Winter Afternoon

This bag pattern looked good. it was cut, lining was interfaced, and I started.It still looked good, until I began to put the lining in, Very fiddly, and I changed the V at the front and back to a gradual curve. It is finished, and might be used for socks, hats or anything else when it is hidden in the wardrobe. Does that say “ I am not pleased with it at all!!!”


Outside there are  the long shadows of winter on the lawn, the English Elm Tree has lost all its leaves, and the sky tells me there will be those stunning colours for such a short time later on



In the same book as the bag pattern ,( “ Patchwork and Quilting, February ?? 2002) is this design for Funky Town HOUSES. There are 12 blocks, 4 patterns with variations. If anyone would like a copy, please let me know. The houses are sewn onto a background, using fusible  web.

I missed the dusk colours by a few minutes,there was this pale glow, and paler blue sky, turning to a dark grey.The Moon was up as I looked to the East, in a few nights it will be “ Full Moon” so I am hoping for some good photos, with a tripod and telephoto lens. Keep watching.

Quotation of the day, author unknown

May our homes be warm and our friends be many.

Cheers from Jean