May Bank Holiday

Sadly the Bank Holiday weather enjoyed by most of the UK did not reach our little Island here on the west of Scotland.  It was overcast, rainy at times and cold not even reaching double figures.  Not conducive to the gardening plans that we had.  We did pot on some plants that we bought from the garden centre but that was the limit to the work on the garden.  Tomorrow is another day...

Some more crochet coasters were added to the gift pile and an enjoyable couple of hours were spent looking through pattern books for a shawl.

A start on Christmas was made.  I know it is only May but I like to add something handmade to all my little parcels.  Consequently, 8 tea towels were made and trimmed with vintage style broderie anglaise and Christmas fabric along with 2 table cloths.

It was nice to look back on May days past and remember dancing around the maypole.  Gerard and I laughed at some of the memories we hold dear of our own children enjoying the tangle of ribbons as they skipped around their poles.

I have just glanced up to look out of the window and once again the rain is thrashing down bouncing back up off the road.  Such a good job my new neighbours have a little shelter and lovely woolly coats to keep them warm and dry.

So if you were blessed with warm and dry weather please send a little in this direction, I yearn for a little sun on my back.  As always I thank you for your uplifting comments and emails.

See you soon.