Haven't been out at all today, except into the back garden. It was interesting when I went out there as there was a trail of blue fluff heading towards both of the drains!

It is amazing that the throw looks perfectly okay still. The underwear that I put it with it has a blue trim round the seams, I think I will be reminded of this little mistake for some time yet! I did some baking, the jam tarts were fine, the sponge wasn't again. I am at a loss, as I have made sponges with no problems for 50 years or more! This afternoon I thought I would finish the jelly roll quilt. I had to cut the strips for the border and join them together. Had forgotten about joining and mitred corners, so watched an instruction video. Still struggled with the joining of the ends and had to unpick it a couple of times! Then spent over two hours hand sewing the border down, but it is now finished and I think a very attractive quilt.

Darren and Tina were home at lunch time so will be in my own bed tonight. Going to watch Vera with them later.

That crazy magic bean is still growing and looks pretty strong at the moment.

This morning I took the trolley and walked to Sainsbury's to do a bit of shopping, I was going to look in a curtain shop that I had been told had great bargains of ex samples. It is closed on a Saturday, but was on my way so I didn't make a special journey. Turning into Sainsbury's I took a good look at the building over the road and thought it was an attractive one. There is a chemist in the basement which seemed quite unusual too.

I called in at the sewing shop as I needed a pair of good sharp, fairly small scissors to clip all the seams on the raggy quilt. The man in there is fascinated that I like spiders and was very pleased to see me as they had some new, very attractive spider material in. I bought some, haven't decided what to make with it yet, will take a photo of it tomorrow. With Darren and Tina away I have to have a cat nursing session every time I have been out! I shut myself in the bedroom for a while after that and finished layering a quilt I started months ago, also started the quilting stitching. Then I went off up to the craft club to attend the final class of the raggy quilt course. I started the clipping and in nearly two hours have only done a couple of rows!

That shows some clipped and unclipped edges! Back home and another cat cuddle (he is actually on my lap again as I type) then locked in the bedroom again to finish the stitching on the jelly roll quilt.

I now have the instructions for the charm pack quilt as well, so plenty to be getting on with!! Looking forward to The Voice tonight.

Yesterday evening I tried to piece together a small squirrel toy with every piece in a different material. This is a bit of a bodge as the instructions weren't very clear, but I like the idea of finding a different pattern and trying it out again. I have left my little mobile in the picture to give an idea of the size.

I am cat minding, and he was  a bit poorly in the night so had some clearing, but nothing too bad, the fun started when I went down to empty the washing machine. I had bunged everything that was a bit damp from the hut, along with some clothes last night. The blue throw shed enormous amounts of fluff, many times worse than leaving a couple of tissues in your pocket. I was horrified, not only by the thin layer of blue over everything but of the seriously blue covered washing machine as well!! A picture of the fluff first swept, but there was much more, like a film over the kitchen rug!

Not the best of starts. Mike suggested putting the drier on and that actually did remove the majority of it from the rest of the wash, but it was still all stuck round the rubber of the washing machine. Ah well, pretty much sorted now! I walked up to the craft shop, I didn't actually do any sewing there, but have a bit of work I can get on with it and Annabelle has said she will email me the rest of the instructions for the charm pack quilt. I went in and saw Sandy for a bit and have arranged to go and do a bit of painting there on Tuesday when it should be quiet. Came back, had a bit of lunch and let the cat have a cuddle for a bit. Then, even though it is ridiculously windy, there were wheelie bins blowing around earlier, it was also sunny so though I would take a walk into the glen and see if there were any squirrels about, so took the monkey nuts. The pagoda was looking good and the water was running as I went by, it is quite often turned off.

No squirrels around when I entered the glen, but it was beautiful there because the water levels are up.

I walked on further into the glen, there were mini waterfalls all along, and it was loud as the wind was echoing like thunder in the valley!

I continued along the path heading towards the garden pond near the cemetery.

I was enjoying the walk today so did get as far as the pond.

Took this one on my way back down.

When I got back to the lake there were squirrels around and I had an enjoyable time feeding them. Two or three were scampering up my trouser legs to make sure they got some more nuts! Managed to get a couple of good pics today.

I did wander down to the sea, nearly got blown away and at one point steadied myself holding onto a lamp post! The wind was catching the waves and moving the sand.

Took another picture of the magic bean yesterday evening, still going, and looks like it will get a second set of leaves.

