A Lot Has Happened

I see it is some days since I last blogged. I asure everyone that I have been here - and very busy. I have sorted out the car problem - I am now the owner of a Ford Mondeo estate automatic and take delivery on Thursday - two days time.

My sister is staying with me for a week and we have done all sorts of things including a day spent at Malmesbury yesterday. We have been meaning to visit for some years. It is very ancient. The abbey was started in the 7th century and William of Malmesbury, the historian worked there. Some nice illuminated books are on show

I had to take the photo at an extreme angle because of the glass case and lights everywhere . And there are some nicely bound 16th century books

The building itself has been much cut about. The transept and beyond are long since gone but the roof is still magnificent

This was taken in a mirror set up for the purpose.

On the textile front, the donsu is off the Megado and the Megado has been dusted, polished and hoovered underneath. I am currently working hard on the African trees and have nearly finished one.  Last week I also managed to catch up on paperwork.  I wish I could say the same about textile projects.