One more in the bag

Firstly, I'm sorry that I couldn't find enough natural light to take a non-flash picture of my apples. I really enjoyed the machine embroidery and even made the leaves using water soluble film- really outside my comfort zone.

Unfortunately I have had to put the casket on ice at the final stage as I am waiting for my consultant wood turner (Dad) to make me another foot, and to re-drill the large bead for the closure The whole casket design came about because Dad made me some beads from apple wood and I liked the idea of a link. It will only take an hour to complete this with the wood, but for now it remains on the list.

One thing has come off the list this week though. I have finished the raggy bag! These bags are so effective and are brilliant for using up scraps of brilliant coloured fabric which might be difficult to use elsewhere. This bag has a top layer of a needle cord shirt I bought in the Next sale years ago and wore about twice, I like that it will now get some proper use as an accessory. Again I am sorry that the colours aren't true because of the flash.

I have also cut out some pyjamas trousers for myself and finished the left front of Anna's knitted jacket.

From tomorrow I will work on York Minster, again a long running project which I will be really glad to be able to move on a stage.