The mercury has been dipping.

Absolutely freezing temperatures, pelting down rain and pounding seas here on our coast.

We usually have a walk around there but not at the moment!!
It was a good day to clean out the knitting and scrapbook cupboard . So now it looks more organised and tidy.
Then sit and snuggle up  with some hand embroidery while listening to the rain hitting the windows. I finished sewing the last side of binding on the Baby mat .One more UFO less on the table that has been there for a few weeks.

We are getting an addition to our family in a few weeks. A baby bird, a " Cockatiel". The smallest of the cockatoo family and are native to the outback regions of inland Australia.

I have been preparing in readiness for him to arrive and I am making a quilted mat for under his cage stand as he will be inside most of the time. I have the top completed and should get the batting and back finished this week and then sew a cage quilt cover for him during the night.

Fun to make was my Elvis Presley Pillow.

I would like you to meet 2 dear sewing friends Anne and Barbara  who each week have a browse at your inspirational posts on my blog.

I am trying to be disciplined to finish my UFO's still and seem to be slowly getting there.

My printing is taking on a mind of its own here tonight and not going where I want it to.

Have a happy sewing week .

Jen x