There were 13 (!) of us until the Chaplain (personal friend) arrived.
He gave S a Blessing which made us all realise the importance/implication of the occasion.
My daughter bought a Manchester United Birthday cake - from Asda - as I didn't have time to make one (shame shame) and all the chocolate cake had been polished off over the weekend.
The kitchen staff had problems sticking 69 candles on the cake - but managed somehow - and it was borne aloft into the dining room amongst a chorus of 'Happy Birthday to Stephen' by all and sundry plus 3 rousing cheers - at least by those who weren't eating. Never fear, no-one choked!
Food was good - the young chef really did us proud so I popped into the kitchen to give him a personal tip at the end. Poor devil - he looked shattered and it was only 8.30.
Have to get quilts packed today in readiness for the Exhibition at Garstang. Have rolled the Singing Garden Quilt round a carpet roll. I do that with all my quilts. Keeps them nice and smooth and dust-free. I am exhibiting 3 quilts: the Singing Garden of Popular Patchwork BOM fame, an old "Lilac Time' Sampler and hopefully, if I can get it to a presentable stage - the Autumn Version of the SG. Have finished all the blocks for the Winter version (my personal favourite) but not had chance to stitch them together with all the commitments at home over the past few weeks.
Will post a few pictures of the quilts - especially the finished Singing Garden Quilt. It will receive it's first public showing at the exhibition.
Am pleased with this quilt - especially the twin-needle quilting which I have often used over the years for many projects. Triple needles also give a good effect. Try it.
Will post some close-ups and details later.
If you click on www.popularpatchwork.com site (0n side bar) and 'techniques' - you will see step-by-step pictures of finishing the quilt, including twin-needle details.
Can hear movement - better dash. Family return to Scotland today although my grand daughter left for Germany on Monday for training camp. She rows for her University and Scotland - is 6'1" tall - has the longest loveliest legs in christendom.
1 comment:
Good morning to you Babs,
I am pleased Stephen enjoyed his birthday, sounds like you had a grand time. Yu will know from personal experience how hard the Chef works of course! That was a kind gesture you made for him. Hope your family all have a safe journey home, and now you can sit and take a breather, if it only be a little one, it is a little 'me' time for you. Enjoy. lol Jan
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