Hugo

I went to see Hugo yesterday (I'd missed it over Christmas - lack of willing small children agreeing to accompany me).  It was fabulous and just breathtakingingly shot.  A definite design source for any Steampunk fans.  Lots of cogs, clockwork and metal work.  And steam!  A beautiful story and I hadn't realised that I would need a tissue at the end.  I did think that it would have gone over very small children's heads as there were a lot of themes runnings through (the subject of loss ran very deeply through the film in relation to several of the characters), and it was a love letter to the beginnings of cinema which as an adult was wonderful to see.  I would defnitely recommend the Empire Seniors screenings to anyone.  Our little group got a few quizzical looks from various OAPs (due to our relative youth) but for £3 a ticket with a cup of tea and a biscuit thrown in, who's to argue?

I shall be looking at clock faces with renewed vigour from now on.  It has given me a few ideas!

So long ago…

…Since I last posted. Since The New Year, the broadband was down for a while and that interfered with my Internet surfing. It really cramped my style. I was also working and catching up. But the good news is that I have started my Amy Butler mac and will post a few pics this week! I have found the pattern mostly easy to follow (had a bit of trouble attaching the hood but will explain another day!). The pockets look good and I can only worship at the altar of my Bernina Walking Foot! My stitching looks very straight! Now I wish I'd used it earlier.

I've also made some felt hearts for a garland. I need some felt balls in yellow but having sat down and rolled about five myself, I'm not sure they are really going to do. They were like a family of balls - a Mummy, a Daddy, oldest, middle and youngest child - none were the same size! So I may have to purchase some instead.