When it's VAT (Tax) returns time.....................

..............what better to do than sew?

Ross was out Friday night having pre-40th birthday celebrations with work so I had some time to myself. I had promised that I would sit and do paperwork with the VAT returns due again. But no. My fabric pile (which is ever increasing) called & so I started

Trimming

pressing & trimming some  more.....

I chain stitched & pieced & ironed & trimmed until finally on Sunday afternoon I had this:

This is the first time I have used Kona Ash from Mandy's fabulous shop and will definitely not be the last. I am about to order again - I didn't think to order for the back *d'oh* so this will stay as a quilt top until that arrives

So, this quilt is destined as a gift for someone special. I think it may just be called the procrastination quilt or the Tax Return quilt. Isn't it amazing just how much you can get done when there's paperwork calling? I've always been the same. Still, at least I was productive!

Phew!

The picnic quilt is finally nearly done

VAT is finally finished for another 3 months - why oh why do I always leave it 'til the last minute??!

In other news, the picnic quilt has been quilted & binding chosen & stitched on - just the hand stitching to do now (half way there!), passes for CHA bought and printed, itinerary printed, travel insurance purchased & dresses chosen. Isn't it amazing how much can get done when you're avoiding doing your Taxes?

I leave you with a quick layout I created at Lou's last weekend from a sketch one of the DT created for this month's challenge

Need to check the date and add this plus a little journalling of my memories but ran out of time (typical me!)

Just kits to get out, orders to pack and my packing to do and Chicago here we come!!