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Saturday, 11 August 2012

update No 2

June passed.  I did a little stitching. No photos, sorry.  July, and No 1 daughter had a significant birthday.
Grandson is getting taller and taller.  The garden is enjoying all the rain, even if we grumble.
I joined in with Jess & Jess's how far will you Go QAL.  Here is my first block.
August already.
Off to Longleat Safari Park with No.1 D. and Grandaughter.
                                  
                                            The orangerie, where we had snacks in the cafe.
Feeding a giraffe......a lifetime dream for Sarah.
                                           View of Longleat House from the boat on the lake.
PATCH at the play area.  Patch was made by Sarah with a little help from granny B.  She pieced scraps and cut the pattern from the resulting fabric, hence his name.  He came on holiday with us and was photographed in many unusual places.
                                                                        The steam train.
Stonehenge, not far from Longleat.

                                                                            We had a great time.
                                            Update No 2 brings me fairly up to date.  Next blog.......a tragedy ;)      

Tuesday, 7 August 2012

Summer update No 1

Ok. So I need to blog. I'll not get away with reading all your lovely blogs forever, and not blogging myself, so here goes.
                        First of all I have no excuses.......welllll...maybe laziness, does that count.
This is part of the campus of Galway University where The International Quilt Festival of Ireland was held for the first time.  I spent 3 days here in June, and was overwhelmed by the quilts and fabric items I saw. This is the Quilt village Mayor in his Irish Tweed waistcoat.

He was very friendly, and we had a long chat and examined that waistcoat, as my friend Chris wanted to make one....she even bought the tweed at the traders market.
Here is Chris in the quilted flower garden.  As well as quilts there were flowers of every shape and size made from fabric.  The basket was even made from woven fabric tubes.

Yes the tulips are fabric too.  I am sorry I cant identify the makers of these beautiful items, as I was so overwhelmed by the beautiful quilts I didnt take note of the quilters names.  So, if you see any of your work here let me know.
The quilters chocolate shop had chocolate themed quilts including this huge cupcake
and a beautiful quilt which I cant see in my photos.  This one is lovely too. Will add the other if I find it.
These small hands were sent as greeting from all over the world. They were displayed in the reception foyer. I had a great weekend with a group of ladies I had never met before, and made some new quilty friends.  I have loads of pics, but my photography is not good, so I will have to improve on that. 
 OK, update Number 1. love to all. Plan to blog again soon. B.

Friday, 6 July 2012

How far will you go? QAL

http://scrappy-n-happy.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/how-far-will-you-go-qal.html
How far will you go QAL BB There it is. This looks like a great QAL to take part in.  I'm going to give it a try :-)

Wednesday, 13 June 2012

DOUBLE

Ok, so I posted the same thing twice.  Now you know how much I really look forward to this.

ALQS7


I was glad to see Kate has brought us No.7 of A Little Quilt Swop.  Looking forward to that. 

Monday, 4 June 2012

ALQS7

Looking forward to taking part in this again.

Wednesday, 23 May 2012

Beautiful Birthday Giveaway

http://www.elefantz.com/2012/05/tea-anyone-and-giveaway.html
I know I havent blogged recently.  Have had a busy sad time as we said goodbye to Auntie.  She passed away 13th April after a few months illness at the grand old age of 87.  I couldnt help passing on this link for Jenny's giveaway.  Auntie always said when we visited, Make yourself a cup of tea.  Memories.