We’re back from our Highland adventure and it was wonderful. We toured Mull, Iona and Skye with stops in Fortwilliam and Largs on the way up and down. I had intended taking lots and lots of photos but actually too many looked similar and they really didn’t capture the beauty of the landscapes. I loved Fionnphort in Mull and the island of Iona in the sunshine - the beaches were turquoise and crystal clear. We could have been in the Caribbean if it wasn’t for the somewhat cooler weather! And Calgary Beach, Skye, on a cold wet day. We visited potteries, craft shops and distillery shops (Tobermory was very impressive). And found some great places to eat - Penny Gate Lodge Restaurant on Mull and Bog Myrtle on Skye really stood out. We came home with several bottles of gin and whisky, a rather lovely ceramic plate and happy memories.

Not so happy was the house move emotional rollercoaster we’ve had over the last month - good news, bad news, good news, bad news rinse and repeat. In theory we are due to complete mid June but we still haven’t exchanged contracts and it is looking like the date will get pushed out. It is, frankly, infuriating.

But I had one very good piece of news recently - the latest quilt in my Shoreline series has been accepted into SAQA Wide Horizons. Having the time to make art has been a good thing to come out of the whole house move stuff ….

Ups and Downs!