Frame purse love!

A while ago I took part in "In the frame purse swap" over on Flickr and was lucky enough to receive this gorgeous purse from ValMiller and a lovely assortment of goodies. I am always amazed and overwhelmed by the loveliness and generosity of the on line quilting and blogging world!!
Just look at this awesomeness!!!

Quilts, quilts and even mini quilts!

A little over a month ago (yep, that's how far behind I am with my blog updates!!) I managed to take a last minute visit to the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham.
I managed to spend a few pennies and see lots of amazing quilts and quilting.
Here's a little recap!
Amazing whole cloth quilting ~

 Gorgeous quilt designs ~

Hexies ~

 Stunning quilts ~

 Gorgeous use of modern fabrics ~

 A quick glimpse of Tula Pink!!

 I spy a stunning Lu Summers quilt!

 Wonderful quilting ~

 And just look at this mini quilt!! Yes this was mini!!

Look backing at some of the photos just reminds me that I've really missed using the sewing machine and I must get on and make my first quilt. Can someone please point me in the direction of where I can buy extra time!!

Lovely mail day!!

It is so nice to come home from work to lovely little parcels like this waiting for me ~

Although {Pink Stitches} has been a little abandoned lately one way that I've been keeping in the loop is on Instagram and Twitter, and it was on Twitter that I heard about the free FQ offer from Spoonflower. I love browsing on Spoonflower but had never purchased anything before so I thought what have I got to lose from ordering a free FQ!!

I love what arrived today - the fabric is gorgeous! It is a linen cotton canvas fat quarter, great colour, pattern and feel to it. The packaging is so cute! Will definitely be ordering some more goodies from Spoonflower in the future!!

Sorry for the delay ... normal service will resume shortly!

Poor little blog - left all alone but not forgotten!
Lots to catch up on and lots of WIP's!

Finally I can announce the winner of the giveaway!! Yay and about time too I hear you say!

The winner is *memmens*

Drop me an email with your details and I'll get the goodies out in the post.

Back soon!

Just popping in quickly to let you all know that I haven't forgotten the giveaway and done a runner!!
One minute it was August, now it's September and I have been manic busy but I will be back in a few days to announce the winner!