End of an Era

As you can see from the piles of earth and temporary fencing, work on the new road began five day before hand over, limiting our access to various parts of the property, turning areas of ground into mush after recent rain, and upsetting my Mum with machine noise (which triggered traumatic memories from her time during WWII).  All because the head honcho read his work sheet incorrectly. 

The above photograph was taken on the 21st August, which was the penultimate day of my mother's fifty third year of ownership of the family home.

We were blessed, I believe, with our own personal rainbow extending from one boundary to the other.  (It was a double rainbow too but I'm not sure you can see it clearly in this photo.)

We experienced quite a few hassles with various authorities that day but the handover, which happened the next day went better than any of our wildest expectations.

Here I am airing our grievances to various authorities.  

We did get an apology I might add.

It has been a rough journey which has opened my eyes to even more knowledge about the world.  

Now that one door has shut, the family looks forward to another door opening and the start of an new era.

WIP Wednesday. A Finish.

For extra special people in my life, I make extra special labels for the quilt I'm gifting.

I started this quilt over twelve months ago for a birthday that was twelve months ago.

Well, you know the saying...better late than never.

My youngest sister is ecstatic with her new quilt.

It fits perfectly on her bed, she said.

I've never become attached to a quilt like I have with this one.

I love the colours. 

I love the design.

It is a quilt as you go quilt and here is the back where you can see the machine quilting.

It is reversible if so wished.

Here it is finished.

I have already started on my next project...a Very Hungry Caterpillar quilt to go along with this one for Baby #2.

I'm linking up to Lee's WIP Wednesday.

At Freshly Pieced.

And Sherry's Home Sweet Home #137.