Christmas 2018 Sewing

Vinyl coasters

Dog Paw stocking - Titania Creations

Poinsettia and Snowflakes - Urban Threads

FSL Tree Ornament - Titania Creations

Scottie cushion and quilt.  Gifted to Rachelle

Moroccan Quilt - gifted to Tim

Sweet Pea Designs heart mug rug 

Kreative Kiwi coasters

Red/Gold In The Hoop Quilt

Under the needle...

ITH stippled quilt blocks and garden red work  designs from Titania Creations.  Warm flannel backing and hand sewn binding.  Cover for ageing piano stool, colour co-ordinated with red/gold theme of room.

My Holiday Treat

Spent my first afternoon in Edinburgh test driving self threading overlockers at Drummonds Sewing.  Nothing wrong with my faithful Bernina but no longer able to thread it due to sight loss.  My interest in garment sewing has rekindled, particularly with knit fabrics so an overlocker is fairly essential for a good job.

Have had it a month now and getting on very well – I can even see to change needles myself with aid of magnification.  This has extended my sewing pleasure no end.

Self threading – Amazing!!!

Sound Advice

Edinburgh 2018

Posing with the Queen's Rolls Royce which accompanied her on the Royal Yacht.

Ship's bell.

Another pose by the yacht!

Scooby looking longingly at the toy corgis!

Breakfast

Almost time for home Scooby - train leaves in half an hour.

Royal Yacht Britannia - Endinburgh

Arrived in a very cold Edinburgh but the view in between showers from our hotel room was magnificent.  When the clouds cleared we had snow covered mountains beyond the city.

The Royal Yacht Britannia - brilliant day out.  Scooby managed to charm the staff and really enjoyed himself posing for the on board photgrapher

Valletta Gardens and harbour

Short journey across the harbour to the capital city of Valletta.  High up the vista is amazing. 

Early morning walk

Early morning stroll before breakfast - we are loving every minute on this island.

Knights of St John

Within the silent city of Medina a montage of the Knights of St John