Stitch This

  • The suspense…

    I’ve finished my ravelry Downton Abbey swap knit. And all the goodies. Here’s my parcel before I packaged it up. It’s going to the US. Hope my swap partner likes it. I’ll post more when I know she’s received it. Looking forward to mine too…

  • Inspiration

    Today I’m reading this book. I love Jane Brocket. She’s so interesting in her approach to colour and pattern. And so far this book has not let me down. The quilts are very simple in construction which leaves lots of opportunity to play with colour. She talks a lot about her design ideas and metaphors…

  • Quilt lovers’ delight

    I got a parcel through the post today…want to see? I warn you, if you are a quilter you’d better settle down. I’m itching to play with these babies, vintage 1940’s blocks, with original papers attached. I’ve got a few ideas already. Watch for Christmas list developments soon…enjoy! The boat is my favourite. I’m planning…

  • Holey moley

    This is a shawl. For a fairy admittedly at the moment, but nevertheless….completion expected 2015 or thereabouts.

  • No pictures, please

    I could kick myself. I am sooooo annoyed at myself. I finished my friend’s cushion today. On the M5 Ian massive traffic snarle up. I was v proud of it which I guess was my downfall. I just gave it to her this evening but forgot to photograph it! No record of my creation! Aggghhhhhh!…