February Update

Another month well and truly started. Tuesday sewing group back on the job with some difficulty as the council has been concreting the kerbs in Patrick Street for three weeks, so some fun and games getting everyone into the carpark. The workers seemed surprised and bemused that up to 15 cars arrive each Tuesday, the owners disappearing into the building down the lane and reappearing 4 hours later. We had several visits from them checking us out and letting us know when we could get in and out.
New classes schedule has been sent out to all, and so far the response is good. I have had permission from C & T Publishing to teach a lovely applique design from one of Laurel Burch's books, it is called Santa Paws. but mine is now Meowy Christmas and belongs to my daughter Erika. She has lent it to me for a time. It is an excellent sample because it features many techniques - satin stitch applique, free machine embroidery, three dimensional applique, beading, painting and quilting.
Currently designing a quilt called Simply Seminole, using a number of different strip pieced Seminole patchwork designs and using Kaffe Fassett fabrics. Should be fairly dramatic when finished and this sample is due at the PatchWorks in March so better get back to work.