WIP

Meantime on the sewing front, I

have finally finished the top for

a new patchwork throw to go in

the lounge. We changed the sofa

covers at Christmas and put the

blue ones back on so a blue throw

seemed like a good idea - now I

just have to back it and quilt it

before it's time to change the

sofa covers again!

Finished!

Found this lovely wool when I went

to hand in my sponsor money after

the sponsored knit a few weeks ago.

One skein knitted this lovely scarf

from Joelle Hoverson's Last Minute

Knitted Gifts book.

Lots of fun to knit and very quick.

Heading off at the weekend for a couple

of weeks driving round Georgia and

Florida (with hopefully some sunshine!)

and think this pattern will make great

holiday knitting!

Afternoon Tea

Mother's Day provided a good excuse to make

some cakes, get out the teaset and enjoy a

family tea party!

Presents and cards were received by the Mums

who were there and a good time was had by all.

Brighton Beautiful

Another sunny Sunday and a walk

along the beach towards Brighton

brings you to the newly restored

bandstand, new paint gleaming

in the Spring sunshine but still

freezing cold!!

Pompoms

As the wedding plans progress plans have

been made for decorating the venue.

Options include these giant tissue paper

pompoms. This was the first attempt,

hopefully we will improve as we move to

mass production.

Signs of Spring

Despite the continuing bitter temperatures

giving the impression that Sussex has turned

into Narnia (where it is always winter) there

are signs of spring in the garden.

Surely it will warm up soon!

Custard tarts

One final comment on Lisbon: on our to do list
was "sample portugese custard tarts while in
Portugal."
We liked them so much we had some more while
waiting for our delayed flight home.
Even the airport version of this local treat was
delicious!
Ah well back to the diet now!

Lunch (2)

Aubergine and potato pie made

with tomatoes, green lentils &

this time we substituted fahita

spices for the recommended

curry powder. Serve with salad

yum

Lunch

We enjoyed lunch Portugese style sitting
outside in the sun on our weekend away last
week. Feeling happy that we didn't pick this
weekend to visit as Portugal and Spain have
been lashed with storms this weekend.

Instead this weekend I stayed at home

Did lots of laundry
Shopped for new wool
Went to a friends birthday party
Caught up with lots of old friends (at the party)
Sewed some more patchwork
Shopped for groceries
Ate Aubergine pie with tomatoes & green lentils