In and out of the studio

I am still having a lot of problems with my left wrist and hand and at times over the last couple of weeks have been trussed up in compression bandages to reduce the swelling. This has given me a lot of time to spend hand quilting on a commissioned quilt for future publication in AP&Q.

For distraction I have been indulging myself by playing and sorting out my growing thimble collection.  This has been time well spend and brought back memories of past travels and the many gifts received from dear friends.  I have also spent much time on the net researching the history behind some of the collection.

The thimbles now have a new home and it is wonderful to finally have most of them in one location.

I would also like to share this lovely dual purpose birthday quilt made by Shirley from West Australia who is a seasonal member of the Sunday Stitchers (Shirley and her husband, Tony, spend the winter months in Cairns).

Jenni has been busy strip piecing with jelly roles to make quilts for family members.

Peter has been sorting out the pots in the courtyard before the onslaught of our summer and what a wonderful show they make.

Till next time

Frances