tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83633999173622428772024-03-13T01:24:48.960+00:00the happy quilterthe happy quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05675975129060659851noreply@blogger.comBlogger206125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363399917362242877.post-42278108299860120842013-04-05T13:53:00.003+01:002013-04-05T13:53:41.138+01:00Learn a new skill<br />
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Want to learn a new skill?- Learn to
crochet. We have a crochet class for beginners in the shop on Saturday
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Over the last few weeks we have taught over
20 lovely ladies the art of crochet. This is a small selection of Helen's bits
and pieces she has made recently. These small pretty things can be used as a
brooch to brighten up a jacket or as coasters on your table. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">These little things are easy to pick up
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Then when you get a bit more experienced you
can try something like this lovely Debbie bliss retro chic top in a shell
stitch pattern. When I met <a href="http://reallylisafrench.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Lisa</a> for the first time – I was immediately drawn to her crocheted top.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Happy knitting and happy crocheting too xx</span>Ready Steady Knithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08590110308188108559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363399917362242877.post-42024015536153689252013-03-06T21:57:00.000+00:002013-03-17T21:03:13.847+00:00Charity knitting day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ready Steady Knithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08590110308188108559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363399917362242877.post-11046105945181677202012-11-29T20:58:00.000+00:002012-11-29T20:58:07.134+00:00What a crop!!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">First I must show you the lovely tomatoes my husband has grown. He was given 2 neglected plants back in June. We had prepared ourselves for green tomato chutney but suddenly last weekend - the 25th November they ripened. It was like a taste of the summer we never had!!</span></td></tr>
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latest update on squares knitted for The Big Knitathon has now reached
64 with a little parcel today from Jenny and her friends all the way
from Manchester. At the weekend I will be parceling them all up and
posting them off to The Big Issue foundation.</span><br />
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this has got to be the ultimate in knitted square blankets - we were
honored to have a visit from Dorothy and her Debbie Abrahams mystery
blanket. It is absolutely fantastic and beautifully knitted. I
particularly like the flags which make up the border. A family
heirloom!!</span></td></tr>
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have been working on something on a much smaller scale - these
crocheted stars for our Christmas window. The white ones are made in DMC
Natura cotton and the gold one in Twilley's Goldfingering. The
Goldfingering comes in gold, silver, green and red and is perfect for
making Christmas decorations or knitting in with a plain yarn for extra
sparkle. It could be used on a garment too as it is machine washable.</span><br />
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First I must apologise for the lack of posts on the blog at the moment but my camera is broken!! As any seasoned blogger will know you are lost without your camera. I have "borrowed" my husbands camera until I get a new one but it is too big to fit in my pocket so not always to hand. </div>
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Autumn is now well under way in Northumberland , the summer bedding plants have gone from the pots and the winter flowering pansies have taken their place.</div>
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Autumn too is a time for making the home cozy and I have made this lovely knitted Aran cushion to snuggle up with under my quilt. This quilt I made a few years ago when I was off work ill for 3 months so I named it my miserable quilt but really its quit nice so I might rename it my Autumn quilt because of the colours and the leaves on the fabric.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Crochet Classes</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">We are pleased to be able to offer 2 new crochet classes. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Absolute Beginners</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"> – learn to crochet in a small group environment at an evening class at Ready Steady Knit. Over three sessions you will learn the basic sills and stitches you need to get going with this versatile craft. The sessions will be from 7.00pm to 9.00pm on Wednesday 12<sup>th</sup> September, Wednesday 28<sup>th</sup> September and Wednesday 10<sup>th</sup> October. You will need a 4mm crochet hook and a ball of Double Knitting weight wool – either bring it with you or purchase it on the night. Cost £10.00 per session to include refreshments.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Improvers</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"> – update your crochet skills in a small group at an evening class at Ready Steady Knit. Over three sessions you will have opportunity to update your basic knowledge of stitches, learn some new ones, and follow a pattern while completing three small projects. The sessions will be from 7.00pm to 9.00pm on Wednesday 19<sup>th</sup> September, Wednesday 3<sup>rd</sup> October and Wednesday 17<sup>th</sup> October. You will need a 4mm crochet hook and a ball of Double Knitting weight wool – either bring it with you or purchase it on the night. Cost £10.00 per session to include refreshments.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">As both groups will be small and cosy, places are limited to 4 for beginners and 6 for improvers, please ring or email me to book a place as soon as possible.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The shop will be open before and after the classes for anything you may need.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Carry on Crocheting - </span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Once you have built up your skills we hope that we will have regular sessions for people to continue with their own crochet projects. Watch this space.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div>Ready Steady Knithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08590110308188108559noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363399917362242877.post-45536548311770335512012-07-29T22:02:00.000+01:002012-07-29T22:02:25.964+01:00Birthdays, Bells and Granny Squares<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PF2FaCaCDJY/UBWgwRndqkI/AAAAAAAAAH4/fB4opt-w5Ms/s1600/july+12+090.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PF2FaCaCDJY/UBWgwRndqkI/AAAAAAAAAH4/fB4opt-w5Ms/s320/july+12+090.jpg" width="244" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Happy Birthday Dad. Last week we gathered together to wish my dad a happy birthday. Not room for 76 candles on the cake but a lovely family meal to celebrate.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Last week Ready Steady Knit went out and about. With my loyal band of helpers I packed up a basket of goodies and went to join the ladies of The Hearth Craft group at Horsley for a crochet night. A great night we had too - sharing skills, drinking tea and eating cake.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">But I have been out and about this week too. On a rare day off we went to Howick Hall on the beautiful Northumberland coast for a walk in the gardens.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> With all the wet weather , the bog garden was in full bloom</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Then we went to the nearby fishing village of Craster which is very picturesque</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Where we bought some kippers from the world famous smokery to take home for tea.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">AND EVEN MORE BUNTING............All ready for the Olympic torch relay tomorrow.