Heat wave but compared to St Kitts...

 The UK is joining Europe for the latest heat wave, although it's not as bad here.  Up to 29C yesterday, then mid next week it's going up to 33C.  I really don't like it but I'll tell you what, 29C with low humidity is hugely more bearable than the high humidity levels and 31C we had in St Kitts.  I still spent most of yesterday afternoon in my basement sewing room which stays cool.  I was working on my Carabelle batik scraps quilt.  I chose a design I came across on the internet and made up my own measurements to suit the average size of the scraps.  Luckily I had a bit of batik background fabric leftover from another project.  I've got enough for 21 rows so it will be a  lap quilt size.  On several scraps I had enough leeway to do some fussy cutting which was fun.

I also sewed the binding onto the Tilda 'Chic Escape' Fat Cat Dresden quilt so that's done as well.  Won't be using it until next winter now.  It was interesting to make as the fabric layer cakes were lovely, but overall I feel it's a bit bland.

I've still been pottering away occasionally at the papercrafting and journal making, I just don't blog it much.  I made a little booklet from a Treasure Books video, using up some 12x12" scrapbook cardstock.  It has various pockets and some fold-out elements.  Fun to do.

I finished off the 1:24 scale retro caravan scene, a kitbash of a kit that my friend Anita gave me.  Most of the elements and accessories are 3D printed, it was a great project for learning how to use the 3D printer.  I've purposely left most things in their original plastic colours, because when you're camping, a lot of stuff is plastic anyway.  It's a very cosy looking caravan, probably at the bottom of someone's garden since it wouldn't work very well for towing with all the windowboxes etc.

I had a look in my cupboard of dollshouse kits and have pulled out a Jane Harrop kit for two Mission-style chairs.  I bought the kit thinking of my Mckinley house but now I'm not sure I actually have room for them after printing all the 3D furniture.  I'll put the chairs together anyway and see how they look.

I pulled out a tatting kit for a coin purse, that I bought at the Tokyo tatting store a few years ago. You tat two identical circular sides then join them with a top edge into a purse shape, then sew a fabric lining.  I am trying to re-learn needletatting but having my usual difficulties with actually counting accurately.  I've made a start on one side.

I've been refining my itinerary for Norway in August and working out daily plans, and getting tickets pre-booked for tours and venues.  It's a lot of work, but I prefer to do it in the comfort of my home than arrive somewhere and have to be peering at my phone trying to figure out opening hours or bus routes or what to see.  I'm definitely not a 'show up and wing it' traveller.

We got the caravan sink repaired today, so that's good and it's ready for our summer holidays now.  DH is still working so we have to fit in with his annual leave availability.

Hope you're staying cool.