Yesterday Andy ate a plastic sieve and a pink sparkly emery board. He also tried to steal a pot of mustard. That dog is determined to live on the edge.

Quilting class went well. Both homework blocks completed and sashing started. We used rotary cutters for the first time - very sharp, very scary but good results. Used quilters square to ensure the blocks were square (amazing how they vary actually) and trim before attaching sashing. Was allowed to use the sewing machine. Again scary! Last time I used one was aged 11 in needlework in school, which I hated. This time around, much better. Also a testament to a very good teacher. Marianne is incredibly patient and explains things very well, so you feel you want to have a go at things. Seeing the sashings going on really brings home how near the quilt is to completion. Wow. Mission to buy Christmas sewing machine will be happening on Saturday probably. Watch this space. Also received requirement list for next term's quilt, so I will need to start thinking about that (and colours and so on) quite soon.