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<br />Ready Steady Knithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08590110308188108559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363399917362242877.post-77961310946588007772012-06-01T21:11:00.004+01:002012-06-01T21:45:13.407+01:00Bunting up and ready for the Jubilee<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-esXPFODIljE/T8kjH3MpUmI/AAAAAAAACvY/qkQoGFXoX_4/s1600/may%2B12%2B065.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-esXPFODIljE/T8kjH3MpUmI/AAAAAAAACvY/qkQoGFXoX_4/s320/may%2B12%2B065.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5749165017298195042" border="0" /></a>Bunting up and ready to go!! All ready for the Jubilee Street Party on Prudhoe Front Street on Sunday.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Lk_mOlYlhWM/T8kjIk1LPKI/AAAAAAAACvk/gWosabqTsg8/s1600/may%2B12%2B069.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 223px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Lk_mOlYlhWM/T8kjIk1LPKI/AAAAAAAACvk/gWosabqTsg8/s320/may%2B12%2B069.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5749165029547785378" border="0" /></a>The window is dressed for the occasion - knitted bunting inside cos it won't do well in the rain - just like those knitted swim suits!!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T-haBC6Z96c/T8kmnPdy5nI/AAAAAAAACwM/joZVUEBpLFs/s1600/may%2B12%2B070.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T-haBC6Z96c/T8kmnPdy5nI/AAAAAAAACwM/joZVUEBpLFs/s320/may%2B12%2B070.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5749168854923404914" border="0" /></a>And lots of ribbon in red, white and blue and red white and blue!!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8Lcu5qYClCw/T8kjIz4Qy4I/AAAAAAAACvw/sC-M-h_e_Dk/s1600/may%2B12%2B071.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 231px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8Lcu5qYClCw/T8kjIz4Qy4I/AAAAAAAACvw/sC-M-h_e_Dk/s320/may%2B12%2B071.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5749165033587264386" border="0" /></a><br />New in today we have a delivery of Trekking sock yarn - these are wonderful for the striped effect they produce with simple plain knitting.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5l-sQ0mReHM/T8kmmu3XQpI/AAAAAAAACwA/-prY-xcEu9M/s1600/may%2B12%2B073.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5l-sQ0mReHM/T8kmmu3XQpI/AAAAAAAACwA/-prY-xcEu9M/s320/may%2B12%2B073.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5749168846172275346" border="0" /></a>They come in kit form too - all you need to knit your first pair of socks - a set of 5 double pointed needles, wool, pattern, instructions, stitch markers and even a needle to sew up the toes.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UvILQQd3RUE/T8kjHAv5LFI/AAAAAAAACvA/P4mjcgnSVHA/s1600/may%2B12%2B039.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UvILQQd3RUE/T8kjHAv5LFI/AAAAAAAACvA/P4mjcgnSVHA/s320/may%2B12%2B039.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5749165002682084434" border="0" /></a>this is Ann - our first customer to come back into the shop wearing what she has knitted - a lovely summer scarf in Aruba.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yH6gDFe1A-o/T8kjHYn9aUI/AAAAAAAACvI/FSArlBONaJ0/s1600/may%2B12%2B047a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 209px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yH6gDFe1A-o/T8kjHYn9aUI/AAAAAAAACvI/FSArlBONaJ0/s320/may%2B12%2B047a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5749165009091258690" border="0" /></a>And finally - the scenic shot - this perfect family of swans on the Bradley Pond in Crawcrook in the sun last Sunday - hope we get some sun this weekend.<br /><br />Happy Jubileethe happy quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05675975129060659851noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363399917362242877.post-63900569810546027262012-05-03T21:31:00.005+01:002012-05-03T21:32:39.398+01:00Good wishes and a good start<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ready Steady Knit has made a good start and I would like to thank all my friends and family for their good wishes<br />
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I thought you might like to see some of what we have in the shop. Lots of pattens and yarn to knit for babies - everyone loves baby knitting. This little boys cardigan takes only 2 balls of Sirdar snuggly and it is quick and easy to knit.<br />
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This Corilana wool is also in stock - 100% natural undyed wool comes in the colours of the sheep. Direct from New Zealand it comes from Bev's farm Black Hills near Christchurch in New Zealand. We have 3 shades of the aran weight wool in stock and a number of patterns.<br />
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We are also stocking designer original patterns from local designer Stephanie Waugh. The finished cardigan in mohair is shown here. We sell the patterns but can also put you in touch with Stephanie if you would like to buy a kit.<br />
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It has been great to welcome old friends in the shop and great when Dawn popped in to show us these wonderful owl tea cozies she has been knitting.<br />
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And the blog wouldn't be complete without a scenic shot. The cherry blossom trees in Prudhoe have been quite spectacular earlier in the month before the rains came.<br />
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Happy Quilting and Happy Knitting xthe happy quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05675975129060659851noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363399917362242877.post-46127296830413928372012-04-20T21:23:00.003+01:002012-04-20T21:36:26.399+01:00Ready Steady Knit<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nObed2nkMUI/T5HG8T3ZP7I/AAAAAAAACtw/KkM9gh1Sj0Q/s1600/blog%2Bapr%2B12%2B014.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nObed2nkMUI/T5HG8T3ZP7I/AAAAAAAACtw/KkM9gh1Sj0Q/s320/blog%2Bapr%2B12%2B014.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733582540046417842" border="0" /></a>Sorry the blog has been a bit neglected but have put down the sampler quilt in favour of a bigger project. My very own wool shop.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qq-oLaUspLo/T5HG7NuAeNI/AAAAAAAACtY/6ttlzwZNIzc/s1600/blog%2Bapr%2B12%2B003.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qq-oLaUspLo/T5HG7NuAeNI/AAAAAAAACtY/6ttlzwZNIzc/s320/blog%2Bapr%2B12%2B003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733582521216563410" border="0" /></a>From this .................<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-38GQuRtXDZg/T5HG9D4izPI/AAAAAAAACt8/Pr9DJRd1ZkU/s1600/blog%2Bapr%2B12%2B091.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 235px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-38GQuRtXDZg/T5HG9D4izPI/AAAAAAAACt8/Pr9DJRd1ZkU/s320/blog%2Bapr%2B12%2B091.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733582552936140018" border="0" /></a>to this.................. in 4 weeks<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ufO-rt-q3ko/T5HG7knLMNI/AAAAAAAACtk/9WXNOJD35DM/s1600/blog%2Bapr%2B12%2B006.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 262px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ufO-rt-q3ko/T5HG7knLMNI/AAAAAAAACtk/9WXNOJD35DM/s320/blog%2Bapr%2B12%2B006.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733582527361921234" border="0" /></a>with lots of help from family and friends ....................................<br /><br />Opening tomorrow at 17b Front Street, Prudhoe, Northumberland NE42 5HN<br /><br />Come and visit us, directions on the website <a href="http://www.readysteadyknit.com/">here </a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bKm5eKjIv98/T5HG6psZN6I/AAAAAAAACtM/hd6YhhJ33_o/s1600/blog%2Bmar%2B12%2B056.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 278px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bKm5eKjIv98/T5HG6psZN6I/AAAAAAAACtM/hd6YhhJ33_o/s320/blog%2Bmar%2B12%2B056.