Hurrah! I've got two books in the post today from Amazon: Reader's Digest New Complete Guide to Sewing and Toys to Sew by Claire Garland (also Peep Show series 1-3 for J). The complete guide has come up trumps and gives clear instructions how to actually quilt a quilt once you've done the top and bottom. I shall try that later in the week and can hopefully get the cats to snooze on the quilt on the sofa bed instead of the towel.

Toys to sew has some great looking toys. I will be taking the book to work tomorrow to have a bit of a sneaky photocopy of a few patterns, just one or two! I really want to make the patchwork crocodile and the elephant in it. watch this space, i just need some toy stuffing (or to dig out and wash an old pillow) then I can get started. I think I'll finish the fish quilt first :)