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Thursday 6 December 2018

Slowly, slowly catchee monkey

That is how I am progressing through the month, taking one day at a time and trying hard not to rush.

We had a very wet day yesterday, the rain slowly retracted into a wet mist so Herbie had his long walk in the dark around 8:30. He cared not a jot about the time, he was just so happy to be outside.

I took the opportunity to pull out the largest sewing wip and am happy to show it now.


As you can see I have a cuppa on the go. It is quilting law, and if it isn't it should be.

This is part quilted and will be finished today and bound tomorrow. It will be going off to London for one of Francesca's long time friends. She has had a bit of a bumpy year and I wanted to send her a big hug.

Then there is the tree, a quick shot before the day turns busy.


I will try for a better shot another day, when I have the Angel. Always supposing that I can find one.

I am braving the elements and the crowds to do a shop later, I will be doing a trawl round Pontardawe picking up some inspiration along with a few bits and pieces.

The big items, ie the joint of rib of beef, the ham and pork are all ordered to be collected on the 22nd at 8;30 am. I hope that I will miss the worst of the crowds.
That sounds like a great deal of meat, it will be for the whole week and (fingers crossed) some leftovers to freeze.

Then with any luck and a fair wind I will not see another shop for a week.

Now I need to move as it is a big day today. Rufus has been cleared by the vet to resume his walks with Herbie, they just have to be short and steady. I am not sure who will be the happiest out of the three of us.

                          TTFN                             Pam




12 comments:

  1. Have learned my lesson about drinking anything but water while sewing....tea and coffe stain and make a mess if spilled!
    The quilt colours are lovely!

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    1. The tea was well away from the machine, I just moved the quilt to the other room for the photo. The sewing room looks like the aftermath of the apocalypse.

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  2. What a lovely gift, so very thoughtful.

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    1. L is a lovely young woman and she has been a good friend to Francesca for 12 years or so.

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  3. That big quilty hug will make someone very happy Pam.
    What lovely colours.
    Hugs-x-

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    1. The colours are from L's palette, Francesca helped with the selection.

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  4. I can't remember if I commented this morning, but if not, I hope Rufus enjoyed being back walking! Lovely gift for Francesca's friend, what a thoughtful thing to do.

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    1. Rufus and Herbie were quite blase about it all, they did stop a few times and touched noses, probably catching up on the gossip.

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  5. Lovely quilt and yes a cup of must be enjoyed while quilting. Quilts that is such a great way to send someone a hug. I will have to use it. Love your blog.

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  6. I'm sure Francesca's friend will be thrilled with the quilt, what a beautiful gift. We always get plenty of meat in at Christmas too, we love eating the leftovers.

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  7. Your quilt will be the perfect gift for a young person, I can imagine them snuggled up in its splendour. A very kind gesture.

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  8. Pretty tree!

    Oh how I hate to have to shop for groceries and supplies. We try to do it, as infrequently as possible. Get lots, in one trip, and be supplied.

    And he and I take our own lists. That cuts the shopping time, maybe not in half... Because he likes to loooook. Where I fly around, getting what's on my list. :-) But at least, 2 lists and 2 shoppers have to be saving some time.

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