Gosh, how DO you fit it all in. You made me sweat just reading your words! Do take care of yourself too. Very best wishes for a good read. xx

I was blown away by this Ruth. Truly stunning in execution and design. And very appealing in its use of fabrics, techniques and concept!

Wow your piece is really interesting and now I know why I am puzzled by some blue bells looking different! Thank you Sue. The piece is really lovely. Hope you are well and safe over in sunny Spain.

What a very brave and thoughtful blog! So much to think about. I really look forward to reading the rest.

It is really great fun, and very inspiring!

That looks wonderful and such an interesting technique. I love it

What a super piece.and all the different techniques you used. Wonderful.

This is great, well done.

The building is fascinating. We hated it when it appeared with its ‘old bicycle wheels’ struck on the outside but when it is lit up in the evenings it is stunning. The inside, and the roof terraces, are clean and inviting with lots of comfy seating places to read your books or just contemplate the world or view the exhibitions. Rumour had it that they had run out of money to stock new books so it isn’t rammed to the rooftops – but technology plays a part in that, this is a fab design and looks lovely in the picture frame Sue. The frame reinforces the clean lines seen on this modern building. Well done – it is a lovely representation! .

What lovely quilting! It certainly complements your accurate design. Angles and curves all in one place. I really enjoyed reading this blog. It brought back many memories, as I used both the lovely old Reference Library ( when I was a student) and the Central Library. This was new then (when taking my Finals in 1974). I was rather shocked that it was being replaced after only 40 years and very amused to see that the upside-down ziggurat has been replaced by a another, right-side-up ziggurat!

Like the fact that the two sides are different coloured. Also, self healing sounds good. Would like to see how long the mat keeps itself ‘healing’. Thanks for the information.

What a truly informative article. It is really interesting to see how local ways have entered the traditions.

Lovely to hear about the different traditions

what very pretty bunting, and so useful to have measurements.

Love that Ruth

A lovely piece Ruth. I am really enjoying this Song Title Series! Beautifully stitched and it really does evoke a sunset on the Thames. I especially like the printing, though I do not know how that is done. It complements the work beautifully.

This one bought back more Memories! Thanks Ruth. Love the triangles and the water – very clever. Te circular quilting really addes to the whole design too. I have never thought about putting a fabric design in a picture frame – might give it a go another time. Really enjoyed the Blog too. xx

One of the songs of my childhood too, my dad loved the Kinks! Very cleverly done and love the circular quilting

memories of my older sister and brother bopping around the kitchen singing all these old songs that are being depicted. Lovely make.

one of my favourite songs, and the best lyric…. What a wonderful mini. I am very very impressed!