Sew Wot Tuesday

Sew Wot Tuesday rolled around again, this time Jude was the hostess.   Jude had to rescue me at the gate as I couldn't open it, and the dog was running around.   I was worried he would escape, run out the gate and down the road.  But luckily that didn't happen, he was just so excited when all the Sew Wot ladies arrived.

Once settled down inside on the comfy chairs, we all caught up with the news.  There is always a lot of that these days, news of the world, the fuel crisis, a recent fatal road accident close by, and sadly some of our group are experiencing health problems too.  Guess it comes with the age group.  As Heather remarked, we are all getting fragile now, so true.

Show and Tell is always exciting.  Sandra showed us her socks she was knitting on two needles.  Although she can master those tricky little double pointed needles, she has been attending a class run by Helen and Mary on how to knit socks flat - just like I do.  These are for her, such pretty wool, and she is very pleased with her progress.

Sandra's socks

Carol had made two more baby sets for the neo natal unit at the hospital.  Sure to be well loved and appreciated by the new Mums.

Made by Carol

It was knitting all the way for Show and Tell.  Heather had finished a pretty cable front jumper for one of her great-great-twin-grandbabies.  And was well on the way to completing a second one for the other twin.  She had baby brag photos to show us from their  recent visit, they can sit up now!

Knitted by Heather

Tea and coffee orders were taken and the tea trolly was wheeled in, chocka block with goodies to enjoy for our morning tea.  So delicious, thanks so much Jude.

Morning Tea is served

Jude had brought out her sewing chair as an extra seat for the visitors, and mentioned that there was good storage for projects under the seat.   I remarked I had the same thing at home, and I seem to recall a long forgotten wyncyette (flannel) project tucked away at home.  So of course, once I returned home I needed to check it out.

My sewing chair, just like Jude's

I lifted up the seat, and what did I find?  A whole lot of flannel strips, and larger flannel pieces, but  I hadn't made much of a start.  I had seen a strippy quilt on someone's blog and decided to make that design, quite some time ago now.    There is enough pink and blue fabric to make two strippy baby quilts.  Guess I should add this to my list of UFOs, it's been hidden away for goodness knows how long.

  A big pile of flannel, hidden away for ages