my first dress

Yesterday was cold and raining, and I was able to finish sewing this dress. It is a variation on the Bloom Dress free pattern by Tina Givens. I love the Lagenlook style.  The dress is a present for my Aunt.

no sun today

Let's get some sleep!

start of the cat balcony season

These photos were taken a couple of weeks ago 

when the cat balcony came to life again after winter.

 While the cats were so heartily enjoying the first rays of sun, 

I kept busy quilting this mug rug for my cousin who lives in Australia. 

We both enjoy a nice cup of tea. Unfortunately, we rarely get the chance 

to have one together because of the distance between our countries.

prayer for my friend

A couple of weeks ago a very dear friend of mine came back from Madagascar with severe malaria. He struggled for life for several days and his organs are now having trouble returning to full function. In the days when it was unclear whether he would even survive I sewed this little prayer flag for him. He is a very experienced traveller and loves Nepal and buddhism. This flag on my balcony now carries a prayer for his health each time the wind blows.