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The Great British Sewing Bee

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Millie22 Fri 22-Apr-22 10:54:41

? Sewing Bee is back ? next Wednesday with a new presenter.

DanniRae Fri 24-Jun-22 08:44:00

I have asked for Esme's book for my birthday - not long to wait for it - and I am looking forward to reading it smile

M0nica Fri 24-Jun-22 08:52:38

Esme, bland?

and isn't it rather offensive to describe her as an interesting little woman. What has her height got to do with it?

Grandmabatty Fri 24-Jun-22 09:43:52

Esme is anything but bland.

Glorianny Fri 24-Jun-22 10:09:17

I like Esme. I think her dress style is great. She looks individual and stylish. Wonder if she has a dressmaker or does it herself? I wish Brogan had gone I find her voice so irritating.

Sparklefizz Fri 24-Jun-22 10:31:09

DanniRae

I have asked for Esme's book for my birthday - not long to wait for it - and I am looking forward to reading it smile

I've just finished reading Esme's book. She was ... and still is ... a great one for partying!

Sparklefizz Fri 24-Jun-22 10:32:50

Grandmabatty

Gingster Esme doesn't seem quite well this series. Her voice was very firm in previous years. She's a very interesting character.

I said that to a friend. Esme's voice is frail and wavering and she speaks in gasps. Hope she's ok.

Calendargirl Fri 24-Jun-22 10:33:46

I am another who doesn’t think Esme has seemed 100% this series. A bit frail, and her voice quite quavery.

Perhaps she had Covid?

Sparklefizz Fri 24-Jun-22 10:36:56

According to her book she has always been a smoker (and also quite a heavy drinker). I wonder if she has a lung condition? She seems quite breathless.

Sparklefizz Fri 24-Jun-22 10:37:15

Annie to win !!!!

Shirleyw Sun 26-Jun-22 04:30:55

It’s good all 4 are in the final. I don’t mind Esme, she knows what she’s talking about , she isnt there to entertain, I suppose that’s why they have a presenter , not just to say the time lol. May Martin wasn’t much different, both excellent in their field.

Millie22 Wed 29-Jun-22 20:46:55

✂️ The final ✂️

I'm hoping they all do well but I would really love Annie to win.

TillyTrotter Wed 29-Jun-22 21:00:40

It’s being shown on BBC 2 everyone.

TillyTrotter Wed 29-Jun-22 21:01:01

Tennis (Andy Murray) is ongoing on BBC 1.

Calendargirl Wed 29-Jun-22 21:03:54

Not good if you’ve set it to record.

Move Wimbledon to BBC2, for goodness sake.

BlueBelle Wed 29-Jun-22 21:15:22

I couldn’t find it fora few minutes as my TV guide on screen was still giving it for BBC1

Deedaa Wed 29-Jun-22 21:30:45

Bloody BBC doing it again! They must know months ahead when finals like tonight are going to be on!

I love Esme and loved her book. She made me feel a real stick in the mud. There she was in the 70s living in squats while I was getting a house and a mortgage! I wonder if she seems a bit quieter now Joe's gone. She is very good friends with him.

GrandmasueUK Wed 29-Jun-22 21:32:35

I’ve read Esme’s book and loved the relationship she has with Joe Lycett. I like the finalists but I do get a bit fed up with partners/parents/children saying: “it will boost their confidence if they win/they don’t know how good they are.” Well, up to a point they must believe they are in with a chance of winning. I wonder when people had to win any sort of competition to make their family proud of them as well. Were they not proud of them before?

Calendargirl Wed 29-Jun-22 21:59:13

Pleased Annie won.

Was finding Brogan’s voice increasingly irritating.

Beautful Wed 29-Jun-22 22:04:08

Calendar girl

Agree on both of your points !

Well done Annie you deserved it !!!

BlueBelle Wed 29-Jun-22 22:04:55

I was routing for Annie and Man wee
Both did very dramatic jump suits Annie’s looked lovely on her model
I think Brogan went off the boil the last few weeks and the other lady’s was more ordinary

GrandmasueUK Wed 29-Jun-22 22:11:54

That jumpsuit of Annie’s was gorgeous. So pleased she won. Love watching the catch-up with the other competitors. Spent my time saying “Aw” at each one, especially at the babies ones!

aggie Wed 29-Jun-22 22:14:54

It was a well deserved win , all her garments were great tonight

Chardy Wed 29-Jun-22 22:18:47

To see them all helping and supporting each other this week (and last too) was as lovely as their work. Probably the best show as the series.

Casdon Wed 29-Jun-22 22:21:24

I actually preferred all Man Yee’s outfits to Annie’s tonight, but I’m pleased Annie won because she’s produced some excellent outfits over the weeks, and she’s so modest.

annodomini Wed 29-Jun-22 22:29:23

That bow won it for Annie! Esmé's reaction to it said it all!