Too hot to knit (And other excuses)

But I can cope with the sewing machine. My daughter suggested that her daughter would appreciate a proper big petticoat. We do try and avoid pink, but are fully in favour of girly stuff to feed her inner princess. Pink doesn't suit her colouring that well anyway. The broderie edging is the last bit of a large remnant given to me by a lady I did some sewing for, years ago. It is of a quality that I have never seen anywhere else - the base fabric is incredibly fine.

I seem to have started myself a project in hexagon patchwork. I have tried machined blocks in the past, but could never get going with them, so it is back to my favourite - which has the advantage of being an armchair job.

This has been occupying a great deal of my attention. She arrived three weeks ago, from Dogs Trust. Two and a half years old, a lurcher, and a delight. Totally laid back and relaxed, except when she is not, since she loves to roar around like a crazy dog, when the mood takes her. She is also incredibly beautiful and affectionate.