I was in the middle of writing last night's post when this sparrow alighted on the wheelie bin store. He has a big clump of fleece in his beak - he is probably one of the many sparrows nesting under the roof at the front of the house!!
This morning saw us, as planned, heading south to Anne's shop. We stopped off on the way at Sainsbury's in Kelso, so that I could by some sandwiches to take for Anne's and my lunch, then Malcolm left me at the shop.
I had just sat down to enjpy my cuppa (made by the lovely Mick, Anne's long-suffering husband!) when I thought I ought to put the sandwiches in the fridge ..... oops, Ihad left them in the car. There was no point in phoning Malcolm, as he doesn't have hands-free for his mobile, so I phoned Jennifer. They kindly popped back to the shop, before they headed off for their lunch.
Lilly Pilly and the Christmas stitcheries were much admired! Anne and I sorted out fabric to finish Lilly Pilly, but she didn't have anything suitable for the blocks for the stitchery quilt. However, she has some fabrics on order which should be suitable. As always, I have come home with plenty to do - apart from quilting Lilly Piilly, I also have the quilt top that I made some time ago, as Anne has now finished the stitcheries to add to it. I will use the invisible machine applique technique to stitch them on. I also got several more stitcheries. I shall show them to you in detail when I start work on them
The Love Notes quilt has now been quilted, and looks lovely
I received several emails from Rachel, enclosing photos of the parcel that I sent her as her prize for the giveaway
a Spanish magazine ..... and some more goodies!
some bits and bobs from the studio, and inside the card sleeve ......
a special something from Majorca
a hand-decorated ceramic fridge magnet
We will be picking up the new car in the morning, then I have an appointment at the hairdressers late in the afternoon, so I will be a bit later than usual posting tonorrow.