So word verification went back on. But then I thought there has to be a better way. So I turned it off again and now have anything coming from "Anonymous" going straight into my deleted box in my e-mail programme so that I don't even see it anymore. Unfortunately, this now means that a comment from anyone who is an Anonymous "no reply blogger" will no longer be seen by me. So if you are one of those, and have something you want to say, could you please e-mail me direct. I'm sorry for the inconvenience to a few, but hopefully it will make it a lot easier for the majority.
On a happier note - my photobook has arrived. I am so pleased with it and it's a great substitute for what would be a very poor attempt at scrapbooking by me!
I managed to get quite a few jobs ticked off the list this week. There's a new free pattern for you on the web. If you are wanting something quick and easy to make for a fete, these little bags are ideal and can be made up in about an hour.
Go here to download the pattern.
I also managed to get a couple of projects finished this week. A much larger quilt has gone off to be quilted professionally and a little stitchery has been posted off to a magazine editor. In between stitching, I preserved another two lots of plums. They wouldn't win any prizes in an Agricultural Show, but they sure taste good!
I have a case of peaches sitting in the kitchen now waiting to be attended to. When I finish them, I will have enough beautiful bottles to keep us going with fruit on our cereal for 12 months. I love being able to have stone fruit the whole year.
You all know how hopeless I am at free motion quilting. Mostly I choose to do any quilting by hand because I have never been able to conquer the machine process. Yesterday, I don't know what possessed me, but I decided to have another go at FMQ on a baby quilt I am making. I thought I would try something really simple - a four-petal flower in the centre of each block - and if it didn't work, I would just pull it out and do something else. I drew a template so that at least I knew where I should be heading. My first attempt wasn't too bad so I just kept going and did all 20 blocks. They are certainly not perfect but for once I would give myself a pass mark! I was so excited with my success I then decided to do something a little bit more complicated in the border. I can't say I am a convert to FMQ yet, but it is now on the list of possibilities!
And here's a project I haven't shown you before - my Trio of Trivets, which appeared in a recent edition of Handmade magazine.
That's about all I have to tell you this time. Have a great week.
Happy stitching!
Val