School’s out …
18/07/2013 § 8 Comments
forever!!!!!
The end of term was on Tuesday and I finally feel as though I’ve finished. I’ve had some lovely cards and presents but it takes a special sort of friend to fill a box with goodies that she’ll know I’ll absolutely LOVE …
a new door plaque marks the entrance to my studio – SOoooo pretty
sewing thread organiser complete with vintage reels (and some new ones) – I absolutely love this
there it is, within easy reach and making me smile every day
- a bundle of adorable fabrics too – there were more, but they’re already patchworked into cushions
Thank you SO much, *T* – I’ve been so lucky to work with you. Enjoy your summer too.
It’s been blistering hot, here in Winchester over the last few days. I’ve even had to set up a temporary daytime sewing pitch out on the patio, under the cover of a very large parasol …
my little old Elna Lotus is light and portable and perfect for some simple stitching
I’ve been enjoying all the roses, marguerites and my geraniums – poor sickly little plug plants, bought for a few discounted pennies a few months ago – have suddenly taken off and burst into huge blooms …
I finished another quilt yesterday. I’ve called it Sugar Pips although many of you quilters out there will recognise the Sherbert Pips fabric – I chose the pinks and greys and whites and have used a vivid, fuschia pink fleece as the backing – bit too cosy for this weather, but it’ll soon be chilly again and we’ll need to get all homespun and warm again. But in the meantime – here’s Sugar …
It’s a pincushion-making day today, ready for the Art & Design Market in Winchester on Sunday. If you’re visiting Hampshire, then pop in and say Hello – town will be busy and parking is free, and there are SO many places to find some refreshments.
Hope to see you there
Adaliza
It must have been a very emotional final day at teaching. You’ve certainly received some gorgeous leaving presents from colleague who thought a lot of you.
Sewing in the garden, especially one as pretty as yours. Pure bliss !!!! xx
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Hopefully by next summer the garden will be even better – without all the bindweed!
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Congratulations to you! What lovely gifts — I’m totally jealous of that thread organizer, hehe. And your quilt is so lovely! I really want to learn to do that.
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Quilting is SO satisfying. Are you in Hampshire? I’m teaching at workshops in the Autumn.
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Enjoy your retirement and you will be missed! I’m sure your workshops will be a great success as they will combine your love of teaching and love of sewing!
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Thank you – I’m having a brill time. Just started making pictures again – retro caravans everywhere!!! But none quite the same as yours!
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Love that spool holder, I have one on my wish list. Sewing in the garden, sounds like perfection
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Thanks for popping by – I’m hoping the sunshine returns later on this week so I can take my quilting outside again.
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