At last.....

Ive actually picked up a needle!
My family gave me Amazon tokens so I bought this;

I quite fancy some simple applique as a change from piecing and its simple folk pics appeal to me.

So far Ive;

Cut out blocks and appliqued stems and leaves.

Bondawebbed the flowers.

Ironed on the flowers

Just got to choose the colours from my stash for the borders etc. I feel quite excited that Ive actually done some sewing - been in the wilderness for so long!

Dorset Days

I spent  last week in Dorset on a school's residential visit - 60 children in three hotels based in Swanage.
Now I love Swanage and it didnt fail to come up to expectations. Apart from a few short showers the sun shone- there is no better place to be in my opinion! The autumn sunshine seemed to heighten the colours of the sky and the sea and the views were fab. Lots of inspiration although I was slightly distracted by the children. Came home with lots of ideas but when I will get time/chance to put them into action is another matter. Lovely pics though!

 Dorset's Jurassic Coast - looking towards Weymouth

                                                          Morning - Swanage Beach

                                                     Mosaic of Grey Mullet, Swanage

                                                                Durlston Lighthouse

Views across Swanage

Its cold , cloudy and wet outside my window now - lets hope we have a sunny autumn.

Cheers

Long long time no see!

Where has the last six months gone? Life has been sooooo hectic and little sewing has been done. Feel the need for my own sake to try and do some sometime ( dont we all?)
Well what has happened.... apart from work being very stressful and taking up so much time, my eldest son got a new job and moved back home to live for a month, till his new flat was ready. Just said goodbye to him and his furniture! As a lot of it was stored in my sewing room I now have access again so can get going I hope.
Did manage to finish two quilts. For years Ive been collecting old cotton shirts from local charity shops- any size or colour as long as they were cotton. I worked with squares and triangles- simple bt effective. Cant show you yet cos blogger wont let me upload at the moment but will try again later.
Also went to Sandown Quilt Show a few weeks back. I was very restrianed with my spending but did buy a little stash! Also saw Mandy Shaw - lovely lady and a lovely chat- and The Running Chicken with a bigger stall than last year.
Ive got plans- lets hope I can bring them to fruition!