Good morning, Nina. Thank you for doing a mask test. With all the mask patterns around on the internet it is helpful to us all that you have road tested some of them and found a final two that you like. So far I have made three masks of different designs and dismissed all of them for one reason or another. I have to make 15 for the family so want to get it right before I go into production!

Which style did you finally choose after road testing them both, fitted or pleated?

My only concern about Paula’s pattern is that four layers may make the mask a bit hot to wear.

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.

Oh dear…but they do look lovely!

Introducing those of us who are from other areas to these gems is really helpful for future planning. I did love the titles in the Cathedral too.

I am thinking there is no such thing as a holiday for a textile artist, judging by your lovely purchases.

As I am engaged in the seemingly endless task of tombola prizes for our quilt show, this makes a lovely prize. Thank you.

Some good tips here Corinne, I will definitely use a sharpie the next time I change the blade

I have a few of these scarfs that I have bought over the years but now that I have the instructions I am going to try making one, thanks Nina

Like this idea, when I tried to make the Camden Bowl (more or less same idea) I stitched the inner edge. Probably contributed to the bowl shape. Will definitely try this one…. thanks Lyn

Looks fab! I have the material needed, but not sure I have the patience…

I love this! The pictures, the detail, the colour scheme, all so lovely.

Like all the best ideas, it provokes a, “ Now, why ever didn’t I think of that!” Response! I do love a bit if recycling, too.

This is a great piece of work, well done.

Brilliant Lyn, we need to get someone up on the real thing to add some colour 🙂

Super!

Brilliant Lyn, I would be proud to hang it…. and I don’t even come from ‘Up North’ lol. Love the bright colours, perhaps Gormley should paint his to match!!!

It’s wonderful, and the little bit of history of the making is great too. 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!

Challenging but fun! Lots of ideas spring to mind-weddings, births, special anniversaries. So nice!

What a brilliant bit of kit! Like all the best ideas-so obvious when you think of it….but you never do! You genius! I could have done with it before Christmas when I made a complete hsq quilt!

Brilliant idea Juliet 🙂

Ordering one now!

Excellent! It is the little things that make all the difference.