Monday 25 June 2012

Home again

We enjoyed two wonderful weeks in Pigna, Liguria, Italy! The weather was hot and sunny 90% of the time; the local food was delicious; our son and daughter-in-law and grandchildren arrived a few days after we did, having got their visas at last, so a good family time was had by all.

Our apartment was in the medieval village, which was very interesting. The whole experience was what I had envisaged as a holiday in the mountains in Italy: a small village populated by local people and not too commercialised. For the first few days we were able to relax and unwind in peace and quiet before the grandchildren arrived. The photograph below shows me doing what I had dreamed of doing: sitting on the terrace at the apartment doing cross stitch!
We took several day trips by bus or by car and here are the grandchildren, Emily and Alexander, with the backpacks I made for them ready for another adventure.
My travel bag was very useful and I was pleased with it. If I make another one, I will divide the large inside space with a zippered pocket; otherwise it met all my needs.

Unfortunately, I had a fall on the bus going from Nice station to Nice airport on the way home. I put out my right hand to prevent banging my head so banged my hand instead. It became very painful so I went to the hospital yesterday to have it checked out. Fortunately, nothing is broken and it is just soft tissue damage. So I should be able to cut out fabric and begin sewing again before too long. I was worried it would be weeks and weeks before I could sew again! Of course, there is the small matter of having to go to work again on Wednesday night...!! I wonder how long my tan will last??

6 comments:

  1. Hi Margaret,

    I'm glad you had a great vacation. I hope your hand gets better so you can start sewing again : )

    Virna

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    1. Hi Virna

      I've been looking at your blog and am so impressed with the sewing you've been doing! The tote bag, mug rug and pillows look great! Well done - you are progressing fantastically! You are doing projects that are achievable, and that is so rewarding. I think your pillow covers (we call them cushions) have really given your sofa a whole new look.

      I've tried to post comments on your blogs but can't seem to do so. Am I missing something? I tried to subscribe to do so but without success. However, I've become one of your followers.

      Keep it up.
      Margaret

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  2. Thanks, Virna. My hand is much better as long as I don't do anything strenuous with it. I hope I don't hurt it again at work as that will delay my return to sewing even longer!

    Take care.
    Margaret

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  3. HI Margaret,

    I'm not sure why you're unable to leave a comment on our blog. I'm so glad you've become one of our followers. I am also checking your blog regularly.

    Take care at work so you don't hurt your hand again.

    Virna

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  4. Hi Margaret,

    I just wanted to let you know that I passed the Liebster blog award to you.

    Please check it out:
    http://craftmatesetc.blogspot.ca/

    Enjoy,
    Virna from Craftmates

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    1. Thank you so much, Virna! That is so kind and thoughtful of you! Now I just have to work out how to link it and pass it on...
      Best wishes
      Margaret

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