67 years and still counting!

Yesterday was my birthday and what a wonderful day. The day started with lots of cards and presents in bed. Then Chris joined me at Church to see the children take over the service. This was followed by watching my eldest granddaughter perform in a gymnastic competition. The evening was spent at Richard's [son] where he had cooked a really nice meal. 

My November project



Prayer Garden by Anita Goodesign

 My latest machine embroidery project is the newest design from Anita Goodesign "Prayer Garden". This consists of 94 quilt blocks all made in the hoop. So far I have 14 made, so a long way to go, but I cannot wait to start putting some of the blocks together.

Proud Grandparents



Little Angel of Mine

  Chris and I went to a performance at the Lighthouse Theatre Kettering to see our eldest granddaughter, Abigail age 8 years,  perform. She is an absolute star and performed in four different roles, including a solo spot.


Giddy up Cowgirls!




12th November 2011



Fresney Sur Sarthe

The gateway to Fresney Sur Sarthe

View from the gardens



Me at the grind stone!



One of the holiday days we went to visit a beautiful village called Fresney sur Sarthe, with dramatic views over the River Sarthe and countryside.

On the way home we visited the war grave of Gunner A H Glasspool. It was November 11th so I left him my poppy as it was the only flower I had with me. He is believed to be a distant relative for my husband. He was only 36 when he died.





Aubigny  en Artois France



A H Glasspool

France 3 - 11 November 2011



Driving onto the Eurotunnel train



Driving inside the train on the upper deck





Chris outside our Gite for a week



Front of Gite



Rear of Moulin Classe Gite




Me on the bridge in the garden




The stream running through the garden




Chris in the lounge




The kitchen YES I'm sewing!



Hamtune Autumn Fayre

 

Parkinson Charity stall

cushion raffle



Bottle tombola





The lacemakers



Quilting demo

Machine embroidery demo

main raffle

cake stall



craft stall

Halloween Fun

Halloween fun with Abigail and Eleanor.

Bird # 1

In 2009 I purchased a set of bird patterns and fabric monthly [ BOM]. They have sat in my workroom going nowhere, so last week I decided it was time to make them. This is the first one I have attempted. It has so many really tiny pieces, but I love it.. now to complete the other eleven plus the four woodland scenes through the seasons.

The pattern and kits were bought from Silverlinings.

Hamtune Meeting 18th October

At the meeting of Hamtune last night, we had a sit and sew evening, with the option of making a robin or owl [ same pattern different colours!] for our Autumn Fayre. It was very successful and a good time was had by all.

Raspberry Row

Having cleared a bed in the garden which was very overgrown I decided to try growing some fruit. My sister gave me a bag of autumn fruiting raspberries yesterday and I managed to get them planted this morning.. roll on next autumn and a great crop of fruit.

Celebrations

Debbie's birthday gift

SunBonnet Sue for Eleanor



Opening the gifts




Sisters Abigail and Eleanor




Mum 97, Deb and me




Born 15 Oct 1914




So much cake!




Richard, Jacq & Eleanor