Time Flies

Oh dear, it seems I have been dragging my feet again with regards my blog. I realised last night that I had not updated you all this week.  Before I start writing a post I always go back and read my previous one.  I don't want to be repeating myself now do I?  I was horrified to find that my last post was on the 18th September. That's four weeks ago!

Well as you have probably realised I've had a hectic few weeks since coming back from our holiday in Canmore.  Where has that time gone?  Sadly my sewing machine still sits idle, the dust is gathering on my cutting mat and my fabrics I bought on holiday still lie waiting to be put away.  So yes you've guessed no sewing updates again.

The experience of looking after our grandson was fun as expected, although we had a little 'moment' at bedtime.  He is not used to being put to bed by Grannie and of course it's a very long time since Grannie put a wee one to bed.  We survived though and I had a great time and I'm sure he doesn't usually have his breakfast toast with both honey and jam.......... no don't worry I didn't give in to that one!

Ingliston Quilt show was a good day out, unfortunately K did not receive any ribbons but it was great to see her quilt hanging with all the other entries.  Well Done K!

K's Faberge Quilt - beautiful hand quilted feathers

The show itself I thought was a little disappointing, lots of lovely quilts some expertly sewn, but it seemed all the top spots were won by what I would call the professionals, some of which I had seen before.  Perhaps next time the organisers should include a category for new exhibitors or newcomers to the quilting world.  I don't think there were so many stall holders and a few of the regulars I thought were missing.  It was held in a larger hall than the previous McRobert Pavilion which is being renovated, there was easier access, a larger cafe, more room between the aisles and quilt displays but in my opinion the one downfall was the poor lighting.  I didn't make any fabric purchases but did buy a couple of books.  It was worth the visit though.

Last weekend was spent in the Aviemore area where we attended a wedding.  A glorious weekend, beautiful bride and wedding party and great venue.  It was good to meet up with all our friends and see how their families have grown and blossomed over the years into young professional men and women making their own mark on the world.

So here we are another week on - this last week has flown in a mixture of house sitting, waiting for deliveries, shopping, cleaning, packing boxes, washing floors and windows and hanging curtains in readiness for the big move.

Techie has been getting himself organised for this move for a long time and of course we have all been involved.  He moved in to his new home over the weekend and last night our house was so very quiet by this I mean the noise level - there's still plenty to be organised and tidied, laundry to be caught up on, cleaning to be done etc etc.  But I miss his whistling already and the sound of the television/music in the next room has gone.  Life moves on and I wish him all the best as he makes his little house into a comfortable home allowing him to do what he wants, when he wants without any mealtime restrictions being put on him by his Mum and Dad.  

I hope to get a bit of sewing done this week.  Tonight I plan to sit and tidy my work space and decide where and which UFO I should start on.  I'm sure it will be a long todo list and there are a whole lot more ideas swimming around in my head.  

I hope you have all been more productive with your stitching than I have.  The curtains are being closed earlier now as autumn approaches,  it's time to pull out the hand stitching switch on the daylight light and sit by the fire, perhaps even listen to an audio book while enjoying the pleasure of sitting under a quilt stitching.  Happy days!