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733582511546120098" border="0" /></a>Happy Knitting XXthe happy quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05675975129060659851noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363399917362242877.post-14286698597486452482012-03-10T18:13:00.004+00:002012-03-11T20:23:18.504+00:00Sheep, a bird, an owl and a stoney face<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CFdWgHv5fao/T1uazPlfhhI/AAAAAAAACrQ/aGjl4xcvxBs/s1600/blog%2Bmar%2B12%2B002.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 182px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CFdWgHv5fao/T1uazPlfhhI/AAAAAAAACrQ/aGjl4xcvxBs/s320/blog%2Bmar%2B12%2B002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718334357024769554" border="0" /></a>Panels are a good way to get instant results from quilting. I bought this lovely panel to make a height chart for a special little girl for her first birthday.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-65rwks2OSrQ/T1uazs7jDII/AAAAAAAACrY/fz7bsKX0QfU/s1600/blog%2Bmar%2B12%2B004.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-65rwks2OSrQ/T1uazs7jDII/AAAAAAAACrY/fz7bsKX0QfU/s320/blog%2Bmar%2B12%2B004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718334364901903490" border="0" /></a>Just quilted around the sheep's heads to give them definition and hold the layers together. I bought it from the <a href="https://sp1.actemarketing.com/speasapage.aspx?X=5L0XEY0SI4HARF0O00YTWR">Karelia House</a> stand at The Spring Quilt show in Edinburgh last month.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qy5v5UvyfTw/T1ub78-yuDI/AAAAAAAACsw/PCqMeLs6buE/s1600/blog%2Bmar%2B12%2B045.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 288px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qy5v5UvyfTw/T1ub78-yuDI/AAAAAAAACsw/PCqMeLs6buE/s320/blog%2Bmar%2B12%2B045.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718335606161061938" border="0" /></a>I also made a pretty new notice board from fabric from my stash - a project I have been promising to do for ages<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SrFHXJIJzio/T1ub7BO8ppI/AAAAAAAACsY/5suDsHIsXq8/s1600/blog%2Bmar%2B12%2B039.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 263px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SrFHXJIJzio/T1ub7BO8ppI/AAAAAAAACsY/5suDsHIsXq8/s320/blog%2Bmar%2B12%2B039.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718335590122694290" border="0" /></a>And this lovely little bird brooch I made from a kit Irene gave me for my birthday earlier in the year - looks right a home amongst that cherry blossom.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LjYggLvVnNw/T1ub7rMcryI/AAAAAAAACsg/KZQtWgsDl4k/s1600/blog%2Bmar%2B12%2B041.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LjYggLvVnNw/T1ub7rMcryI/AAAAAAAACsg/KZQtWgsDl4k/s320/blog%2Bmar%2B12%2B041.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718335601386499874" border="0" /></a>Do you like my big knitting needles made for me by my brother in law? Now I need some very thick yarn.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZzGgHhD6fEs/T1ub8QXbSPI/AAAAAAAACs4/bAFvZessKQU/s1600/blog%2Bmar%2B12%2B048.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZzGgHhD6fEs/T1ub8QXbSPI/AAAAAAAACs4/bAFvZessKQU/s320/blog%2Bmar%2B12%2B048.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718335611364657394" border="0" /></a><br />My DS made this cute owl purse - she is doing really well with her crochet projects at the moment<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CVfN3Sg-BAE/T1ua1GAl-wI/AAAAAAAACsA/6epfUejw9HY/s1600/blog%2Bmar%2B12%2B022.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CVfN3Sg-BAE/T1ua1GAl-wI/AAAAAAAACsA/6epfUejw9HY/s320/blog%2Bmar%2B12%2B022.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718334388813822722" border="0" /></a>Squally showers have brought out some beautiful rainbows this last week<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AD4y5rghnxg/T1ub6zucueI/AAAAAAAACsM/VJ-PQ_I19LM/s1600/blog%2Bmar%2B12%2B028.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AD4y5rghnxg/T1ub6zucueI/AAAAAAAACsM/VJ-PQ_I19LM/s320/blog%2Bmar%2B12%2B028.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718335586496723426" border="0" /></a>Even in the dark - this is a very poor photo of the laser rainbow at Whitley bay last weekend - it was quite spectacular - I always have the wrong camera with me - I think this was a job for the big camera not the one which lives in my pocket and gets used for most of the blog photos.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QUJZtVx6IoQ/T1ua0JgYT_I/AAAAAAAACro/_PJfoWLuRts/s1600/blog%2Bmar%2B12%2B005.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 226px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QUJZtVx6IoQ/T1ua0JgYT_I/AAAAAAAACro/_PJfoWLuRts/s320/blog%2Bmar%2B12%2B005.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718334372572581874" border="0" /></a>And finally a couple of scenic shots from Kirkharle Courtyard - well worth a visit if you are looking for little craft workshops in Northumberland and a lovely tea shop.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oWfjs1OqGPo/T1ua0g5AMnI/AAAAAAAACr0/3clhtcjlnWE/s1600/blog%2Bmar%2B12%2B007.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 242px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oWfjs1OqGPo/T1ua0g5AMnI/AAAAAAAACr0/3clhtcjlnWE/s320/blog%2Bmar%2B12%2B007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718334378849874546" border="0" /></a><br />All watched over by this stoney faced chap!!<br /><br />Happy Quilting xx<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oWfjs1OqGPo/T1ua0g5AMnI/AAAAAAAACr0/3clhtcjlnWE/s1600/blog%2Bmar%2B12%2B007.jpg"></a>the happy quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05675975129060659851noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363399917362242877.post-14111766184684370422012-02-28T20:25:00.004+00:002012-02-28T21:34:59.658+00:00Spring Quilt Festival Edinburgh<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-K_eV8SY4fy4/T00_H18Nf7I/AAAAAAAACpo/Cda7zwjI2W8/s1600/blog%2Bfeb%2B12%2B061.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-K_eV8SY4fy4/T00_H18Nf7I/AAAAAAAACpo/Cda7zwjI2W8/s320/blog%2Bfeb%2B12%2B061.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714292906174283698" border="0" /></a><br />Last weekend I was lucky enough to visit the Spring quilt festival in Edinburgh. As always it was so inspiring to see these magnificent quilts close up. This year we were able to see some which had previously featured in magazines Like this one 'A Family Christmas' by <a href="http://www.anjatownrow.com/">Anja Townrow</a> and to be able to stand and talk to Anja about her quilts . Every quilt is worth a mention but here I have picked out a few which inspired me in different ways which I will share with you.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vdxZ4J_jzuI/T00_GkLStEI/AAAAAAAACpE/NfmD8TwdIic/s1600/blog%2Bfeb%2B12%2B044.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 235px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vdxZ4J_jzuI/T00_GkLStEI/AAAAAAAACpE/NfmD8TwdIic/s320/blog%2Bfeb%2B12%2B044.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714292884225832002" border="0" /></a><br />'Flower Power' By Judith Wilson had wonderful free motion machine quilting which was not just a filler but part of the bigger picture too. After my recent attempts at free motion quilting I was very impressed by this.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z2u6i3oSJLo/T00_G4A2ulI/AAAAAAAACpM/8TY6T4QNlLM/s1600/blog%2Bfeb%2B12%2B053.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 245px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z2u6i3oSJLo/T00_G4A2ulI/AAAAAAAACpM/8TY6T4QNlLM/s320/blog%2Bfeb%2B12%2B053.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714292889550764626" border="0" /></a><br />'Floral Strip Series' by <a href="http://www.dilysfronks.com/Intro.htm">Dilys Fronks</a> were described as small quilts she did between bigger projects. Fabric shapes she cut with pinking shears were used like dabs of paint to 'paint' a picture with fabric - the result is stunning.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7vIaaGojFZo/T00_HQfXysI/AAAAAAAACpc/OqkkuZVj1E4/s1600/blog%2Bfeb%2B12%2B057.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7vIaaGojFZo/T00_HQfXysI/AAAAAAAACpc/OqkkuZVj1E4/s320/blog%2Bfeb%2B12%2B057.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714292896121211586" border="0" /></a><br />Runner up in the Journal Quilt challenge, Christine Ireland inspired me with the printing of historical images onto fabric. With her 'Memories of my Father - John MacArthur' she has been able to record her family history onto fabric.