1. We both marvel at Lily’s clean and trim fur. I’ve missed the odd bit but overall she looks rather cute.

2. After weeks of slow progress, it is satisfying to bring some projects to an end (well, at least this stage). Another few should be finished on Friday – just in time for my new course and all the ideas that will surely burst forth.

2b. I’ve never used slip on such dry clay – it absorbs almost instantly and is ready for the next coat almost as soon as I finish the first.  Like burnishing, I think it’s one of those things where it really pays to wait.

3. Rows of little even stitches.