Busy, busy weekend helping my friend run her first Country Living Bring and Buy sale in her garden. We had a fantastic turnout despite the rather changeable weather! Lots of things to buy, eat and drink and friends to catch up with. And best of all we raised £350 for a charity helping children in Africa! here's a few pictures of the day...
Then on Sunday I visited the National Patchwork Championships at Sandown race course - another lovely day with a friend shopping and looking at the quilts. We thought the standard of quilts was really good this year and there seemed to be a good positive atmosphere amongst the sellers. I was very restrained in my purchases!
2 wooden stamps from Colouricious - 2 lovely ladies who scour the world for wooden printing blocks - they had an amazing selection and were very inspiring. Check them out on
Also some great stripes I'm planning on using for a beach bag for my French beach holiday in August and a little bundle of fabric from the American Jane line called 'Happy Campers' .
So a lovely day until I came home to my elderly and sick cat who had developed breathing difficulties and needed to be rushed to the vet. Sadly it was to be her last trip. R.I.P. Tabby - you were a great friend and companion, sitting near me when I sewed and usually on top of any paper patterns or especially precious fabric. I'll miss you x.
This was taken last week when the blackbirds brought their fledging down for the first time - Tabby just gave it a glance and went back to sleep!
