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122 Doll Clothes Pattern Club Edition

Cute trousers this time. They match the wide leg jeans I bought for myself.

Aug 3 • Val Spiers

118/1000 Doll Clothes Pattern Club Edition

A fun design for paid subscribers

Jul 2 • Val Spiers

116/1000 Spice tea! A new experience for me.

I never thought I would try turmeric in a drink.

Jun 16 • Val Spiers

115/1000 Expanding my herbs and spices list

No way am I cutting back, opting out or settling in.

Jun 8 • Val Spiers

114/1000 Adding some spice to my life

It's never too late to try something new.

Jun 2 • Val Spiers

113/1000 Doll Clothes Pattern Club Edition

A Summer strappy dress from my published collection

May 28 • Val Spiers

111/1000. Doll Clothes Pattern Club Edition

This month paid subscribers can download the patterns for a cute summer outfit.

Apr 30 • Val Spiers

108. Doll Clothes Pattern Club edition March 2026

Members can download this month's hooded jacket pattern

Mar 31 • Val Spiers

Doll Clothes pattern Club Edition - February 2026

Sharing an old favourite

Feb 22 • Val Spiers

99. Doll clothes pattern club edition

A cute sweater shirt pattern for paid subscribers

Jan 21 • Val Spiers

98. The transformative power of reading fiction

Curling up with a good cosy mystery can lengthen your life!

Jan 12 • Val Spiers

95. Doll Clothes Pattern Club Edition

This skirt opens down the back so is perfect for tops that need to be tucked in.

Dec 23, 2025 • Val Spiers

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