I started cutting out some small pieces in different fabrics in the evening to try and use some odds of material by making patchwork animals. Have been trying to sew them together this evening and it may be finished! This morning I went with Darren and Tina to have breakfast at Sainsbury's and we all did some shopping. They were getting provisions for going away for the weekend and I just got some basics to keep me going. Will be sleeping in their bed for the next three nights to keep the cat company! I walked down to the hut, had a drink there and read for a bit. All empty now and I was giving the key back today. So, empty hut,pretty much.

Then a last couple of shots from the front of the hut across the bay.

This afternoon I went to the crochet group and we had a nice chat. I am back to the blanket I started at the moment. Tomorrow they are having an open sewing session so will take the quilts along to see where I go next with both of them. Back to trying to sew a squirrel now before it ends up in the bin! Death in Paradise later, and must remember to put the bin out......

Yesterday evening I worked on the raggy quilt, it is very thick and a bit hard going. I got two rows sewn together yesterday which left another five to join on and the edge to do. Darren and I went out about 9.30 am so that he could bring back my footstool, folding table and various other bits back from the beach hut. The key has to be back on Saturday so will go down again before I hand it in. When we got back I ploughed on with the quilt and managed to get all I can do so far done about 12.45 pm, just in time to keep Tina company of a trip for her to minister at a funeral.

The funeral was at East Riding Crematorium, on the way to Hull. Tina hadn't been there before and after we intended to go and visit a Norman church that has a monolith in the grounds. The garden of remembrance at the crematorium was very peaceful and well planned.

A short drive away was Rudston church, fabulous old building, and open to the public!

We walked round the church first to see the 25 ft high monolith, said to be the tallest standing stone in the country. It is huge and very near to the church, but if it has been there for 4000 I guess there is not much likelihood of it crashing into the building!

The graveyard was really old fashioned, and Rudston is a tiny place in the middle of nowhere.

Inside the church was great as well, plenty of stained glass and lots of carved wood. This is one of the more traditional windows.

Looking up towards the altar.

Closer to the alter the floor and whole area was just lovely.

This is a very interesting use of energy saving bulbs!

I liked the modern stained glass window.

When I win a few million, this lovely old school house, just opposite the church and is for sale, has my name on it!!

 When we got home I make, what I think is the last ham and turkey pie with meat from Christmas. Best go and clear up after the sewing now!!

Took a picture of the 'magic bean' yesterday evening, think the leaves have opened up a bit more today.

The wind got up again over night, and a bit damp as well first thing, but went off to see Sandy at the ceramic studio calling in to see Sandra on the way and picked up the instruction sheet for the next stage of the raggy quilt. Had a chat and drink with Sandy then walked into town and through the old town to the South Bay. Very windy but fancied a walk along the front. The new life boat station is really taking shape now.

Took this picture of the harbour, check out the flagpole on the right of the picture, pretty strong wind!

An arty shot is always good for a change, this one of the small big wheel (bit of a contradiction there) is fun!

Took this picture as I walked along the headland, looking towards the north bay. I was lucky that the wind was with me, it was literally moving me when it gusted, and I am no lightweight!

I took the cliff path up to the promenade, took this one when I was at the top. I had trouble keeping the camera still with the wind.

My first visit to Scarborough was with Darren in the November of the year before I moved here. We walked around the town and came to see the house from the outside. We had a snack at the Teasmaid cafe, and I have been there quite a few times. I like it and the man in there has a wicked sense of humour. I am fond of the place as it was the first place I visited up here, so the next picture makes me a bit sad!!

I have spent quite a while this afternoon sewing the quilt squares together. I have never done so much unpicking and it is very thick so a battle for the machine. I have done all seven rows now, just have to sew them all together next! It was a bulky stitching them together with 6 layers of fabric. When you are assembling the rows together at the seams it will be 12 layers of fabric - should be fun!

This morning I had a chiropractor appointment so Tina dropped me in town on her way to the church office. She dropped me off in a different place and we decided we really must go and try the cafe we stopped by!

I made a start on the clothes for the pig. Altered them slightly as the instructions said to sew them onto the toy, but I wanted them to be removable. Quite a fiddly job. Had a break at lunch time and held Colonel while Tina trimmed his claws. Did a bit more sewing and finished the dungarees.

His tail even sticks out at the back!

I took a break and went out for a short walk, was just going to go in the park but the sky was lovely so walked down to the front first. Nearing dusk the sea was a picture.

Then a picture of the park at dusk.

And the glen!

Back home and back to the sewing machine! Got the shirt made.

Then finally his scarf!!

Best go and clear up the debris now!