Spice

Just thought I'd share this photo of Spice I just took. I never get a nice photo of Spice, she is too active and also very suspicious of the camera so I am really pleased she stayed still long enough for me to snap her for once. She was rubbing herself all over the blankets here - don't know what she's been up to today but she is covered in grease, she must have been playing under Daddy's car. Now I am also covered in grease, because I didn't realise until after I had given her pats and cuddles.

Quilted Castle

Thanks Amee for letting us know that not only is The Quilted Castle having a 20% off sale, but that if you mention it on your blog you can claim an additional 5% off! So 25% off gorgeous shabby and chic fabrics! I haven't ordered from The Quilted Castle before, but there are some tempting things there. I haven't decided what I want yet. It ALL looks good!

Whoo Hoo - All done

Except for the 12 alternate blocks, the sashings, the borders .....

Getting there

Two more down, two more to go.

The next 5 blocks

Star Quilt

I have very belatedly joined in doing the Star quilt along at Crazy Mom Quilts - very belatedly because it is actually over now and all of the blocks published! Oh, well. Amee and Carey have also been doing this one.

I've made the first four blocks this morning. I am just using whatever pink scraps I come across, so a lot of the blocks may not go together but I am hoping if I make the alternate blocks (in a sort of Irish chain pattern) in a medium colour, it will tie it all together.

Some of my blocks are a bit inaccurate, a point or two may have been lost along the way, but I don't care, I am just having fun today which means no unpicking!

Free Stitchery Patterns at Cathron Country

Cath at Cathron Country has designed a lovely set of 26 alphabet stitcheries she is giving away free! Pop across to her blog to join up, and also marvel at the amazing woodwork and folkart pieces she and her husband make. Some really beautiful pieces there! (Note: I have borrowed the above image from Cath's blog with her permission!)