its a bit pink

a very 'girlie' cover for a photograph album made for the electrician's girlfriend - had to be pink with blue butterflies - don't ask!

Quilting in Spain

the team at La Drova

had a great week in La Drova, the girls were very productive and enthusiastic and we were looked after extremely well by Sally and Billy. can't beat wall to wall sunshine, unlimited food and wine and stitching!
come and join me next september for a week of dyeing, printing and stitching.

domestic bliss



inca and pippa

the dogs look quite content, pippa has settled in very well.
 a domestic day today - cleaning and cooking preparing for visitors tomorrow.

new cushions

well i have managed to get a bit of sewing done here is the result - new cushions to go on the recently re-covered sofa. using up some of the kimono fabric and purchases from eternal maker at the festival of quilts

out for a walk



sunday afternoon walk in the sunshine



looks like autumn is on the way



some prefer to play in the water



bank holiday weekend

pippa

esme

pippa and esme have come to stay with us for a while - not sure how long! so we have got to get into a whole new routine

three flatcoats in a row

its my birthday

one of my most favourite places to eat is the fish place on the harbour at southwold, you have to take your own bread etc and wine so you can enjoy a glass or two..or three! but the seafood is amazing - so this was my choice for my birthday - colin had a day off work and we had an away day at the sea side, met up with richard and fiona and even the weather played ball. i've been looking forward to a family weekend to continue the celebrations but the army has scuppered that and christopher is off to italy tomorrow to fix a runway - vital i'm sure but not good for family stuff, so now ashleigh has to sort out the animals and get them to us - its going to be a bit of a zoo.