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rather shocked that it was being replaced after only 40 years and very amused to see that the upside-down ziggurat has been replaced by a another, right-side-up ziggurat!

Very clever and useful idea Nina, I’m going to make a few scrunchies for my girls

What a lovely long list of books (my first love, if not my last ) and I haven’t read them all! It is amazing how inspiring quilting is! The trouble is, they then move onto the ever longer to-do pile.

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

Lovely clear instructions., and measurements.

I didn’t get it-too busy to keep up when Prince was in his heyday-but I love it! What a super quilt! So clever, too.

I didn’t guess it until the end! Great quilt Nina and great interpretation!!

Fantastic Nina! I love it – especially the face, and the clues. I think I got it from clue 2 – that was when I started thinking of songs that I knew with those words!

Very clever, but had no clue, still don’t. I have heard of him though.

I didn’t get it, I could on think of “send all your kisses to me”. I’m not good with lyrics or Prince . It’s beautifully executed

That is a lovely Blog Nina. Such a good interpretation, lots more kisses to you. Xxx

Loving how you have made this quilt, bet you were singing the song as you stitched along!

Mwah Kiss!!!!

Brilliant!

Brilliant, what a great idea. You’ve set the bar high. Well done. Look forward to the rest .

Love it!

Great song and lovely quilt.

You haven’t half made me laugh Sue! Not sure Bob Dylon in his wildest dreams could every have predicted this . Wonderful!

Excellent play on words!!!! Glad I’ve submitted mine already or I’d have real angst.

Brilliant!

i like your use of intense. i have the pencils and aloe gel, I need to be brave an go for it. very cute take on the song!

I love this, I find it hard to work out the maths, I like to grow it organically and usually end up laying out the blocks to see how they fit. Great idea to use masking tape and have blocks sized templates made up

Haha! I saw some of these! Left footed? Are you left handed too Nina?

Love it! I think I have tried sewing left footed, but like everything, it takes practise! I suppose as well that it seems more natural to use the right foot, due to the lead being on the right hand side of the machine, and also as the foot pedal is akin to the accelerator pedal in a car.

As for the footwear – I may or may not be able to identify a pair or two!!

I definitely know no 9. I just wore my flip flops (And odd socks) to dinner. #noshame

I know who wore 5 and 3, and mine were on my feet at dinner, but off whilst I was sewing, I’m a barefoot sewer!!

Love the pixie boots! I sew with my right foot. Is that unusual?

I was there and I can’t guess any of them! I’m sure I did see numbers 3 and 9, but can’t remember whose feet they were on.

Looks familiar! I won’t ask you to tell which swaps were the best 😉

Tough times for you. But it is uplifting to see you able to see through the clouds. Keep sewing!