interesting...

That was quick ! I emailed a request for the pattern (Bears'n'boats) to the Judy Martin page and received a reply overnight. They think it's unlikely that it is still available but say I will have to contact the Quilters magazine as they have the rights to it . I think that's where I got it from in the first place. So, I'll keep trying ! Thank you Terry for putting me on that track and thank you Judy for telling me that there is another Judy Martin in the business.! Jean, the pattern you mentioned sounds as if it would be a lovely alternative , I would be delighted if you could send that to me.
Last night I received email photos of the mum-to-be. She is holidaying Dubai with my nephew at the moment. They are based in Spain where he is working on one of the boats for the next America's Cup (the Swedish one (!) ) These sailors have an interesting life...!!

Marion in NZ.

PS. Am I missing something here ? Is there an easy way to get to this "posting" page from the BB page ?