nothing like burying your head in the sand when things get a bit too much. or in my case, in fabric, books and Jane Austen adaptations!
over the past week i have been ploughing through some sewing - some of my French Revival hand quilting, preparing blocks for my Tail Feathers quilt, another Heather Bailey strawberry pin cushion, a superhero cape for Audrey and some soft toys. today i managed to all but finish the skirt from an Oliver + S pattern i had cut weeks ago. and because i am desperate for Audrey to actually be able to wear the stuff before winter is over, Mel kindly took home the pattern and fabric for the jacket...
i have been reading a bit, which always relaxes me. i finished 'Little House in the Big Woods', which is just gorgeous. lots of memories from a time long gone.

at the moment i am reading 'In the Skin of A Lion'. a review of the book can be found here. Michael Ondaatje is one of my favourite authors. i tell people to read 'The English Patient' - don't bother with the movie unless you like the scenery. 'Anil's Ghost' made me cry. his poetry ('Handwriting') is beautiful.
and today i made Tessa Kiros' cinnamon and cardoman buns again. yum.

i finally bought the new adaptation of Emma. and of course love it. the same woman wrote the screenplays for North and South and Jane Eyre. she is brilliant.


i was taking photos of the kids the other day, and when i looked at them i laughed to see Nicholas and Audrey eating in tandem... :)

today it was nice to come upon Audrey, quietly reading in her room. and content.