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MgW02vBNRk8/T00_GCWtJoI/AAAAAAAACo4/l0R8aYxkjiA/s1600/blog%2Bfeb%2B12%2B075.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 219px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MgW02vBNRk8/T00_GCWtJoI/AAAAAAAACo4/l0R8aYxkjiA/s320/blog%2Bfeb%2B12%2B075.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714292875146897026" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.lesleybrankinquilts.com/">Lesley Brankin</a>'s collection - 'To Paint or not to Paint' featured all kinds of techniques. I have once or twice kept a journal on holiday but these were a wonderful representation of a holiday journal 'Venetian Days' with the fabric printed, painted, and then quilted. Amazing.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5HZWqNlbZq8/T01BtSOCCtI/AAAAAAAACp8/x80BoKh1HlU/s1600/blog%2Bfeb%2B12%2B078.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 198px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5HZWqNlbZq8/T01BtSOCCtI/AAAAAAAACp8/x80BoKh1HlU/s320/blog%2Bfeb%2B12%2B078.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714295748443638482" border="0" /></a>And Lesley showed us that inspiration can come from anywhere such as the tea towel which inspired this quilt 'There is always one ' I was inspired by her use of machine embroidery used to give the fish scales - no two were the same and I liked the designer bubbles.<br /><br />Hope you were inspired too.<br /><br />Happy Quilting xxthe happy quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05675975129060659851noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363399917362242877.post-87470519602682289222012-02-23T17:40:00.003+00:002012-02-23T18:03:12.535+00:00Signs of spring<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-49jlad9AQDg/T0Z7U01WB6I/AAAAAAAACoc/ltsd7UP1iXA/s1600/ab%2B012.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-49jlad9AQDg/T0Z7U01WB6I/AAAAAAAACoc/ltsd7UP1iXA/s320/ab%2B012.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712388775076038562" border="0" /></a>Snow drops in the woods......<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ecaojH4l5xY/T0Z7VMkkkwI/AAAAAAAACoo/ZMawYfGo1Us/s1600/hih%2B024.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ecaojH4l5xY/T0Z7VMkkkwI/AAAAAAAACoo/ZMawYfGo1Us/s320/hih%2B024.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712388781448139522" border="0" /></a>Crocuses in the garden......<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CzZKj5e8wUM/T0Z7UdVWalI/AAAAAAAACoU/AzewK_9JmRk/s1600/blog%2Bfeb%2B12%2B035.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CzZKj5e8wUM/T0Z7UdVWalI/AAAAAAAACoU/AzewK_9JmRk/s320/blog%2Bfeb%2B12%2B035.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712388768767830610" border="0" /></a>Daffodils in a pretty jug......<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ETpZlHuICJg/T0Z7TWwrR6I/AAAAAAAACn8/rHcp6kRXnVU/s1600/blog%2Bfeb%2B12%2B030.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 197px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ETpZlHuICJg/T0Z7TWwrR6I/AAAAAAAACn8/rHcp6kRXnVU/s320/blog%2Bfeb%2B12%2B030.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712388749823526818" border="0" /></a>Bunnies on a washing line......<br />( made by Margaret)<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ld0_QyuoA-Q/T0Z7T8DhPMI/AAAAAAAACoI/4e9i1h7ZdKI/s1600/blog%2Bfeb%2B12%2B033.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 247px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ld0_QyuoA-Q/T0Z7T8DhPMI/AAAAAAAACoI/4e9i1h7ZdKI/s320/blog%2Bfeb%2B12%2B033.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712388759834672322" border="0" /></a>And Grapes in a Basket......<br />The latest block to be completed for my sampler quilt, I thought it would be complicated but went together quite easily - only one lot of unpicking, and all by hand. Needs a border now.<br /><br /><br />Happy Quilting xx<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ETpZlHuICJg/T0Z7TWwrR6I/AAAAAAAACn8/rHcp6kRXnVU/s1600/blog%2Bfeb%2B12%2B030.jpg"></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ecaojH4l5xY/T0Z7VMkkkwI/AAAAAAAACoo/ZMawYfGo1Us/s1600/hih%2B024.jpg"></a>the happy quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05675975129060659851noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363399917362242877.post-91320948497865835542012-02-15T21:29:00.006+00:002012-02-15T21:53:37.257+00:00Free motion Quilting Class<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1eNAfdxAtZ4/TzwfKBgHbCI/AAAAAAAACmU/NQipr-rQ22o/s1600/blog%2Bfeb%2B12%2B004.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1eNAfdxAtZ4/TzwfKBgHbCI/AAAAAAAACmU/NQipr-rQ22o/s320/blog%2Bfeb%2B12%2B004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709472684661238818" border="0" /></a>Last SaturdayI had a lovely day on a free motion quilting course <a href="http://www.thequilterscupboard.co.uk/">here</a> at The Quilters Cupboard near Durham. This was an example shown to us by the teacher for the day Carol Parker.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xA4qe6MvKcw/TzwfJgvTS8I/AAAAAAAACmI/iaOHO84Z4F0/s1600/blog%2Bfeb%2B12%2B002.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 229px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xA4qe6MvKcw/TzwfJgvTS8I/AAAAAAAACmI/iaOHO84Z4F0/s320/blog%2Bfeb%2B12%2B002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709472675866561474" border="0" /></a>We soon set off with some basic free motion swirls and stipples.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qpjJG_yW9CM/TzwfOu_uPyI/AAAAAAAACm4/vmuuI4Gr-No/s1600/blog%2Bfeb%2B12%2B008.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qpjJG_yW9CM/TzwfOu_uPyI/AAAAAAAACm4/vmuuI4Gr-No/s320/blog%2Bfeb%2B12%2B008.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709472765592878882" border="0" /></a>Then we marked out some stencils to try following a line<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wfF0fQlx908/TzwgaXYAH9I/AAAAAAAACng/zuoS7P2ut6c/s1600/blog%2Bfeb%2B12%2B018.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wfF0fQlx908/TzwgaXYAH9I/AAAAAAAACng/zuoS7P2ut6c/s320/blog%2Bfeb%2B12%2B018.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709474064922320850" border="0" /></a>Which soon grew into quite a complicated design.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-viU7uVuHkwU/TzwgasSkaPI/AAAAAAAACnw/reVF28GEf8o/s1600/blog%2Bfeb%2B12%2B020.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 250px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-viU7uVuHkwU/TzwgasSkaPI/AAAAAAAACnw/reVF28GEf8o/s320/blog%2Bfeb%2B12%2B020.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709474070536677618" border="0" /></a><br />which looks better on the reverse without all the blue guide lines but is still a work in progress.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Nj8nwk6scsI/TzwfL0KIp7I/AAAAAAAACmg/yxjGiMsHmoc/s1600/blog%2Bfeb%2B12%2B005.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 244px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Nj8nwk6scsI/TzwfL0KIp7I/AAAAAAAACmg/yxjGiMsHmoc/s320/blog%2Bfeb%2B12%2B005.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709472715439122354" border="0" /></a>Although I had quilted before on my machine, the course gave me much more confidence to try more varied designs and lots of new ideas.<br />But I still have some way to go before I reach Carol's standard!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T_En82GAU24/TzwgXirwtvI/AAAAAAAACnI/2AP3oPqxf2k/s1600/blog%2Bfeb%2B12%2B012.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 251px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T_En82GAU24/TzwgXirwtvI/AAAAAAAACnI/2AP3oPqxf2k/s320/blog%2Bfeb%2B12%2B012.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709474016418379506" border="0" /></a><br />The rest of the weekend was spent finishing off the knitting. Jenny's jumper came together quite quickly at the end. The collar would have been better with a few more rows to make it bigger but because I knitted the sleeves a bit longer , I ran out of yarn. Knit in Sirdar Big Softie - it is lovely and cuddly to wear. I used tapestry wool to sew it together as the yarn was too thick to sew with.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CYj3e7b1RZY/TzwgZGj49VI/AAAAAAAACnU/zaDxo9T6gQg/s1600/blog%2Bfeb%2B12%2B014.