It's February already

I can't believe it's February already - it only seems that it was Christmas and the New Year last week. Must be a sign of old age.

I had a lovely day yesterday - another day quilting in the village hall with other members of the Market Bosworth Quilters. Not many of us - more qulaity than quantity LOL.

I think I've just about finished my piece for Brenda's class - all the quilting is done - just the binding now and perhaps a bit or surface embellishement. Oh and I mustn't forget the hanging sleeve.

As you can see from the photo above I'll be starting another quilt soon - rather pink I think you'll notice. I promise to keep you posted on the progress of this one.

And just a few photos of Flo looking cute and sleepy. I get on with her fine but her and DH do seem to have a few issues - she bites him...

Hope you've all had a good weekend.

I'm off to have my dinner and then spend a lazy night quilting.

Comments

Sew Create It - Jane said…

Ooh pink...can't go wrong with pink (can you tell I'm the mother of two girls!)

Love the pictures of Flo...looking very cute

3 February 2008 at 19:11

Jessica said…

I love your pink squares. Such great arrangement of lights and darks. What is it going to be? How big?

3 February 2008 at 21:18

Thimbleanna said…

Tell DH that Flo is just giving him little love bites LOL! Love the pink -- can't wait to see it finished.

4 February 2008 at 01:23

Leanne Hurren said…

Ahhh Flo is soooo cute - gorgeous photos

19 February 2008 at 21:05

Finished!!!

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Roman Stripe

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