Last night I decided to have a go at free machine embroidery. I struggled to get the hoop under the needle and there was a lot of clattering! The top wasn't too bad as it is about 50 years since I tried it before!

The back was a bit of a disaster!

So, for once, I got the instruction book out and had a read! Needed to remove another piece to get the hoop under and place a 'darning plate' over the normal foot plate. Got on better apart from the fact that I can't spell my own name!

But the back was so much better, must read instructions more often!

Today I have spent the whole day at the ceramic studio. Donna's nan passed away yesterday morning and as Sandy is away this week I stayed all day to keep her company. I will do the same tomorrow. Donna had a very close relationship with her nan, but she was doing okay today. I did paint a vase this afternoon but did not have my camera with me today. I think it might be fired tonight so may get it at the weekend.