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CYj3e7b1RZY/TzwgZGj49VI/AAAAAAAACnU/zaDxo9T6gQg/s320/blog%2Bfeb%2B12%2B014.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709474043228910930" border="0" /></a>And this week's scenic shot comes from the dining table where these lovely tulips from my friend Fiona are bringing a little hint of spring to our home.<br /><br />Happy Quilting xxthe happy quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05675975129060659851noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363399917362242877.post-23702879350599120042012-02-02T20:36:00.005+00:002012-02-02T21:23:02.907+00:00Nine blocks and a birthday<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mOczmosd51g/Tyr3W9zixXI/AAAAAAAAClg/x7q1YuY4S7M/s1600/blog%2Bjan%2B12%2B051.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 254px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mOczmosd51g/Tyr3W9zixXI/AAAAAAAAClg/x7q1YuY4S7M/s320/blog%2Bjan%2B12%2B051.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704643851938088306" border="0" /></a>Last week I promised I would let you know how I got on with the freezer paper applique, and the result is great - no problem, much easier than needle turn applique and a nicer edge with a better shape - even the pointy ends of the wings of the honey bees.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D3mL1uql7jg/Tyr20PzYNiI/AAAAAAAAClQ/ZutJvCvsH7U/s1600/blog%2Bjan%2B12%2B048.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D3mL1uql7jg/Tyr20PzYNiI/AAAAAAAAClQ/ZutJvCvsH7U/s320/blog%2Bjan%2B12%2B048.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704643255473813026" border="0" /></a>As this is the 9th block I put them all together to see what it looks like and I am pleased with the effect, the yellow and pink fabrics lift the design.This will help me with the other blocks. Which one next?<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5emH8ryFYzE/Tyr3XHkJhmI/AAAAAAAACls/rypgCyKFwe0/s1600/blog%2Bjan%2B12%2B052.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5emH8ryFYzE/Tyr3XHkJhmI/AAAAAAAACls/rypgCyKFwe0/s320/blog%2Bjan%2B12%2B052.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704643854557873762" border="0" /></a>This was my bargain find this week. Bias binging in a floral fabric!! And only a£1 a metre from a fabulous bead shop <a href="http://www.the-beadshop.co.uk/beads.html">here</a> in Manchester.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MosPvTYd-gc/Tyr2zmPOoGI/AAAAAAAAClE/K2CLsWXoUFI/s1600/blog%2Bjan%2B12%2B035.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MosPvTYd-gc/Tyr2zmPOoGI/AAAAAAAAClE/K2CLsWXoUFI/s320/blog%2Bjan%2B12%2B035.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704643244316336226" border="0" /></a>We were in Manchester to celebrate Jenny's birthday<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DIRz8smdjqw/Tyr2yvdkepI/AAAAAAAACks/Umal72x7fFQ/s1600/blog%2Bjan%2B12%2B022.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DIRz8smdjqw/Tyr2yvdkepI/AAAAAAAACks/Umal72x7fFQ/s320/blog%2Bjan%2B12%2B022.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704643229612538514" border="0" /></a>and for her to show us around some of her favourite shops in Manchester like Junk - where she bought this reworked jumper she is modelling. <a href="http://www.junkshopuk.com/">Junk</a> is a great shop which<b> </b>has been lovingly furnished entirely from reusable materials (first discarded then reclaimed) given new life in a consciously sustainable environment. They run courses too - have a look on the website.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IS_EceYmDC4/Tyr2yHTvZlI/AAAAAAAACkg/uSecNffA3Nw/s1600/blog%2Bjan%2B12%2B024.jpg"></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w77aZRdsUpg/Tyr9P3qJfOI/AAAAAAAACl4/LgRfc5H9-ZY/s1600/blog%2Bjan%2B12%2B024.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w77aZRdsUpg/Tyr9P3qJfOI/AAAAAAAACl4/LgRfc5H9-ZY/s320/blog%2Bjan%2B12%2B024.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704650327098752226" border="0" /></a>This weeks scenic shot is of the Manchester skyline from our hotel room in Salford Quays<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B68henAQNVc/Tyr2y0LtyBI/AAAAAAAACk4/UOWKeHnrz40/s1600/blog%2Bjan%2B12%2B030.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B68henAQNVc/Tyr2y0LtyBI/AAAAAAAACk4/UOWKeHnrz40/s320/blog%2Bjan%2B12%2B030.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704643230879827986" border="0" /></a>And the same view at night !<br /><br />Happy Quilting xxthe happy quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05675975129060659851noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363399917362242877.post-50901797647116670682012-01-26T20:14:00.003+00:002012-01-26T20:46:59.307+00:00Getting back to quilting<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IopRnFABPjQ/TyG2eRhW2SI/AAAAAAAACjA/9TjL6vjbeiA/s1600/blog%2Bjan%2B12%2B014.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IopRnFABPjQ/TyG2eRhW2SI/AAAAAAAACjA/9TjL6vjbeiA/s320/blog%2Bjan%2B12%2B014.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702039234443401506" border="0" /></a>I have been neglecting my blog and neglecting patchwork and quilting . However with the New Year I have resurrected my sampler quilt. This Maple leaf block is all sewn by hand in American pieced patchwork technique but looking at the photo, I think I will have to unpick that last corner piece and match the seams a bit better.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-56ERkHAGyMM/TyG2dpdc-gI/AAAAAAAACi0/6-4H0amwobY/s1600/blog%2Bjan%2B12%2B012.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-56ERkHAGyMM/TyG2dpdc-gI/AAAAAAAACi0/6-4H0amwobY/s320/blog%2Bjan%2B12%2B012.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702039223689607682" border="0" /></a>This block is called Honey bee, The centre 9 patch piece is machine stitched and the applique is my first attempt at doing applique with freezer paper - I will report back how I get on in the next post.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i28CJczLZJE/TyG2dAvs7xI/AAAAAAAACio/x-5cUTHC-io/s1600/blog%2Bjan%2B12%2B010.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i28CJczLZJE/TyG2dAvs7xI/AAAAAAAACio/x-5cUTHC-io/s320/blog%2Bjan%2B12%2B010.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702039212760297234" border="0" /></a>I have been knitting still though and am making a soft chunky jumper for Jenny in Sirdar Big Softie. Its great 1 row = 1 centimetre<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_lzcJmf8lwI/TyG2cvpJrKI/AAAAAAAACic/2Yz7hx9eUmg/s1600/blog%2Bjan%2B12%2B006.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_lzcJmf8lwI/TyG2cvpJrKI/AAAAAAAACic/2Yz7hx9eUmg/s320/blog%2Bjan%2B12%2B006.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702039208169417890" border="0" /></a>and whats better she will match her rabbit when she wears it.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yvdavZigehA/TyG2e_1qOvI/AAAAAAAACjM/oGYZDX6XQY8/s1600/blog%2Bjan%2B12%2B021.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yvdavZigehA/TyG2e_1qOvI/AAAAAAAACjM/oGYZDX6XQY8/s320/blog%2Bjan%2B12%2B021.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702039246876588786" border="0" /></a>Out and about this week, I have been to visit a new patchwork and quilting shop in Long Framlington in Northumberland. Ann opened Stitchin' Heaven 5 weeks ago and is just getting her range of fabrics together but be sure of a lovely warm welcome , a cup of tea and lots of inspiration. I bought this little book from Bareroots to try to improve my embroidery techniques but it has a lot of lovely little projects in it too.<br /><br />Happy Quilting xxthe happy quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05675975129060659851noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363399917362242877.post-20452062327498641232012-01-10T21:03:00.005+00:002012-01-10T21:19:23.971+00:00A tea-rrific day<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TdPhccao40Q/TwyojjWNG6I/AAAAAAAACg0/5CsyWRcoPQA/s1600/blog%2Bdec%2B11%2B074.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TdPhccao40Q/TwyojjWNG6I/AAAAAAAACg0/5CsyWRcoPQA/s320/blog%2Bdec%2B11%2B074.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696112957454097314" border="0" /></a>I had a tea-rrific day on my birthday last week<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rd4LLc1ACVA/TwypVSwvJOI/AAAAAAAACh4/qOFmZgEmzH4/s1600/blog%2Bdec%2B11%2B058.