And all was cool and calm

The storm didn't eventuate, but we are thankful for the cooler air and looking forward to a more comfortable night's sleep than last night.

Then we saw the light

Glorious shafts of sunlight kissed the distant city skyline.

Before long the storm clouds began to gather

... and the cool breeze became a gale, buffeting the market umbrellas and sending paper napkins flying!

It's been a 'stinker' of a day here in Sydney

...as they say in the classics!

So we took ourselves off for dinner with good friends at a cute little harbouside cafe where we watched the sun setting and periodically held our fingers up to test if that promised southerly change was on its way.

We all enjoy a paddle on a hot day! (Scatterday Challenge for January - Nature #2)

... not just humans :-))

Did I say she has ‘attitude’?

Polly the Sock Monkey

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I’ve been temporarily diverted from my quilty endeavours by this little cutie.

A friend has recently had a baby girl so I thought I’d try my hand at making her a sock monkey.  They’re soft and cuddly characters, and those long skinny limbs and tail are perfect for tiny hands to grasp.

Do you like how Polly turned out?

It’s so satisfying seeing a few pieces of fabric gradually turning into a creature, albeit inanimate, in one’s hands.  The very best part is the final touch - stitching the cheeky grin!!!

And if you think you’ve detected the beginnings of an obsession you may be right!