Happy New Year

I have had no inclination to blog since early summer for various reasons but want to get back into the swing again now with a new start. So I will be posting very soon but meanwhile here is a curiosity on my bookcase in my sewing room which has moved since we extended the house, so I now have the front room with much better light for my sewing machine in a bay window.

A gift of ceramic thimbles from a friend and a curious reel of thread