I can’t say that Christmas was a barrel of laughs, my brother’s absence was so very deeply felt, as was the pain in my bloomin ribs, so I’m sure I was the most perfect house guest ever - NOT!
I peeled some spuds but that was about it as far as my contribution went. That was the worst part for me, but in the great scheme of things not that important, really. What was important was that we were all together, safe and warm, to enjoy each other's company and to remember with love those who weren't there.
But, all the quilts I made for presents went down brilliantly well, so I’m really pleased about that … all that late night agonisingly basting was so so worth it!
Better still - look what was waiting on my doorstep! My Secret Santa Swap with Stefy from ilcastelloincantatato in Italy …
Along with a sweet little card, Stefy sent me the most fantastic hunky chunk of parmesan cheese, some cinnamon, deliciously brick-like torrone, a little crimbo tree, two chocolate santas (one was horridly injured in transit) some Christmas fabric and a lovely selection of herby fruity teas.
I’d sent Stefy some chocolate in the colours of Italy’s flag, a festive mug rug, some homemade apple, chilli & sage jelly, some fabric and a little packet of yummy gingerbread … (I love how Stefy’s already snaffled most of it!)I had started to wonder if I hadn’t had a partner at all - but it was the Post Office in the UK to blame, as per usual - they’d delivered it to the wrong address and then the snow had delayed it further … grrr …
Anyway Stefy - thank you :) It was a most welcome gift.
Now to catch up on the pile of presents awaiting me in my Reader!
