2025 in Pictures (and words)

I was looking through my photos and I decided to share a few from this year. In early January John led a walk along the River Wandle. I loved this waterfall. The weather was very cold but the walk was worth it.

Later in the month we visited Rye in Kent to do some birdwatching. It was a beautiful day, warm and sunny and as the sun started to set I got this photo

I bought this wool in January to knit a cardigan but so far it is still in the box waiting to be started. Project for 2026.

In February I discovered these churn dash blocks in my sewing cupboard. I stitched them together and made them into a donation quilt. I don't know why I'd not made them into a quilt before.

                     

We started to see spring flowers on out walks.

In March I had surgery and that meant I had time to work on my embroidered table cloth and other small projects. 

In the run up to my surgery John and I had a weekend away to celebrate his birthday. Whilst away we visited my favourite quilt shop and I loved the cow quilt on display.

April was rather slow following surgery but I had time to practice sewing curves. I still need more practice before fully embracing the double wedding ring quilt I plan to make. The fabric is all bought and I cut some of the pieces, I just need to master curves.

We went on a coach trip to Minsmere in Suffolk. I took this photo whilst waiting for the coach. There was fog and the buildings across the bridge are hiding in the mist.

In May the whole family went to a Thomas day to celebrate grandson's birthday. It was a fun day out and grandson enjoyed several rides on the trains and visiting the model railways and the picnic.

I started the Japanese quilt using the first piece of sashiko I've done as the middle.

In June one of our outings was to the quilt show at Kempton Park.  These were two of my favourite quilts on display. At the beginning of June I went back to work after sick leave.

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In July we visited Winchester Cathedral.

and I found some more orphan blocks in my sewing cupboard and half finished blocks that became another donation quilt. I enjoyed doing the quilting on this one.

August was the festival of quilts at the NEC and here are a couple of my favourite quilts.

In September we visited the Jenny Saville exhibition at the Portrait Gallery in London. I loved this painting. 

 

Lucy also completed the crocheted blanket she was making for her brother.

In October we went to the Knit and stitch show at Alexandra Palace. These trees were opposite the main entrance and were already dressed in the autumn colours.

More local to us this Virginia creeper was resplendent in red.

In November Lucy and I went on a crochet weekend at a hotel near Swindon. We had a fabulous weekend including a full body massage at the spa. It was fun learning how to crochet, Fair Isle, Mosaic interlay and overlay.

In December John and I visited the Haynes motor museum. The cars were great.

 We also visited the quilt show at Midsomer Quilting.

and a trip to central London to see the Christmas lights.

That's just a few of the things john, Lucy and I have done over the year. This year has been a little slow as my surgery really took it out of me. I'm looking forward to having a lot of fun in 2026 visiting new places and revisiting our favourites. Life is just too short not to have fun.

Take care

Lyndsey