2020 challenge Block 10

I have had my 2020 challenge Block 10 done for a week, but although it is early in the crazy season, I have not had time to share it. So here it is! As you can see, I had fun with this one 🙂 This was my starting point for the …

2020 challenge Block 9

I have finished another of the blocks for the 2020 challenge! Block 9 is a more muted block but I have enjoyed doing it. For those readers who are new to this site let me set this in context for you. The aim of the 2020 challenge, is to make …

Antique pattern Library free book by DMC

I have found a free book by DMC  in the Antique Pattern Library. If you have not encountered this site before they collect and scan out of copy right books, then provide them free online. It is a wonderful resource and I am always finding and re-finding stuff they have provided.  However …

2020 challenge Block 8

I have finished my 2020 challenge Block 8 even though I have been stupidly busy. When ever life is on overload it is great to settle down to some stitching. The result is that block 8 is now finished, bound and ready to share. The aim of the 2020 challenge, …

Interviewed by Fiber Talk

Just to give everybody the heads up. I was interviewed by Gary Parr and Christine Williams for the Fiber Talk podcast!   We spent an hour talking of stitching stuff . I really enjoyed the chat. If you have not come across podcasts before – check Fiber Talk out as you …

2020 crazy quilt block 7

Please put on your imagination hats and then imagine me bounding into the room, with a big silly grin on my face waving my 2020 crazy quilt block 7 enthusiastically. It is great to be back home stitching, pulling out stuff for this challenge, making a mess and having fun. Yes, …

A visit to the Fashion Museum in Bath

When we were in the UK we paid a visit to Bath. While we were there of course I had to see the world-class collection at the Fashion Museum. I must have spent a couple of hours wandering through the museum and ogling at everything from dresses, mens clothes, gloves, …