A new quilt

Waiting for fabulous Far far Away fabric to arrive from America to make a variation on this quilt with grateful thanks to Fresh Lemons for the Lemon Squares pattern. It is perfect for fabric like this

It is my second commission - a Christmas present for a little girl - and little girls are sadly lacking in my circle of friends so I am very excited to be making a quilt with such gorgeous little girl fabric.

Back into the swing

Back from London and Vietnam and feeling like my lovely holiday was a dream. Work is very busy and I have been sadly neglecting both my blog and sewing. But I feel that now is the time. I cut out pieces for a new Amy Butler Lotus mini quilt - just for fun. And trying to wok out how to blog on my new Ipad. There does not seem to be a button to attach photos and what is a blog without pictures. So I will persevere - any suggestion will be great fully received.

In London

In London and have remembered how much I love it!!!!

A first

Well lots of firsts. First time I have blogged on my new IPad- it really is a wonderful thing
First time I have blogged from Vietnam
First time G and H have been overseas
First international family holiday for us all
And later today first time G will br fitted for her first bespoke gown in the fabric and dressmaking capital of Hoi An
First time I have ever experienced typhoon like weather-it is scary rain
First five star luxury resort we have stye din as a family
And many others.........

Another finish

A quick look at my latest - a quilt made of June's Backyard - designed by me for my friend Suzy and she loves it!!

And look how lovely my irises are

A little break

A little blogging break as I am not sewing but planning and booking and working to finish everything before three glorious holiday weeks in Vietnam with the family and then 10 days just for me in London seeing old friends, relatives and fun stuff !! can't wait. And back to the stampede to finish for Christmas - another year .........

Spring - beginnings

Out in the garden today I noticed that the mulberry tree was beginning to burst with small leave and fruit - not long now - here's to sunny days