This last weekend was the annual Stitchers Dream Day Out hosted by The Quilters Angel .... I am lucky enough to be allowed to attend both days.. one as a helper and the other as a stitcher... its lovely..
Kris and I consider ourselves in charge of getting chairs ready.... don't they look so pretty?
.. and there is a little shop stall for those emergency items one needs at a stitching day
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.. and gift bags with patterns and starter kits for the projects....
.. display boards with samples of the designers work.... this year we had Julie Lovell from Calico Farm Designs and Bronwyn Hayes of Red Brolly....
... No pictures of the designers but they were both lovely... I have read Bronwyn's blog for years and was a bit celebrity tongue tied meeting her... I have to tell you she is just lovely, down to earth and was quite happy getting her hands dirty helping clean up at the end of Sunday... ooooh and she sat in my car!!!! woohooooo
Here are the samples for the patterns we got...
I helped with registration and had this lovely red tea cup with lavender in it... and a cup of lovely coffee from the lady with her van...
... and wonderful to meet friends... here is Susan....
... and Marilyn... and Robyn (no blog)
... and here is all the bloggers together... Susan, me, Kris, Marilyn and Narelle (who drove 3 hours in the morning to get there)
... pretty roses at the tea table...
.. and lovely cake....
Narelle stayed overnight and joined us on Sunday too and it was lovely to get a chance to sit and have a chit chat (just a little!)
On Sunday I got my pack and kit... my project was one of Bronwyns ladies designs.... I do love her 3 glamorous girls....
Christine Lyn and I dressed for Tea Time (which was the theme for the weekend)....
(we do look like the girls in her drawings don't we.. though I don't think they blatantly show off their legs!)
... and there was another lovely cake....
(by the way they tasted just as good as they looked)
When I got home I found a little parcel in my bag... I thought someone had dropped it by mistake but Narelle sent me a message and said it was for me from her ..
I lovely gift - a little hanger for my new home, a thread holder and all wrapped in fabric and tied with ric-rac...
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... obviously she had taken note of how my thread was during the day!
... so now it is sorted .... thanks Narelle....
A lovely weekend... I'm looking forward to next years already....
Right, Gotto Go....
What a lovely weekend. I hope I can make it next year. Plans for last year & this year fell through. Love the patterns. Hugs, xx
ReplyDeleteIt was a great treat to be there on Saturday - it looks like Sunday was just as good.
ReplyDeletethe chairs looked great by the way in case I forgot to say so!!!
And it was great to meet a few more bloggers that I only know cyberly - Kris & esp you know who!!
It sounds like you had a wonderful weekend and what wonderful gifts.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Lovely post....so nice to see lovely friends there. I love all the beautiful projects too. You and Kris do excellent "chair" lol! Gorgeous parcel from Narelle...that little sewing machine looks like a Tracey treasure xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a great weekend, that thread holder is amazing
ReplyDeleteHi Fiona ,wow what a fun wonderful day and how great that Narelle came down ,thankyou for sharing your fantastic day,love the projects,hope your day is awesome my friend xx
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great time was had by all stitchers! Oooohh, packing already......such a big job, and unpacking at the other end is another......the best money we spent on our move was $20 for a red hand trolley, to save our backs......worth every penny we paid, and more.
ReplyDeleteHow envious am I? Glad you had such a wonderful time. Hope you can make your move a fun adventure! It's never an easy task.
ReplyDeleteNice to have a stitching weekend away from the packing!
ReplyDeletelooks like a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteYou all look very swish in your tea time attire! Such a sweet parcel from Narelle.
looks like the packing has started in earnest... how long before you move?
Lovely to meet you Fiona.
ReplyDeleteWe had a lovely time. My friend and I travelled down from the Atherton Tableland and it was worth it..
ReplyDeleteLucky Bubz ...Looks like heaps of fun 💖💚
ReplyDeleteSoo much fun by the look of it..the venue looks beautiful. I knew we were kindred spirits that's how I keep my threads (now that's nothing like you pin a quilt lol). I was really happy for you until I saw the last photo...packing...it's been 18 months for us and I'm still traumatised..
ReplyDeleteWow Fiona sounds like an amazing weekend
ReplyDeleteDear Fiona,
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely post, the setting looks fabulous, such a nice accomodation with the pretty tables and all the bags prepared for attendees. Wow, we don't have events like this in Germany, probably need to change something over here, this looks like too much fun.
Greetings,
Sylvia
Looks like everyone had lots of stitching fun. Good luck with the unpacking and decorating.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely weekend you had. So happy for you as I know you deserved a break from seeing the boxes all over the house. Wonderful gifts too. I do agree with you; the chairs are fantastic. ;^)
ReplyDeleteOoh that looks so fun, the tables [and chairs] all look so pretty, love the pic of you three gals showing off your glam gams....too fun!
ReplyDeleteOh what a gorgeous event, so prettily set and up and wonderfully organised :) What a lovely little giftee from Narelle :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab day! I wish we had stitching days locally but it seems they only happen in your corner of the world
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab day! I wish we had stitching days locally but it seems they only happen in your corner of the world
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a wonderful weekend. I hope I can make it next year (maybe I'll be paid by then!). Looking forward to seeing your new house. I have a strong craving for cake now LOL toni xx
ReplyDeletelooks like a wonderful couple of days............working and playing..........
ReplyDeletegoodluck with the packing...........
Very impressive weekend , looks so well organized with some wonderful guests . Lucky you ! Hugs Sheila
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a wonderful weekend. How great to be able to spend 2 days there. The projects look lovely. Hope this was a good break from the boxes!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun weekend. Those cakes look too lovely to cut up!
ReplyDeleteHi Fiona-
ReplyDeleteThanks for making it such a great weekend! Your help was invaluable.
And didn't it all go so quickly! But lots of fun.
Cheers-
Bronwyn ...
Hi Fiona-
ReplyDeleteThanks for making it such a great weekend! Your help was invaluable.
And didn't it all go so quickly! But lots of fun.
Cheers-
Bronwyn ...