A belated Happy New Year to everyone.

I do not know where the 1st month of the year went?

For us it has been very hot, so it was so easy to stitch away the days in a cool room watching Tennis or Cricket on TV.

What does the remainder of 2016 bring?

My focus is on the wonderful trip I will have to the USA in October and November.

I will be teaching at the EGA National Seminar at Alexandra, Virginia and have been invited to join the International Teachers Tour. Your EGA Chapter has the opportunity to request me as a Tutor .

To see the full range of the subjects on offer go the EGA web site, then the drop down Events tab and click on International Teachers Tour.

This photo shares with you some of the pieces on offer.

From top going clockwise, Tudor Garden, Pumpkin Patch, Elodie (dolls blanket), Camellia Biscornu and Zinnia Box Pin Cushion which is featured in the current issue of Needlepoint Now. For the other four designs on offer visit the EGA web site.