Quilting Owl

I love making blocks and have succumbed to Barbara Brackman's "Austen Album Quilt" block of the week and here are my first four blocks "Austen Album Quilt" Blocks 1 to 4 I have also finished the latest block for the "Threads of Memory" BOM and here are the four blocks I have made so far "Threads of Memory" Blocks 1 to 4 Anyone would think it was my birthday or Christmas as some lovely gifts have come my way recently including this exquisitely crocheted beaded doily. and of course to add to the owl collection there is this lovely felt applique which is now hanging in the studio with other owls to keep it company. My thimble collection had been rather neglected of late so I was absolutely thrilled to receive these lovely additions and don't you just love the owl on the thimble in the centre. Till next time Frances

Jane Austen  has enjoyed new popularity in recent years and a highlight of our recent trip to the UK was a 4 night stay in Bath.  Peter and me outside the Jane Austen Centre While there, we did a walking tour organised by the Jane Austen Centre  and it was wonderful to be able to see some of the buildings and places mentioned in her books.  Our very enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide, Dickon, made us feel as if we were walking in her footsteps. Royal Crescent, Bath Pulteney Bridge, Bath There have been many movies and television series made with different interpretations of her novels and I enjoy watching them all.  I particularly like doing some applique or hand piecing while they play. I couldn't resist purchasing a few thimbles and a trinket box while there to add to the collection. Till next time Frances