a break (Rousse)

After a lovely bike ride along the river MSB and I went back to her flat and chatted. This made a welcome change from sewing garments.

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