We had a beautiful 4 days here in Suffolk. I guess that was our belated summer as it is now very overcast and we may get some rain tonight or tomorrow.
I had Leslie's class on Thursday and we are starting a muslin textured panel. The first block is quilting only. I tried to do a quilted "seashell" motif and it was terrible. I had to unpick it so that I could still use the square of silk batting as I have just enough for the project with none to spare. I then did a heart in quilting stitch and colonial knot. That is much better. The sample blocks that Leslie has shown us are really beautiful, so I would like mine to at least be worth the effort.
We are also doing some star block which may be made into a Linus project quilt. I have decided to do starts in bright, primary fabrics on a black background. I am sure it will be wonderful with the right fabrics.
On Friday night we went to Felixstowe and saw the Searchers. Good fun and good music. Still, its a bit depressing that we are all so old--gray hair on stage and everywhere in the audience. But it was a really good evening.
On Saturday evening we went to the outskirts of Colchester to the Angel Inn and had a meal cooked by owner Cliff--Martin's cousin that he hasn't seen in at least 10 years. Nice to finally meet some relatives. A very nice pub, but struggling. I hope things get better for them.
It has been 3 months now since my hip replacement and I have finally started doing some serious walks. We did a small village walk on Sat. and then one of the trails at RSPB Minsmere on Sunday. I think it was supposed to be only 1 1/2 miles, but it seemed like a marathon. I will have to get out again today or I will freeze up. If I do my walking I can then work on my star block and my bird quilt in peace.

Back from a weekend in lovely Scarborough in Yorkshire where we were visiting Martin's brother. We were lucky with the weather once we got there, but the drive up on Friday night wasn't very nice.
Had a wonderful view of the sea and the castle ruins on the hill from our hotel window. I would love to live by the sea, but I don't think I could live with all the crowds.
No quilting done on the trip, but a new siggy was waiting for me on my return. I have slightly more than enough for a 14 x 18 square quilt. So I guess I will have to get several more and make it 15 x 18. The latest is from Germany.
Today is catch up on laundry, etc. but tomorrow I will work on my American Birds applique quilt. Wednesday evening is Chelsworth Quilter's with a demonstration by Helen Howes and then it is Leslie's class on Thursday. Must get more done!!!

Well, the DJ quilt top is finished and all layered and pinned. Now that job is over, I can start the hand quilting which could take forever. I also have 252 international siggies to square and sash. They will make a nice quilt of 14 by 18 squares.
Casie was 18 last Friday. That is just not possible. How could I have a grandson 21 and a grandaughter 18? I can't think where the years have gone.
Shirley's class starts on Wednesday and Leslie's is next week on Thursday, so I will have more work to do. Chelsworth quilters next week also and I can't remember what we are doing, but I hope it isn't another project as I can't keep track of the ones I'm doing now.

The Dear Jane top is coming together nicely. All the squares are vertically sashed and in their horizontal rows. Now I just have to finish the horizontal sashing and do the borders. Shouldn't take too long and I will post a photo when it is done.
I am also working on my bird quilt and have 2 of the center 16 blocks finished. This could be a very long term quilt. The cardinal and Robin look pretty good and I have done the pattern and overlay for the bluejay to be worked on in Shirley's class this month.
I had my ultra sound on Friday and there seem to be no problems or irregularities with my kidneys, spleen or gall bladder. Good there. Now I see the orthopaedic consultant this afternoon and find out what, if anything, is going to be done about my knees.