Flying without fear

After 28 years of being afraid of flying last weekend I finally over came it. With the help of a Virgin Flying Without Fear team and Jenny by my side , I was able to board a plane and have a short fight on a commercial airliner. The day was very intense, all sorts of information about how aeroplanes fly, the psychology of fear and lots of relaxation techniques. Emotions were up and down all day , through "lets go now and just get it over with" to "OMG I've made a huge mistake, get me out of here". It was a beautiful clear evening and as we took off over Newcastle, for the 25 minute flight, we could see all the lights of the North East below us. I don't think I could ever enjoy flying but I have done it and can do it again. Warm sunny holidays here we come. And I am really pleased with myself !!

As a distraction I spent Friday and Saturday sewing at the Fat Quarters, All the blocks are finished for the wish upon a star quilt.

This is the brightest.


And here is my posh new 12" onmigrid square I bought to trim them to size.

Jenny has been busy to , a bit of crazy patchwork and the Tilda pattern for a fabric noticeboard and she has a lovely present for a friend.

A busy week at work too but time today for a lovely lunch at Bradley gardens Nursery.

Happy Quilting xx

And a little bit of knitting too

Not a lot going on here this week. The weekend was mostly spent clearing out the garage in preparation for the cavity wall insulation which was done today. Hopefully we will be toasty warm at home next winter and save a fortune on the fuel bills. That will probably ensure a warm winter next year. I did find time however to plant some pretty primulas to brighten up the front door step and get in the mood for spring.

I made a concerted effort on the quilt this weekend and on Friday and Saturday managed to sew another 8 blocks, only 4 more to go. I have to concentrate or it all goes wrong and there is more unpicking than sewing. Here are a small selection. I am still worried about putting all those colours together though.


I found a knitted UFO while looking for something else the other day so I have decided to finish it. A little summer cardigan I started in spring 2006. It is knit in a sirdar cotton I paid £16 for then I went and bought a very similar one for £3 in a discount clothing store

And finally a note for Amanda :- my sister- in-law (Hi Chris) bought a Bernina that did cost more than a small family car. She loves her machine and just drives hubby's car instead. She did go for lots of lessons to know how to get the best out of its many functions so make sure there is a good back up service too.

Happy Quilting xx