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rd4LLc1ACVA/TwypVSwvJOI/AAAAAAAACh4/qOFmZgEmzH4/s320/blog%2Bdec%2B11%2B058.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696113811995436258" border="0" /></a>I had lots of lovely pressies ...pretty....<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Iil63SkzohE/Twyoka57iEI/AAAAAAAAChM/Ml8oqMT4x0U/s1600/blog%2Bdec%2B11%2B065.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Iil63SkzohE/Twyoka57iEI/AAAAAAAAChM/Ml8oqMT4x0U/s320/blog%2Bdec%2B11%2B065.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696112972367890498" border="0" /></a>...stitchy.....<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IR3AwkCytdg/TwyonA678SI/AAAAAAAAChk/d0QYyPcb3ro/s1600/blog%2Bdec%2B11%2B068.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IR3AwkCytdg/TwyonA678SI/AAAAAAAAChk/d0QYyPcb3ro/s320/blog%2Bdec%2B11%2B068.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696113016932397346" border="0" /></a>........pretty and stitchy......<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4ThEynmIAtk/TwyomPDLLRI/AAAAAAAAChc/roiCE4GTUYw/s1600/blog%2Bdec%2B11%2B067.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4ThEynmIAtk/TwyomPDLLRI/AAAAAAAAChc/roiCE4GTUYw/s320/blog%2Bdec%2B11%2B067.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696113003545177362" border="0" /></a>........Knitty..............<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZnimeibFXak/TwyqVzv5wSI/AAAAAAAACiQ/riaoO_KmEHM/s1600/blog%2Bdec%2B11%2B057.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZnimeibFXak/TwyqVzv5wSI/AAAAAAAACiQ/riaoO_KmEHM/s320/blog%2Bdec%2B11%2B057.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696114920361935138" border="0" /></a><br />............... Cathy.................<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vfCdEFk_0Go/Twyoj4Gn15I/AAAAAAAAChA/COTgGy9WPJw/s1600/blog%2Bdec%2B11%2B071.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vfCdEFk_0Go/Twyoj4Gn15I/AAAAAAAAChA/COTgGy9WPJw/s320/blog%2Bdec%2B11%2B071.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696112963025885074" border="0" /></a><br />..................lots of new ideas and inspiration.<br /><br />Thanks for all the lovely presents. I had a super day.<br /><br />Happy Quilting xxthe happy quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05675975129060659851noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363399917362242877.post-89183552208764880792011-12-27T17:58:00.007+00:002011-12-27T18:39:14.643+00:00Merry Christmas - sorry its late<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MeNTLPUxrpg/TvoKpkRXrnI/AAAAAAAACfU/XbjcLWGNM4M/s1600/blog%2Bdec%2B11%2B043.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MeNTLPUxrpg/TvoKpkRXrnI/AAAAAAAACfU/XbjcLWGNM4M/s320/blog%2Bdec%2B11%2B043.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690872788363488882" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"> Merry Christmas - sorry its late -but we've been away </span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-l76ec4eqt38/TvoM_J91d9I/AAAAAAAACf4/Wy0wexf4ohQ/s1600/blog%2Bdec%2B11%2B017.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-l76ec4eqt38/TvoM_J91d9I/AAAAAAAACf4/Wy0wexf4ohQ/s320/blog%2Bdec%2B11%2B017.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690875358282610642" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">.................shopping here.....</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aTUlM8lxe1k/TvoIKgM1YFI/AAAAAAAACe8/zeByxCpjt7k/s1600/blog%2Bdec%2B11%2B027.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aTUlM8lxe1k/TvoIKgM1YFI/AAAAAAAACe8/zeByxCpjt7k/s320/blog%2Bdec%2B11%2B027.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690870055671521362" border="0" /></a>.............<span style="font-family: lucida grande;">decorating here</span>...............<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x0TKUO_e2kc/TvoNyumSEcI/AAAAAAAACgE/k6DkLRh5W6s/s1600/AhcqwFXCQAA00mQ.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x0TKUO_e2kc/TvoNyumSEcI/AAAAAAAACgE/k6DkLRh5W6s/s320/AhcqwFXCQAA00mQ.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690876244289262018" border="0" /></a>.................<span style="font-family: lucida grande;">singing carols here</span>...............................<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KSPZmjazLZY/TvoILLb3OkI/AAAAAAAACfI/htoJbvAdBtk/s1600/blog%2Bdec%2B11%2B042.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 232px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KSPZmjazLZY/TvoILLb3OkI/AAAAAAAACfI/htoJbvAdBtk/s320/blog%2Bdec%2B11%2B042.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690870067277281858" border="0" /></a>....................making decorations.........................<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E1qPfId50mo/TvoKqP2MymI/AAAAAAAACfg/E1WYszAjbAE/s1600/blog%2Bdec%2B11%2B046.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 258px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E1qPfId50mo/TvoKqP2MymI/AAAAAAAACfg/E1WYszAjbAE/s320/blog%2Bdec%2B11%2B046.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690872800060688994" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">..............and new table cloths...................</span><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JuxUhpZLkM4/TvoPFnqPleI/AAAAAAAACgc/5bFio0P0cYM/s1600/blog%2Bdec%2B11%2B005.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JuxUhpZLkM4/TvoPFnqPleI/AAAAAAAACgc/5bFio0P0cYM/s320/blog%2Bdec%2B11%2B005.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690877668355970530" border="0" /></a>............<span style="font-family:lucida grande;">opening presents</span>...................<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cUSuVeS_t60/TvoIIX3pZSI/AAAAAAAACek/GBIyFIcL_Y8/s1600/blog%2Bdec%2B11%2B010.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 227px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cUSuVeS_t60/TvoIIX3pZSI/AAAAAAAACek/GBIyFIcL_Y8/s320/blog%2Bdec%2B11%2B010.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690870019075433762" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">................and more pressies .......................</span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-X42TkPuM9Cs/TvoIICQ9cCI/AAAAAAAACeY/VbTGlmPVm04/s1600/blog%2Bdec%2B11%2B008.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 310px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-X42TkPuM9Cs/TvoIICQ9cCI/AAAAAAAACeY/VbTGlmPVm04/s320/blog%2Bdec%2B11%2B008.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690870013276024866" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">...............spending the day with family..........................</span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wEhTcYaXNwc/TvoPwNkk9GI/AAAAAAAACgo/G2kitx-eZ3Q/s1600/blog%2Bdec%2B11%2B036.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wEhTcYaXNwc/TvoPwNkk9GI/AAAAAAAACgo/G2kitx-eZ3Q/s320/blog%2Bdec%2B11%2B036.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690878400087258210" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">.................and now its all over.....................<br /><br />Hope you had a happy time<br /><br />Happy Quilting xx<br /></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LVsI37sJRuo/TvoNzCtcPJI/AAAAAAAACgQ/ukf4eFDiTwA/s1600/blog%2Bdec%2B11%2B005.jpg"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span></a>the happy quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05675975129060659851noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363399917362242877.post-51822896206538613922011-11-30T15:12:00.005+00:002011-11-30T16:06:33.876+00:00Fine Cell Work<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f5Ip5nq8x5Q/TtZM05xLfvI/AAAAAAAACdM/1IcZ3Kkkz-o/s1600/blog%2Bnov%2B11%2B063.jpg"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1--Axr2epdY/TtZI1iEVgiI/AAAAAAAACcU/pOCbND61ZTM/s1600/blog%2Bnov%2B11%2B050.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1--Axr2epdY/TtZI1iEVgiI/AAAAAAAACcU/pOCbND61ZTM/s320/blog%2Bnov%2B11%2B050.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680808064489718306" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">I am a bit behind with my posts but felt I must show you these photos from the Fine Cell Work Exhibition and Christmas shopping event at The Sage, Gateshead.