12th September 2015

Apologies, our August Blog went into the abyss!

Not to worry, with a couple of us back from various holidays to the far end of the globe there was lots of chatter and some great show & tell this month.

  How gorgeous is this reversible placemat & table runner quilt as you go set whipped up as a gift by Gail for a very lucky friend

These pretty red & blue fabrics are Margaret's purchase from a recent trip to Amsterdam

  This is my hand made 1/4 inch hexi purse, started in Melbourne at AQC in April & finally finished in August. I loved making it & possibly have found a new addiction. Thanks must go to Helen Stubbings of Hugs n Kisses for a great class at AQC.

This little piece is also mine.  Just playing with felt to make a little console mat for my car in my favourite colour.

This little fellow is my key-ring purse. It has a zip to keep some parking meter change in.  A few little finishes for me for a change! I hope you’ve been sitting down for these reveals !!  I know, I’m shocked that I have show n tell too lol

The problem with not updating the blog straight away is that I’ve forgotten who appliquéd these blocks. Sorry!  Margaret’s perhaps?  I had pen & paper with me too……doh!

  Helen has been knitting :)

…..& designed and made this pretty bag

Julie finished a UFO complete with gorgeous quilting. This was a block of the month project a year or 2 ago I believe.

  Cynthia is enjoying making a sunbonnet Sue baby quilt which is coming along nicely.

Another lovely lunch was had and some absolutely totally calorie free amazing desserts were enjoyed by a couple of us. No photographic evidence this time, you’ll just have to believe me :)  Better still, join us next time?  Enquires to luv2sewthings@hotmail.com

Until next time,

Happy stitching,

Sharon

11th July 2015

 

It was great to see Ann back with us after her world travels and great to hear about her visit & classes at the Paducah, Kentucky Quilt Show.  Welcome Sonia to our get together also, it’s always very nice to meet new people.

I should have taken a photo of Kayt’s bruised arm, it was one of the biggest bruises I had seen as the result of a car accident. We were all very pleased Kayt is ok & could join us.

Several of the girls had been on a 7 night retreat so there was lots of chatter about that too.

The food was once again delicious, the nutella donuts were a hit with a couple of the girls for dessert (while others of us put on kilos just looking at them) & with a new menu release mid month, we all look forward to what is on offer in August to tempt us :)  There are no food photo’s this month though you might spot an empty plate or two !

Now for some show and tell….

Julie’s new purse AND bag

These are also Julie creations, a teeny tiny hexi purse and gorgeous mug rugs

  and the lovely lace and embroidery on this quartet of doilies also belongs to Julie

Helen showed off this cute little turtle pin cushion & the bag made by and given to her by Shirley which Helen already has in use.  Helen – that’s you smiling & with your eyes open!! A great photo of you :)

This is one of the quilts Helen whipped up at retreat   as well as the now covered tin bin from retreat.

Ann brought along a couple of her quilt tops from  classes attended in Paducah

This little sweet purse also belongs to Ann

Debbie showed us her hexi project bag & was working on binding another project bag that was so very neatly made giving it a very professional look

And this little thread holder gave us all ideas on what to do with suffolk puffs to make neat little gifts etc.

Here we are sewing, talking and having a wonderful time together.  Will you be joining us in August? 

There was even some free entertainment!!! One never quite knows what the day will bring when we all get together!

Until the 2nd Saturday in August, bye for now

Sharon

11 April 2015 get together

A lovely day with mild Autumn weather to venture out for our monthly get together.

The selection of morning teas was again wonderful & the coffee was a welcome sight for those of us who wait patiently until 11am for the machine to stir to life!

Lunch was delicious though having not indulged in the coffee & cake, I was busily eating my crispy chicken strips with mango chutney & sweet chilli sauce and didn’t take photos. Sorry girls.  I shall endeavour to catch you all stuffing your faces next time lol

Now for the creativity…..

  Gail had two gorgeous Moda Bake Shop quilt tops for show and tell

 

Violet made this colourful quilt for her future grand baby – great thinking ahead Violet :)

Margaret finished the cushion she began in a class at the craft show

I brought along my completed hexi turtles and Easter egg gift purse

We were all listening to Marg at this point I think? She’s a good story teller!

Kayt had a mug rug to show and tell, both sides were pieced differently and it turned out really well.  Her other finish was a counting book for her new grandchild which we all agreed is a great idea and it turned out so well.

Helen has been busily hand piecing these gorgeous pretties

 

Marg had some mug bags underway, some finished to. She’s the mug bag queen, there’s no disputing that!

 

Violet was hand piecing to today, lovely colour combination :0)  

Krys joined us and gave her needle an outing as Julie teased, sitting beside Violet & the two of them keeping the waitress on her toes !

Kayt was hand quilting….having brought along this beautiful quilt she had finished. The camera didn’t do the colours justice, it was stunning!

    Julie has all but finished this crochet knee rug and had a boxy pouch with her sewing bits and pieces in.

All in all, another lovely day with food, friends and laughs.  We missed Ann & Debbie who are in different parts of the world at the moment having a wonderful time by all accounts.  See you all hopefully in May :)

Happy Stitching,

Sharon