Had a wonderful day on Saturday teaching at Basildon Branch of the EG. Here is a photo of their bowls, some of which are almost ready for washing off. I am always amazed at the results and how every one is different. The bowl with the leaves on was made by a lady who had never done free maching embroidery before. She was incredable.

I treated myself to a Fay Maxwell workshop on Tuesday. Bliss! someone else had to think for me and tell me what to do for a change. She is a great teacher. I am now looking forward to Sit 'n' stitch tomorrow, Singing at the weekend,GWE next Tuesday then teaching at the weekend in the north of England at the Summer School of the NW region EG. have just dyed some more silk caps ready for it. Now off into town to meet Sarah and Fraser for shopping and lunch.

America November 2010

Another long time since I visited my blog to update it. I have added this picture of my christmas bottle cover table centre as I shall be teaching it in November in California at the Piecemakers Country Store. Also the Christmas flower.http://www.piecemakers.com/ . I am really excited as our trip all fell into place just before our Spanish Holiday. We leave on November 2nd and fly to Houston where I shall be taking part in the Houston Quilts Festival on the Quilting Arts Stand. Then we fly on to LA staying at San Clemete for two weeks and I shall be doing the workshop on Sunday 14th.
I am really looking forward to meeting up with all the friends I made on my last visit and making lots of new ones.

Clare and bike! CD and holiday

I can not believe that it is nearly a month since I last blogged so thought I had better write something before I go on holiday. Where does the time go? This is a photo of our daughter Clare with her new bike. She will be 25 this month. We finished recording our Choral Society CD this month and had our summer concert last night. Brilliant! The CD should be really good and it has some lovely pieces on it.

Fraser spent four days with us last week. we took him to Bristol Zoo on the Friday. Having walked right round it and had a picnic we decided to go back to some of the animals again. He was having none of it and insisted on going 'back' which meant back to the car and home. he didn't seem a bit bothered not to see mum and dad for four days. They were in france taking part in a band competition. Anyway I shall spend some time on holiday putting together my next book proposal.

Guild and GWE week

Had our first meeting of Sit 'n' stitch on Friday. Those who came thoroughly enjoyed just sitting and doing some hand stitching and chatting. Hope to get a few more next time in June 11th.
Spent Saturday in Marlborough College Chapel doing our first day of recording for Swindon Chorals second CD. Was really tired by the end of the Day. Now got a busy week with Marlborough EG today and GWE meeting tomorrow. Then going to Roves Farm on Wednesday with Frasers toddlers group. Might get some time to myself by the end of the week though I doubt it as have to prepare for an embroidered bowls workshop on Saturday.

North Meadow Cricklade

Spent Friday afternoon wandering around North Meadow Cricklade taking photographs of all the flowers. It was gorgeous. Saturday was our Come and Sing Messiah for the Choral Society. It was a great afternoon and evening and I throughly enjoyed it. It was worth all the hard work to bring it all together. I shall be stewarding our Great Western Embroiderers exhibition on Tuesday afternoon at Lydiard. Great news that we have been asked to extend the dates as it is proving so popular.

fiber arts draw.

I am delighted to be offering a copy of my book to someone entering this months fiber arts challenge. Most of my inspiration comes from nature and natural forms. The book is a limited edition as once they are gone I shall not be having anymore printed. It can still be ordered from my web site.

I am really looking forward to today as our grandson is coming and we are hoping that the weather will be fine enough to take him out on his new smart trike. He hasn't seen it yet.

New Book!! 1000 Artisan Textiles.

At last I have heard that the book 1000Artisan Textiles which features two pieces of my work has been published this week and is available from Amazon. I haven't seen a copy yet but can not wait. It looks exciting from the cover.