</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T5OuBGznPBk/TtZI0w65AJI/AAAAAAAACcI/H12xnIpD-4k/s1600/blog%2Bnov%2B11%2B048.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 218px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T5OuBGznPBk/TtZI0w65AJI/AAAAAAAACcI/H12xnIpD-4k/s320/blog%2Bnov%2B11%2B048.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680808051296764050" border="0" /></a><br /><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.finecellwork.co.uk/">Fine Cell Work</a><span style="font-family:arial;"> is a social enterprise that teaches needlework to prison inmates, so they can learn a useful skill, make beautiful objects, and re-enter society with the independence to stop re-offending. </span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qkYaLSUJAxk/TtZI2CmiKWI/AAAAAAAACck/eh-f2QaOenk/s1600/blog%2Bnov%2B11%2B051.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qkYaLSUJAxk/TtZI2CmiKWI/AAAAAAAACck/eh-f2QaOenk/s320/blog%2Bnov%2B11%2B051.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680808073223088482" border="0" /></a><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">60 volunteers go into prisons every 2 weeks to teach and mentor the stitchers. The work is sold either through exhibitions, on line shops or commissioned directly.<br /></span></p><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F8oHS0zZKfQ/TtZI0aYHxfI/AAAAAAAACb8/KW5ztpc43qc/s1600/blog%2Bnov%2B11%2B049.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 251px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F8oHS0zZKfQ/TtZI0aYHxfI/AAAAAAAACb8/KW5ztpc43qc/s320/blog%2Bnov%2B11%2B049.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680808045245351410" border="0" /></a><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">"Fine Cell Work gives these men dignity in work and through this, dignity in life. When a man gains self-respect he may start addressing his offensive behaviour". Officer, HMP Wandsworth</span></p> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C4ZLK7G8pRA/TtZI3GcIVFI/AAAAAAAACcs/oEs6jxu5yxk/s1600/blog%2Bnov%2B11%2B053.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 246px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C4ZLK7G8pRA/TtZI3GcIVFI/AAAAAAAACcs/oEs6jxu5yxk/s320/blog%2Bnov%2B11%2B053.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680808091433063506" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">Prisoners can earn approximately 37% of the sale price of each piece, which can either be saved for their release, sent home to their family or spent on luxuries.</span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QFJ6vBGTHUE/TtZM0kLD9bI/AAAAAAAACdA/3W1s49HQRMY/s1600/blog%2Bnov%2B11%2B057.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QFJ6vBGTHUE/TtZM0kLD9bI/AAAAAAAACdA/3W1s49HQRMY/s320/blog%2Bnov%2B11%2B057.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680812445921441202" border="0" /></a><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p><span style="font-family:Arial;">In May 2011, Qa Research published its in-depth, qualitative evaluation into Fine Cell Work at five prisons across England and Scotland.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial;">The report found that the benefits of Fine Cell Work to prisoners include:</span></p> <ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family:Arial;">Improved mental health and social skills.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family:Arial;">Promotion of a calm state of mind. </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family:Arial;">The passing of time productively. </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family:Arial;">A strong sense of achievement, pride and self-confidence. </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family:Arial;">A more positive outlook on their future post-release. </span></li></ul> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6p7qqZtKYJY/TtZQAU-FL3I/AAAAAAAACeA/yl5azjzHVgs/s1600/blog%2Bnov%2B11%2B060.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6p7qqZtKYJY/TtZQAU-FL3I/AAAAAAAACeA/yl5azjzHVgs/s320/blog%2Bnov%2B11%2B060.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680815946533777266" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">Whether you beliefs are that offenders are in prison to be punished or to be rehabilitated - the standard of the work was truly impressive.</span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-e_8xfHe7qw8/TtZM1hNNNPI/AAAAAAAACdY/_hCmuLGkpy4/s1600/blog%2Bnov%2B11%2B064.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 235px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-e_8xfHe7qw8/TtZM1hNNNPI/AAAAAAAACdY/_hCmuLGkpy4/s320/blog%2Bnov%2B11%2B064.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680812462304998642" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">And made me appreciate my freedom and all the fresh air on the Quayside.</span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TQS3lPmxtnI/TtZM2thbZ2I/AAAAAAAACd0/4LHqZH2blO0/s1600/blog%2Bnov%2B11%2B076.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 242px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TQS3lPmxtnI/TtZM2thbZ2I/AAAAAAAACd0/4LHqZH2blO0/s320/blog%2Bnov%2B11%2B076.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680812482790909794" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Decorating has </span><span style="font-family: arial;">kept me away from sewing these last 2 weeks but I am pleased with the total transformation in my hallway. A mix of contemporary - with the chrome fittings and curtains - and traditional - with a table made for my Grandparents wedding present back int the 1930s.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4nxNMhvUNEs/TtZSHgCH_NI/AAAAAAAACeM/0Y5cmMcYNQ4/s1600/blog%2Bnov%2B11%2B069.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 274px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4nxNMhvUNEs/TtZSHgCH_NI/AAAAAAAACeM/0Y5cmMcYNQ4/s320/blog%2Bnov%2B11%2B069.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680818268785867986" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;">And finally I have managed a little bit of sewing and the Colonial knot cushion is nearly finished - just the bead work to complete.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Happy Quilting xx</span>the happy quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05675975129060659851noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363399917362242877.post-82988076119892132772011-11-12T20:49:00.004+00:002011-11-12T21:25:02.369+00:00Matt Baker's Rickshaw Challenge<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n6igHkopnOo/Tr7cjUc75CI/AAAAAAAACbA/K6glUBLa1iE/s1600/blog%2Bnov%2B11%2B007.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n6igHkopnOo/Tr7cjUc75CI/AAAAAAAACbA/K6glUBLa1iE/s320/blog%2Bnov%2B11%2B007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674215079877010466" border="0" /></a><br />Tonight we have been out and about to support Matt Baker on his rickshaw challenge for Children in Need.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VeZJGRoFP5Y/Tr7dgBzvaoI/AAAAAAAACbs/o-pAgaJ_c78/s1600/blog%2Bnov%2B11%2B035.jpg"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IoCpqhcpzrA/Tr7deeMBOCI/AAAAAAAACbM/GoE2bzKfsgQ/s1600/blog%2Bnov%2B11%2B016.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 253px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IoCpqhcpzrA/Tr7deeMBOCI/AAAAAAAACbM/GoE2bzKfsgQ/s320/blog%2Bnov%2B11%2B016.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674216096102692898" border="0" /></a>Matt and Pudsey cycled into Hexham at 7pm almost 3 hours late after cycling from Hawick in the borders today.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FFOmLKFqcWw/Tr7debzrx4I/AAAAAAAACbY/3dhcgmsEKNU/s1600/blog%2Bnov%2B11%2B029.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 237px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FFOmLKFqcWw/Tr7debzrx4I/AAAAAAAACbY/3dhcgmsEKNU/s320/blog%2Bnov%2B11%2B029.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674216095463753602" border="0" /></a>The journey of 484 miles started in Edinburgh yesterday and will finish on Friday in London for the live show of the 2011 Children in Need appeal.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3c0yZbQaQNk/Tr7df-mtOYI/AAAAAAAACbk/7LaB8zMbJ3Q/s1600/blog%2Bnov%2B11%2B032.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 272px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3c0yZbQaQNk/Tr7df-mtOYI/AAAAAAAACbk/7LaB8zMbJ3Q/s320/blog%2Bnov%2B11%2B032.