It,s me, I'm back.
I think that, apart from a little sore spot at the back of my throat, I have seen that dratted cold bug off.
I did manage to get into The Flying Goose on Wednesday and find the sashing, and border, fabric for the Dresden quilt.
I had hoped to go back yesterday for Sit and Sew but my delivery of Crab Apple trees arrived in the morning and I had to get them soaked and planted. It was a dreary, drizzley sort of day so not a pleasant occupation. A hot shower and a cuppa soon dispelled the discomfort though.
I have one of the trees in a pot for Jess, they are maiden whips so will be quite happy to over winter in a sheltered spot. Then it can be planted out in spring ready for the growing season.
I had to make time to get the blocks sashed and the borders are cut ready to be applied.
A little reminder of the blocks.
The top 2/3 rds, I could not manage to get the whole thing in 1 shot.
This is the best that I could get.
The bottom, well almost.
I am pleased with it, in the photo's the darker blades pop much more than in reality. I have enough of the blue fabric to back the quilt, with the addition of some of the blade colours. I did cut extra blades so I may well do some selective piecing and make it almost reversible.
Knitting is still my TV watching pastime, 2 more pairs of the simple slippers have gone into the gift box and I am working on making some little ankle slipper socks in Aran weight for the cold of foot.
I have the hospital run with W this morning, it was changed from Wednesday so will do my shopping on the way back. That will save me from making a special trip, time and money saved so a double whammy.
We had the remains of the ham last night in a frittata and used up the lingering peppers, celery sticks and a solitary red onion from the fridge.
It was lovely with a slice of my seeded bread, no need for pudding (haha). The SO polished off the last slice of a rhubarb pie with a glug of cream.
I am off now to have my second cuppa before dog walking commences.
TTFN Pam
Love the quilt, it looks so fresh.
ReplyDeleteMy chap appears to have brought some kind of lurgy home from work, I am just at the scratchy throat and feeling tired stage, I fear this weekend may be a write off. Glad you're feeling better.
Thank you, I do hope that you don't succumb, or if so that it goes fast.
DeleteWonderful make as always, Pam. I find your blog so inspirational althogh I could never work as quickly as you do! Glad you are feeling better. Catriona
ReplyDeleteThank you Catriona, I am loving this make. I have the backing pinned together and will be doing some sewing tomorrow.
DeleteSo glad your cold is nearly gone and hopefully mine will not be far behind. I am thoroughly fed up with sneezing and coughing now.
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt so much.
Hugs-x-
This bug has been very widespread across blogland, almost a computer virus.
DeleteThose blocks look really pretty. I think it is my turn to have the cold now! Jo xxx
ReplyDeleteOh No, I hope it doesn't hit you hard. I was lucky I feel that I only had a mild dose.
DeleteArghh! I’ve had same bug I think. It does go on, doesn't it? Hope you’ve seen it off once and for all.
ReplyDeleteI am back on form now, I had all the doors and windows open for a couple of hours to dispel any lingering germs.
DeleteGlad you are feeling better, it certainly lasted a while.
ReplyDeleteYes, I was totally fed up with it all. Fighting fit now though.
DeleteGlad you're feeling better and I hope that sore spot in your throat disappears soon too. Such a pretty quilt, there's some really lovely fabrics in there which shout out summer to me, just what we need to chase these dull days away.
ReplyDeleteMy throat is just about right now. The quilt is for Francesca's birthday and she loves summer.
DeleteLove your new quilt. It looks awesome.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are feeling very much better.
God bless.
Thank you, I rather fancy making another version but that will be next year.
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