Samples for this year's class at Festival of Quilts are well under way.  We'll be exploring pretty machine decorative stitches to make a cute 'Little Hanging Pocket'.

Class kits are almost complete too! 

Meanwhile -
Below are leaf rubbings done using watercolour pencils on fabric, as shown on a previous post, inspired by DMTV's recent programme.  I've used a selection of machine and hand stitching for the quilting in Lana, cotton and rayon threads.

This year's Bastille Day celebrations in Tarascon sur Ariege culminated in another wonderful firework display.

The Castella in the old part of town provides a picturesque and historic backdrop for the event.