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674216121984432514" border="0" /></a>Matt said he was late because he kept stopping to chat to his many supporters along the way, and at Hexham's Wentworth stadium he spent ages chatting to everyone , young and old.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VeZJGRoFP5Y/Tr7dgBzvaoI/AAAAAAAACbs/o-pAgaJ_c78/s1600/blog%2Bnov%2B11%2B035.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 235px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VeZJGRoFP5Y/Tr7dgBzvaoI/AAAAAAAACbs/o-pAgaJ_c78/s320/blog%2Bnov%2B11%2B035.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674216122844408450" border="0" /></a>If you want to support him too Text 'MATT' to 70705 - follow him on line<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/whatson/rickshaw_challenge.shtml"> here</a> or just follow him down the road like we did and drop your donation into his bucket.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n6igHkopnOo/Tr7cjUc75CI/AAAAAAAACbA/K6glUBLa1iE/s1600/blog%2Bnov%2B11%2B007.jpg"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GHjn4Lf-eY0/Tr7cjAa3gvI/AAAAAAAACa0/zObd_aziYq8/s1600/blog%2Bnov%2B11%2B002.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 306px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GHjn4Lf-eY0/Tr7cjAa3gvI/AAAAAAAACa0/zObd_aziYq8/s320/blog%2Bnov%2B11%2B002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674215074499625714" border="0" /></a>I have been sewing too, trying out some little stitcheries from Mandy Shaw's book Stitch with Love.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1xS_1UQd8FE/Tr7ciE3Z7CI/AAAAAAAACas/JUtTkEJJ3tA/s1600/blog%2Bnov%2B11%2B001.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 280px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1xS_1UQd8FE/Tr7ciE3Z7CI/AAAAAAAACas/JUtTkEJJ3tA/s320/blog%2Bnov%2B11%2B001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674215058513194018" border="0" /></a>And learning to do Colonial knots for a cushion project from Sandie Lush Pattern.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h40EgJTZNPU/Tr7cht-cAOI/AAAAAAAACaQ/GgtE99nE-Bs/s1600/blog%2Boct%2B11%2B077.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h40EgJTZNPU/Tr7cht-cAOI/AAAAAAAACaQ/GgtE99nE-Bs/s320/blog%2Boct%2B11%2B077.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674215052368675042" border="0" /></a>And the latest knitting project to be finished are these chunky mittens which are now packed up and posted to Manchester to Jenny.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tqcuve8bDWA/Tr7ch2ziFPI/AAAAAAAACac/HWcF-9uKzxA/s1600/blog%2Boct%2B11%2B073.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 269px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tqcuve8bDWA/Tr7ch2ziFPI/AAAAAAAACac/HWcF-9uKzxA/s320/blog%2Boct%2B11%2B073.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674215054738855154" border="0" /></a>And finally the scenic shot is a wildlife shot this week - This magnificent Eagle owl - I wouldn't like to get too close to that beak!!<br /><br />Happy Quilting xx<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h40EgJTZNPU/Tr7cht-cAOI/AAAAAAAACaQ/GgtE99nE-Bs/s1600/blog%2Boct%2B11%2B077.jpg"><br /></a>the happy quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05675975129060659851noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363399917362242877.post-75975477849072150482011-10-24T19:20:00.003+01:002011-10-24T19:54:49.743+01:00Snoods and steps<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LsQcACZ5dT8/TqWu9bT6naI/AAAAAAAACX4/q6BERAPAPv4/s1600/blog%2Boct%2B11%2B026.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 243px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LsQcACZ5dT8/TqWu9bT6naI/AAAAAAAACX4/q6BERAPAPv4/s320/blog%2Boct%2B11%2B026.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667128076442181026" border="0" /></a>This has been a busy week away from work ...doing lots of nice things...like finishing off my advent calendar<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZSPQL3wUNW8/TqWu-LGxMrI/AAAAAAAACYA/4boDXmV6h88/s1600/blog%2Boct%2B11%2B045.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 254px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZSPQL3wUNW8/TqWu-LGxMrI/AAAAAAAACYA/4boDXmV6h88/s320/blog%2Boct%2B11%2B045.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667128089271939762" border="0" /></a><br />.......finishing off the snood I have been knitting for Jenny......<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9y-bKL3S91k/TqWu9AsLf2I/AAAAAAAACXo/3r5MfPCwhw4/s1600/blog%2Boct%2B11%2B021.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9y-bKL3S91k/TqWu9AsLf2I/AAAAAAAACXo/3r5MfPCwhw4/s320/blog%2Boct%2B11%2B021.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667128069296193378" border="0" /></a>....then turning this scarf into a snood with a quick twist and a quick seam.......<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3_tQ7lh-l-Y/TqWvz4_MPlI/AAAAAAAACY0/uTdWFcnLypc/s1600/blog%2Boct%2B11%2B042.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 272px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3_tQ7lh-l-Y/TqWvz4_MPlI/AAAAAAAACY0/uTdWFcnLypc/s320/blog%2Boct%2B11%2B042.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667129012121255506" border="0" /></a><br />....then a visit here to see Jenny......<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cDO_wdJEeNE/TqWu_MC71KI/AAAAAAAACYY/8W_CYxCWhN8/s1600/blog%2Boct%2B11%2B036.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cDO_wdJEeNE/TqWu_MC71KI/AAAAAAAACYY/8W_CYxCWhN8/s320/blog%2Boct%2B11%2B036.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667128106704164002" border="0" /></a><br />...and more shopping here in the Trafford centre.......<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-51vMr2Xn6fQ/TqWvzbZim7I/AAAAAAAACYk/kcFkkV-3-lo/s1600/blog%2Boct%2B11%2B040.jpg"><br /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8pmvguqymIQ/TqWu-bH_vEI/AAAAAAAACYQ/ZQTlhiciDoU/s1600/blog%2Boct%2B11%2B031.jpg"><br /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-51vMr2Xn6fQ/TqWvzbZim7I/AAAAAAAACYk/kcFkkV-3-lo/s1600/blog%2Boct%2B11%2B040.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 223px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-51vMr2Xn6fQ/TqWvzbZim7I/AAAAAAAACYk/kcFkkV-3-lo/s320/blog%2Boct%2B11%2B040.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667129004178709426" border="0" /></a><br />....this giant knitting is a window display in Gap....<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8pmvguqymIQ/TqWu-bH_vEI/AAAAAAAACYQ/ZQTlhiciDoU/s1600/blog%2Boct%2B11%2B031.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 258px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8pmvguqymIQ/TqWu-bH_vEI/AAAAAAAACYQ/ZQTlhiciDoU/s320/blog%2Boct%2B11%2B031.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667128093572054082" border="0" /></a><br />....and this was a magnificent staircase in the Trafford Centre too...<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YV2jKyQhJk8/TqWv0UAE_tI/AAAAAAAACY8/MoOm0okwS3E/s1600/blog%2Boct%2B11%2B047.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YV2jKyQhJk8/TqWv0UAE_tI/AAAAAAAACY8/MoOm0okwS3E/s320/blog%2Boct%2B11%2B047.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667129019372732114" border="0" /></a><br />....a bit of a contrast to these steps on Hadrian's Wall yesterday.....<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EmY3_QfrVoc/TqWv0qbmyGI/AAAAAAAACZI/lH9gRkO44ck/s1600/blog%2Boct%2B11%2B046.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EmY3_QfrVoc/TqWv0qbmyGI/AAAAAAAACZI/lH9gRkO44ck/s320/blog%2Boct%2B11%2B046.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667129025393772642" border="0" /></a><br /><br />....when we went out for a walk in the fresh air ...............<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mpTGTaTld54/TqWv1OT5GXI/AAAAAAAACZU/yB-oQkI2OSU/s1600/blog%2Boct%2B11%2B061.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mpTGTaTld54/TqWv1OT5GXI/AAAAAAAACZU/yB-oQkI2OSU/s320/blog%2Boct%2B11%2B061.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667129035025095026" border="0" /></a>.... Sycamore Gap .... always makes for a great photo...<br /><br />Happy Quilting xxthe happy quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05675975129060659851noreply@blogger.com0