A break with routine
It does you good to have a change every now and then and although the prospect of a day long meeting scheduled for later today doesn't fill me with joy, the day off it gave me yesterday did!
I am so used to being at work on Mondays that it felt a bit like being on holiday rather than different use of time. I had a good long time with this
I wanted something to back it with, so for a bit of a break from sewing I went to look at the charity shops in Hexham. The good people of Hexham donate their old books, clothes and junk to
- Oxfam
- Oxfam Books
- Save the Children
- RELATE
- Scope
- Cancer Research
- RSPCA
- The Hospice Shop
- Age Concern
- I'm sure to have forgotten one - help me out here Martha
and then we buy them all back again, its the best form of recycling.
This case was 50p in the Hospice shop. I remember seeing one of these cases with a wonderful wool blanket covering, so while I thought I'd do that, it was actually more useful for carrying the fabric I got from Oxfam, RELATE and Age Concern
Two kids duvet covers for making bags, a very yummy bit of pink fabric that used to be a rather hideous dress and some very smart looking sheets to consider for backing this quilt.
That is a strange card game called 'Plaza' - just liked the look of the cards - 50p.
So I will go to work with a lighter heart today because despite missing knitting today (gasp!) I had a really lovely day yesterday! 
Oh, charity shops! The perfect retail experience!
Your work is so beautiful!
Posted by:Seahorse | March 13, 2007 at 09:31 AM
What a productive day. I love that patchwork the pieces look so tiny.
Posted by:wendy | March 13, 2007 at 06:33 PM
Your quilt is spectacular!!! Thanks for introducing yourself on my blog!
Posted by:Emily | March 13, 2007 at 08:51 PM
i LOVE the quilt. xx
Posted by:islaygirl | March 14, 2007 at 04:11 AM
Love that quilt!
Posted by:little jenny wren | March 14, 2007 at 09:49 AM
Your quilt is phenomenal!
Posted by:Katie | March 14, 2007 at 12:37 PM
I love it , who is going to get it?
I love the way you put bright colours together.
Posted by:Sheila | March 15, 2007 at 08:07 AM
Love that quilt! You've certainly been busy, and I'm so glad you found your camera!!
I'm still 'working' on hubby re getting my own shed. A bit like a dripping tap ... I've suggested instead of a birthday prezzie he adds some pennies to the shed fund, and ditto for our 30th WA at the end of the month!
Posted by:Sue | March 16, 2007 at 11:22 AM
A perfect day, gathering treasures at thrift stores, haven't done that for so long.
Posted by:wendy | March 16, 2007 at 03:05 PM
I love those days - sometimes when I worked for a living I'd sneak in an occassional 'fake sickie' just to experience that delicious feeling of having an unexpected day all to yourself. Sounds like you planned the perfect way to spend your bonus day too - lots of lovely treasure. That quilt looks fab by the way!
Posted by:Julie | March 16, 2007 at 05:54 PM
Just stopping by to thankyou for your kind wishes.
Posted by:carolyn | March 17, 2007 at 05:42 PM
Oh my this is just amazing. I love the colours and the mix of fabrics/patterns.
Posted by:kate1976 | March 24, 2007 at 06:51 PM