Happy Easter Saturday!

I have had a lovely day - still very warm here, but should cool down this week - hope so, and some rain would be nice, too!

Heidi and I visited friend, Robin, then into the shopping centre we went! I thought it would be nice for her to choose her Easter gift and there is a new art and craft shop open, so we didn't get past that - a printed canvas and poster paints for a 5-year old - how good does it get! - of course, there were brushes, palettes, and water jars to buy and of course we couldn't go home without gift for twin brother, Byron, so it was double of everything! Then into Kmart so I could buy a few novels and it was more colouring-in books and sticker books! Then we had lunch? - what does a good Nanny do than let Heidi choose what she would like, so it was ice cream for Heidi and poor Nanny, too - yuk! Never mind we had a lovely time and more trivia to read late at night and maybe some baking, too - hope there is inspiration there!

The 12 blocks for second-try Dolly Quilt - not as pretty as first try, but it was going that way so I threw in a few browns - is that big brown spot in the middle jumping out at you? You know I appreciate constructive criticism! Will get them together and maybe they won't need a border - I have a great pre-made binding in mind!

PS - on reflection, please tell me what you think - have I gone overboard again (like with the Angels) and should have left it at 6 blocks only (see previous post) with a 1/2" red framing border, then perhaps a 2" outer border? - I think that will be big enough for a dolly quilt? If this is all too boring, please don't feel obliged to give an opinion (lol)!

More Happy Houses from Anne, who doesn't have a blog - the final mix-up will be just great, I'm sure - thank you, Anne!

Another porcelain doll - this little Scallywag is a big favourite with both my girls - I guess with a silk shirt and pressed jeans, he has scrubbed up very well!

Our real life scallywag, Saskia - I hope everyone realises she is just my grand-kitty and not mine at all - up on the dining room chairs after she has been on top of the patio table - wow, she is advancing rapidly and has a delightful personality - great times ahead for us all!

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Enough prattle - I wanted to do a lot of handwork tonight, but the tele is sadly lacking, so it is off to bed to read. Looking forward to lunch in the city with the family tomorrow - will be a special Easter Sunday lunch for us!

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I hope to get together my promised Pinwheel Tutorial for my next post - best wishes everyone!