Tree Dodging

I got an idea into my head this morning. After I had been to the doctor's and realised that I was five minutes closer to the quilt shop than I had been while at home. So why not drive the rest of the distance? Why not indeed!

Off I set down the single tracks, opting for the scenic route. And the wind blew. The wind blew strongly enough to blow down bits of trees. The little bits of tree make a sound against the car like it is being pebble dashed. The larger bits of tree I avoided driving over as much as possible. Then there was a car accident to work my way around. The tranquil route was less tranquil than normal!

As I neared the quilt shop village I needed to take a left hand turn at a t-junction. As I approached a  car came reversing out of that turn and stopped to tell me that a tree had just come down around the corner as they approached it. I bet they will be saying a wee prayer of thanks tonight! Feeling rather thankful myself.

By the time I got to the quilt shop (Yes, of course I found an alternative route! I wasn't turning back after all that.) I didn't have the faintest clue what one earth I had gone there for. Here is what I came out with.

Some more Bliss before it disappears from the shelves.
The red dot is from Riley Blake's Farm Fresh.
And some unbleached, rather rough cotton to try out.

Some more of the solid white that I need for my Across the Seas quilt.
And the blue because I liked its wonderfully deep, rich shade.
(I really shouldn't be let loose in a quilt shop unsupervised!)

Add in some wadding to the purchases and I escaped before I did more damage to the bank account. I drove home via the main roads. I had had enough adventure of the trees falling down kind.

I received some fabric last week that I had ordered before we departed for the Isle of Wight. I have a query for those of you who know more than me (that's just about everyone then). If you ordered fabric online and something is missing from that order when it is delivered, what do you do? I had ordered a bundle of 10 FQs of Punctuation.

Count them. There are only nine.

The rest of my order was correct.

Some more Birch to add to my growing collection.

And some Zoo.

I am a little disappointed to see this company are 'rippers' rather than 'cutters' too. I have read a bit about the debate between the two methods and think I am most definitely one who prefers cutting. Especially in FQs. But it was a good collection of fabrics at very good prices. I have emailed the company about the missing FQ but they have failed to respond, not even to acknowledge receipt of the email though it didn't bounce back to me. So what do I do next? Email again? Sulk? Suggestions welcome.

By the time I got home again I was  happy to sit quietly and do a bit of sewing. Listening to the wind blow when you are comfy inside is infinitely more relaxing than worrying if another tree is going to come down and will you be under it when it does. I got one of the goodies done for the swap.

Once again, that tutorial from Ayumi at Pink Penguin comes in useful.
I tweaked it a bit but it is essentially the basket she gives instructions for.

And that is what I have accomplished today. Still to come - a dance class for one of them and dinner to make. I am most definitely back in the routine. How about you?

Susan