Damask Knit-a-Long 3 - Finished

Tis done. I love it and will be wearing it a lot, especially as the weather is so cold. The links to the pattern, yarn and KAL are on previous posts about the Damask.

The hubs and I went up to Bramble Patch this morning, I love the way even in temperatures of minus 4 there are still quilts hanging on a line outside the shop. Anyway, I spent lots on fabric for the red star quilt I'm about to start and three fat quarters of fabric to make a drawstring bag. Faberoo!

Love Bramble Patch!

I left the DH in the coffee bar upstairs with the paper and I spent a happy half hour cruising the shelves and racks of Bramble Patch. From the gorgeous fabrics to the lovely kits and the beautiful quilts hanging on a line outside to the coffee and biscuits, the whole experience was fab. Am definately booking a workshop soon. I need to spend £200 on my loyalty card to get something, don't think that will take long!

Union Jack Cushion

Thanks again to Bramble Patch for their lovely kit. This was simple to make and looks great. I'm tempted to put it on the back seat of the mini I bought today! Although to be really retro I should make a granny square blanket to put on the seat. Is that wrong?

Festival of Quilts 2011

I had a lovely day. The trains ran on time so I got there O.K. As usual the quality of the quilts on display was staggering, I can only dream of creating work such as this. And, as usual there was an enormous amount of retail opportunities. I always come back from these events with lots of ideas and plans, wishing I had bought more or different as my ideas change. I did get lots of fat quarters and a couple of kits including a union jack cushion kit from the Bramble Patch and some fabric from Rowan for a bag. Oh and I also saw Kaffe Fassett, the colour king on the Rowan stand.

The picture I have chosen for this post reflects the way I felt when I saw it, gagging for a cup of tea!