Thought I would show you the latest big quilt of the frame.  I quite enjoyed doing this one, it has a heap of ruler work in it, together with loads of feathers and micros pebbles.    As you can see I have this laid out on the carpet at mums to show her,and the light Continue reading »

What a fabulous time we had last week with our tutor Nanc, who was brilliant and such a laugh.  We all had a play with the machines there, practicing the quilting patterns we’d had demonstrated, and playing with the rulers. These are a couple of pictures of my practice quilting.This is a great all over Continue reading »

Look who dropped into our class today its Stuart Hillard from the Great British Sewing Bee.  It was such a laugh as you can see.  Had a great time on the retreat at the Cotton Patch, never stopped laughing and our tutor Nanc was fab, but my cheeks need a rest from the grinning and Continue reading »

OMG I think I’ve sussed it and managed to create a web site.  I’m still adding things to it, but it looks like its up and running.  So pleased with my little self.It is by no means finished yet but at least its on its way there.  And with no help from the teenage occupants Continue reading »

Well it’s finished, what do you think, it’s the first serious project on my new frame, which is a lot different to the last but I am loving it.  Things can only get better from now on. Couldn’t quite get it all in and get the details in, hope you can see it all right. Continue reading »

This one is on the machine at the moment. Unfortunately the photos I took haven’t turned out well as the stitching isn’t showing up too good, sorry.  However it should be off the machine tomorrow and then I will be able to get better pictures in better light. It’s taken more time than I expected, Continue reading »

As the weather was good I thought it would be a good idea to finish what I started last week and finish jet washing the decking and patio.  Well I thought it was a good idea at the time, but I had forgotten how much mess it can make before it begins to look better. Continue reading »