Sew Wot Tuesday

 Our Sew Wot morning started with a severe weather event.  Heavy rain was pouring down, the wind was fierce, and the fire sirens were sounding.  What on earth was going on, a bit of flooding, I thought.  But it was much worse than that, a small tornado had struck town, very close to me indeed, but I didn't realise this till later in the morning.  Roof damage, fences down, trees uprooted, flooding, dear me.  

I drove through the heavy rain passing a group of work men dealing with tree damage at a nearby park.  Jude was the hostess this week, and when I settled down, the others filled me in on what had been happening.  The wonders of the internet make accessing information so very easy indeed.

We could all make it to Sew Wots this time, so that was nice.  Appointments, family  and holidays sometimes take precedence.  Just a little Show and Tell this time.  Carol had a couple more teddies and baby singlets to be donated to the Neo Natal hospital ward, all nicely packaged up in cellophane bags.  Helen had brought along her pretty Ohio Star top last time.  All finished now, quilted and bound, she is keeping this one for herself.

Helen's Ohio Star quilt

Mary had a  crochet blanket to show, such pretty colours, made to use up her leftover yarn.  I really admire people who can crochet, it's not a skill I have myself.

Mary's crochet blanket

After knitting three kitten blankets to donate to the SPCA I decided to knit one for Gemma, using up two balls of cotton yarn I had.  I made it to go into the cat tower, she sometimes likes to snooze in the middle section.  It's hard to see her when she is tucked up in her tower hidey hole.

Gemma's new blanket in her tower hidey hole

As usual, there was hand work being done, knitting and stitching.  Plus plenty of chatter as well.  Then out came the morning tea trolly, we are always so spoilt.  There was plenty there for the "Eat a Lots", as Helen's husband calls us.

Morning Tea

Thanks so much to Jude, it was indeed a lovely morning.  And we get to do it all again in two weeks time, when everyone will gather at my home.  Mmm, what shall I bake?

On the way back home I stopped off to purchase some fresh fruit and veggies at the local growers.  And also came away with two pumpkins.  I love roast pumpkin, and can also see some pumpkin soup happening very soon.  With the weather cooling down, it's time to make soup, that's my idea anyway.

Ready for pumpkin soup