Student at King's Lynn have gone bargello mad, being fascinated by this technique and the beautiful results that can be achieved.
A sudden influx of grandchildren meant that some of the students did not complete their Christmas 2009 projects, so they are already forging ahead with preparations for the Yuletide Season 2010!
Thank goodness that by now (28th February) it looks as if the snow has gone - at last. Getting out into the warm fresh air, and seeing Spring flowers bursting into life should provide inspiration for colour choices and even new designs.
Fabric manufacturers are bringing out their new materials, so we have lots to look forward to. Watch out for new quilt patterns on some of their web sites.
Meanwhile, Emma and I are recovering from being stuck in deep snow in Oxfordshire before Christmas. It was frustrating but quite fun being towed out by tractor so that we could make the long journey home for the holiday. Taking a heavy fall in deep snow didn't help, but we are now fit and raring to go as spring and summer time beckon us to enjoy all the good things around us.