Mardi Gras, Carnival and Pancakes

Mardi Gras Parade New Orleans 2014

 I'm so happy when the days get longer, heralding winter's end. Today, my friend Debbie, a fibre artist in New Orleans will celebrating Mardi Gras.
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Debbie's family photo from last year's Mardi Gras

Debbie's husband Chris ready to ride Mardi Gras 2014

Emily's on her year abroad studying Spanish in Barcelona. She'll be going to a nearby village to celebrate Carnival.

Carnival Mask

In many places all over the world there will be masked balls, parades, light shows, costumes, dancing and all manner of revelry, while here in England ... we will make pancakes. I have to admit, I do like pancakes.

Whatever the celebration, 

Superior Threads 

has a thread to commemorate it!

Rainbows #816 Mardi Gras

Rainbows #821 Carnival

Yummmm! I can almost smell those pancakes...can't wait!

Fantastico #5001 Pancakes

These large 2000 yd cross-wound cones 

are perfect for machine quilting.

These and all the other ranges 

from Superior Threads 

are available here in the UK

 from Machine Quilter.

Fantastico 2,000 yd cone £11.99 from Machine Quilter