all different fabrics and designs and very pretty indeed.
However, a very bad thing happened in the morning. I pulled out a drawer to select a fabric and sitting there, looking up at me, was the biggest spider I've ever seen in my life. I don't think it's an exaggeration to say it was the size of a dinner plate. I ran from the room in horror, gibbering incoherently. The five ladies at the workshop rushed into the room to see what was the matter. Three of them slunk back without saying a word (they know who they are) but Sheila gamely (proving what a game old bird she is) approached the drawer and grabbed the spider.
As we all looked on with awe and respect she walked to the door with the trespasser and then flicked it out the door - but she missed! - and he went scurrying towards the back of the room. Then Sandra came forward with a large glass jar, Sheila slipped a piece of card under it and the creature was despatched.
I need to spring clean.
Anyway, at last week's workshop Fay showed us how busy she's been and stunned us with another beautiful quilt.
Such a bright and sunny summer quilt.
Meanwhile, on the farm, the combine has been dusted down and harvest has started - and I went harvesting myself this afternoon at Q Gardens Pick Your Own in Milton; there was so much fruit, it was fantastic. The Cherry Trees were so heavy with fruit you didn't need to use the ladders - just reach out and the cherries fell into your hand (some accidently fell into my mouth).
