…well, two Pennys anyway!  Our trip to the south coast meant I could catch up with a new friend, one made in blogland and another Penny.  

We met here, at the De la Warr Pavillion…

Which is a lovely place to sit on the balcony, drink tea and have a natter while gazing at the sea.   Penny’s blog is L is for Love and as we have been following each others musings for a while now we knew we had lots in common.  Do pop over and have a look, and also to see the beautiful teacosy that Penny has made because she kindly gave me the pattern.  And no, Penny, you didn’t talk too much at all!!

I have taken SO many pictures of the sea, the sky, the view along the coast I could fill several posts so I am going to be a little selective (you will be relieved to hear!)  We were really fortunate to have glorious weather, if a little chilly, in contrast to what was going on back home.  I made myself quite unpopular with my boastful phone calls about sipping coffee by the sea while everyone in Norfolk was enduring hailstorms…Sorry!

I think I was overwhelmed by how clean it all felt.  After the muddiness of our little lanes the washed pebbles and glittering sea was wonderful, especially as the sun was coming up…

As usual I found a lovely shop selling gorgeous sewing bits and pieces.  This one is The Owl and Sewing Cat, tucked away in Bexhill-on-Sea but with another branch opening in Eastbourne very soon.  Do look out for it if you are in the area, it’s really worth a visit, and I’ve just discovered, they have an online shop too, so I don’t have to wait until my next visit…Woopee!

I bought some ric rac and pompom braiding…

Yes, more pompoms! And a card of assorted braids…

Which has a distinctly Christmassy feel don’t you think?  It must be nearly time to be allowed to think about it now, surely?

This being so, I’d better step away from the computer and get on with being creative while it’s quiet.  It is very quiet too, as Higgins is STILL sleeping off the effects of being on the go non-stop with two little boys for a week.  He was scared to take a nap in case he missed something! 

Actually, while he is asleep and can’t be embarrassed, want to see some  cute baby pictures? 

All together now…Aaaaaah!