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Abraham Lincoln has been quoted as saying that  he doesn't "think much of a man whom is not wiser today than he was yesterday" and Harry S Truman was quoted as saying "that it is what you learn after you know it all that truly matters".

I have to say i really do like learning, whilst university was very stressful, and often very intrusive on our family life, it has now paid dividends not only financially but also on a more personal level. it changed forever how i perceive myself and i feel i am now a stronger more confident person. Anyway enough belly button gazing and onto what i am trying to tell you all.....


 Today i am taking these fabrics, my trusty sewing machine, cutting mat. . . . . . .ect ect ect. . . .


 and i am doing a Lynn Hewitt workshop
with the Novocastrian Quilters Guild . . . . .

i am going to make

this quilt

. . . . . . I am a little bit excited . . . .
 

hope to have some pictures of the workshop for you 
if Lynn and the other ladies don't mind


Ciao for now



Patricia

Comments

have a fab time..........the quilt looks lovely..........
Unknown said…
Those Fabrics are Gorgeous...Looking forward to seeing them made up..
Have Fun!
cheers
Cardygirl said…
Have fun...looking forward to seeing you create!
Can't wait to see how you go - I love that design.
The fabrics are so lovely Lyn...have a wonderful time...
jfoster8 said…
Hey Trish.......hope you had a great weekend....want to see photo's of finished quilt when done. Love your blog.
Jan

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