Not scarlet fever

Just to update you on The Gymnast’s condition, it isn’t scarlet fever. It is another identifiable childhood illness, along similar lines (no, not chicken pox). She’s contagious until the rash goes away, so she’s in quarantine for a bit longer yet. This seriously cramps my style with getting work done during the day! I relish being at home by myself while the children are off at school, but this week I have company! Thankfully she seems quite well – just contagious! – so that is a big plus.

This week I have preparation to do for a Mountmellick class that I’ll be teaching in Ballarat next week. As part of the Ballarat branch of the Victorian embroiderers’ guild’s Autumn Leaves Seminar, I will be teaching my Mountmellick Wildflower cushion. There are other teachers presenting other classes, so it will be nice to get together with them. I rarely get the chance to be with other embroidery tutors, so it is always great to talk “shop” with people who also do what I do.