I had one of our regular sewing retreats last weekend ago run by Marion at The Quilters Angel - it is nearby so I go during the day and come home at night but I still get lots of sewing done with being out the house and not thinking about the other things that need to be done at home....
This time I took smaller items from my 'good intentions' box - things started but not completed
I did this elves stitchery about a year ago (or more) so added on the borders etc and now it is ready to hang in someone's home for Christmas this year .....
(Making Spirits Bright by The Birdhouse)
... then I did the piecing for these table runners ... they are actually quite big ....
... and feature these rather gorgeous reindeers
(Ronald Reindeer by Libby Richardson)
.... in the evenings I continue with my Dutch Treat blocks....
... as you can see some of them have a bit of stitchery too....
It has also been a lovely social week with Tuesday girls stitching (where I finished the above Dutch Treat block).... then a visitor from NSW who you might know .... here is a hint.... and we snuck in a lunch with Kris....
... and on Thursday Michelle came up to 'swap quilts' and she remembered about the photo opportunity so here we are.....
Sewing and blogging has enabled me to meet so many wonderful people and have such a lot of fun - I am forever grateful to this lovely community.....
Righto, I need to put another log on the fire .....
That is a fun stitchery, love whimsey for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteWonderful pieces and wonderful photo, you have been busy.
Debbie
You have been busy sewing and socialising. Those Dutch Treat blocks are looking very, very pretty.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful finishes Fiona...sew nice to sit and stitch with friends and then go home to your own bed ...
ReplyDeleteYour DT blocks great , getting a few done now..
What a wonderful catch up with Chooky and Michelle...
Looks like Christmas in July?
ReplyDeleteLove your little vase block, so much work in these little blocks.
What a lovely get together!
Keep warm
Wow...you've been a busy girl then!!! I love the reindeer, very
ReplyDeletecute indeed. Nothing like getting a head start on the Christmas
trail.
Cheers, Anita.
Lots of fun projects! I love how much I accomplish on Retreat. I love your reindeer the most. Well, except for a visit with Michelle. That would be my favorite part!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely fun times..Those dutch treat blocks amaze me - wonder woman!
ReplyDeleteYou've been busy, girl, how lovely to get away during the day and actually get so much done! So glad you got to spend time with bloggy friends.
ReplyDeletea busy week, and it's so good to meet up and stitch with other people
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy Fiona. How lovely to have a visit from Chooky and Michelle.
ReplyDeleteLove the "Good Intentions " box! Beautiful projects....those runners are so cute! Dutch Treat is beyond amazing! So lovely sharing time with you and Chooky xx
ReplyDeleteOh dear now I am singing "Put another log on the fire" in my head!!!! You got some great work done at the retreat! Great to have a visit from lovely blogging friends! Your Dutch treat blocks are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSome beautiful finishes how lovely to spend time with friends sewing you certainly got a lot done. Made me smile about putting a log on the fire, we are having a couple of cooler days but its been 35 in the shade, phew! Have a great weekend. Xcx
ReplyDeleteAlways good to get a few finishes. Wonderful blogging friendships.....so lovely to meet in person too.
ReplyDeleteHi Fiona ,wow lots of beautiful work there my friend your wall hanging and table runners are gorgeous ,well done.
ReplyDeleteHow awesome to spend time with your blogging friends,hope you have a lovely evening my friend xx
Love your xmas table runners and gorgeous wallhanging Fiona. Aren't we lucky to have made such lovely friends through blogging
ReplyDeleteI love your Christmas stitchery Fiona, such a fun design... And wow you're making great progress on the Dutch treat blocks - are they fiddly? Great to see you with Michelle & yes I figured out who the NSW visitor was!
ReplyDeleteA "good intentions" box is a great idea! Yes, I worked out the N.S.W. blogger too. Love the Dutch Treat blocks, your colour scheme is really interesting.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun you have had! Enjoy the hand stitching it is coming along nicely.
ReplyDeleteLove your projects. I've been trying to resist buying that pattern but after seeing your runners i may have to give in. :). Hugs,xx
ReplyDeletethose dutch block look very detailed.......don't know how you do it............
ReplyDeletethanks so much for having and and the catch ups with the other girls was just lovely..........
Great to catch up with friends. I love the little wallhanging and your table runners are going to be gorgeous. xx
ReplyDeleteLots of everything. Lovely finish with the elves and the table runners look rather special.
ReplyDeleteYou are very determined with those tricky blocks. Beautiful work.
And what fun to catch up with special friends!!!
Seems as though all you ladies find the opportunity to visit often! Such fun! Nice pic of you and Michelle!
ReplyDeleteHey there...lots of pretties....I'm happy to know the Chook got away from the farm for a while and Tag along was there too...how lucky to be able to meet with friends....
ReplyDeleteMama Bear