One of several sand drawings made on the beach at Strandhill. I am having the best time in Ireland, I have flown over early - I am due to be at The Knitting and Stitching Show in Dublin next week. I was a bit worried about spending so much time on my own - 13 days - but I am doing fine. I really need the break. Time to decompress, make plans and catch up with myself. I have been experimenting with a few products and getting down to some stitch - sheer bliss . . .  My 'studio' in my apartment. I have a sheet on the floor to protect the carpet from all the sparkle!!   My first trip out was to Strandhill beach over on the West Coast near Sligo. I am using Carrick on Shannon as my base. I have stayed here before and love it. Strandhill is only 40 minutes away and my favourite place for breakfast is on the beach. www.shellscafe.com     Strandhill beach. I have also been on a boat trip up the Shannon . . .   The weather h...