Off to the NEC:

I have recently returned from a fantastic trip to the Festival of Quilts at the Nec. I had a great time, this photo is of me getting on the bus to take us to the exhibition. The quilts were amazing, as were the side exhibitions and although I was there for the full four days I am sure I did not manage to see everything.

A thank you present:

OMG aren't these shoes just Devinne? They are VERY VERY special. The reason being, is my beloved sister Natalie has just bought me them from Shoe collection in Debenhams, as a thank you present for making her top and skirt. You know the one I started make a few months back, for her captains dinner night on the cruise. I have not quite finished the skirt as it needs to be hemmed. However, before I could do this, Natalie had to purchase a pair of shoes to go with the outfit. I had seen a pair that were ideal for her a few weeks ago in Shoe collection, but Natalie was not with me so I did not chance to get them. When we went today they were no longer there. She did find a pair she liked and felt comfortable in (well almost comfortable as natalie does not do high heels). I saw these and my eyes grew wide and I began to drool at the mouth. Of course the next stage is to try them on and oh boy they were a perfect fit. That was it, no going back, I had to have the shoes. I told Natalie I was going to buy them and she said no I will buy you them as a thank you for making my two piece. I obviously objected profusely because they were a tadge pricey but she insisted. The Twist in this story is this: What a lucky girl I am, not only to blessed with a great sister but to also have a fabulous new pair of shoes.

Rrrr whos had a bath????

Yes Tabitha has had her very first bath, bless her. Poor little thing was terrified. She is settling in quite nicely, although I did have a few teething problems over the first few days. She was scratching everything, the walls, the couch, the scratch post but most she particulary seemed to scratch me the most. This was not good so I turned to my sister-in law for advise (Karen has 8 animals and in my book is a expert on pets). It turned out that Tabitha's claws were too long and needed clipping back. Once this was done she has not scratched anything other than her scratch post.

Alphabet cards:

I have been very remiss lately with my sewing, being off work lulled me into a false sense of having all the time in the world. Now I am going back to work this week and I have realised that during my time off I did not get much sewing done. It is of course a different story when I am working and have other commitments I manage my time extremely well and get lots of projects done. Over the last couple of days I have pulled my finger out and here is a picture of my E is for Elephants on parade postcards alphabet postcard swap. I made 3 of these cards for the swap I hope Liz, Lori and Rosemarie like their elephants.

Meet Tabitha:

Meet Tabitha, she is six weeks old. Isn't she adorable she is my new best friend. She is a very dark tabby short haired she is so tiny she fits in the palm of my hand.

And the winner is:

ANNETTE. Congratulations Annette I found your comment the funniest, can you please e-mail me you address so I can pop your prize in the post. I would like to thank all my lovely friends for taking part in this little bit of fun all your comments made me laugh. I am truly blessed to have such wonderful people in my life. Hello and welcome Trillian to my blog.

Humour me and win a prize:

I received this postcard today from Melva in Seattle, isn't she a delightful creature. It appears that I had signed up for the humour swap quite sometime ago. I was suppose to send a card to Lisa. I felt really bad at forgetting, so this afternoon I made Lisa a quick postcard. The fabric I chose always makes me smile (because I can relate to the big bottom in the swimsuit lol). I think the fabric itself is funny but I decided to write a humorous caption on the back. NOW! its over to you guys. Please leave me a message telling me what you think the ladies are saying to one another. The one who sends the funniest will win a prize. Good luck xxxx