Apologies

Sorry, sorry, sorry for being so neglectful on the blogging front. Life is very busy for me lately on so many fronts. Work, harvest time in the fruit and veg patch which means chutney and jam, visitors and decorating. I have taken on a job as a craft demonstrator doing things I can't share here, plus my DT stuff for Chocolate Baroque so projects to share are a little thin on the ground right now. I am also behind on blog commenting and there are some I still don't seem to be able to comment on for some silly reason. Very annoyng when I do try and find the time to comment , so please forgive me.

I have managed to fit in a couple of breaks. I went to spend a couple of days with my special crafty friend Jo in August and we visited Wightwick Manor. This house is a favourite destination of Arts and Crafts fans like myself as it houses a wonderful collection of William Morris artefacts and interior design. It was a perfect place to visit and I would never have got there without Jo and her husband taking me. We also had a day with another of our dear Quartet friends Lesley. Our planned day out in the country was rained off so we managed a day of crafty shopping. I also managed a visit to one of Jo's local craft shop. It was a great trip - thank you Jo!

This weekend I have another treat I am meeting Jo and Judith for a weekend at Ally Pally. As so often is the case with our Quarter get togethers we are only three quarters. It is always bittersweet as we feel an important person is missing and this time it will be Lesley, who knows we will be thinking of her. We love our trips to Ally Pally and we will be staying all weekend to make the most of it. I have to try and not spend too much, but I know I will really enjoy the experience.

Hopefully I will have some real crafty stuff to share here before too long.

Elaine