Becoming a Gardener

“Gardening” seems to be taking up quite a lot of my free time these days! I started off just doing a little tidying then I got some pots. I could have just weeded the bit of ground where there should be a shed but instead I seem to be creating a patio area. It could be a nice little spot for a bistro table but the view is of my neighbour’s rubbish and I have seen a rat out there so I will not be eating alfresco in that area!

I managed to remove most of the rogue sycamores and elder with a trowel, a DIY saw and my bare hands. Hopefully a layer of cardboard and bark will keep the weeds under control so the old pig shed can be used to store my garden chairs in winter. 

Meanwhile, in the actual garden I used sticky pads and glue to attach some mirror tiles to my ugly shed doors. They were lined up by eye so are a little wonky but the idea is that they look a bit like window panes. 

Only one quilt got done at work this week as everyone has been busy preparing for an intensive Bernina 990 retreat. Hopefully once that gets underway I will work on one that requires quite intense background stippling. IF that one gets finished I could even work on one that I have made…