The Weekend That Was.. Fabulous

Hello Again, another post from me, this must be a record.

I just have to update you on our weekend trip to Talbingo with the ladies - it was sew very good for the soul. I am having a few extra days off before Easter and am definitely in relax mode. Angus my cat coped quite well without me, but I was most definitely not allowed to go anywhere with him sleeping most of the night, if not on top of me...very very close.

Everyone had a most relaxing time, some did a little, some did heaps! Here are some photos.

 

Peace & Tranquility in The Mountains

 

Wine O' Clock

My Big Effort: French Mosaic (Karen Cunningham design) top is COMPLETE with Mitred border. It was my first effort & boy did that take some work! I am really happy with the result.

These two are Judy's: the one above for her Grandson.

And her fairy quilt which has made many trips to Talbingo finished at last.

 

Dinner...and it was yum!

 

JulieAnn hard at work on Florence. Lots of borders added; it just grew & grew

 

Florence (Susan Smith design) ready to stitch stars & paisley's (aka teardrops & apostrophe's). This really is beautiful, one I'd like to add to the list. JulieAnn has quite a few projects on the go, sorry I didn't get a few more photos JA.

 

I took Irish Circles (Karen Cunningham design) with me, its been along time. Stitched some rings, then had a look at what I've done so far. You can tell how long its been packed away by the creases. Another whole round of blocks, then borders to go, that makes it sound so simple doesn't it!

A little bit of prepping

Back onto Challenge quilt, feeling a bit starry eyed, but a plan in mind now for the way forward.

 

And this is Angus, a happy cat with Mum home.

 

Wishing you all a Safe & Happy Easter.

 

Til next time

 

Linda

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Sew Excited!!

Hello Friends

It's been quite some time, but I can really say I am excited, esctatic even!!

Tomorrow JulieAnn & I are heading off to Talbingo Mountain Retreat for a long weekend of stitching, relaxation, good times, wine & Friendship with a most lovely group of ladies.

Since my last post I've been progressing along with a couple of projects. They are definitely on the to do list this weekend.

Firstly I got the centre of French Mosaic completed, slightly modified from the original by Karen Cunningham, then attached first border #1. I got stuck with this fabric & ended up ordering something new & of course its another French General. WOW....how long it had been to get "happy mail".

Removing Papers

Centre Stitched

 

An Afternoon at the Machine

First Border & what I had for Final Border

The New Border Fabric

I've also got back to the Convict Challenge quilt - now this was meant to be finished in 2012. I'm very late, but keen for it to grow. My Brown Paper Bag was predonimantly pinks & yellows. I decided on paper piecing, its a design definitely in progress. My inspiration came from Annette Gero's book "The Fabric of Society - Australia's Quilt Heritage from Convict Times to 1960".

 

 

 

 

Sew til next time - very soon, happy stitching. I plan on updating a little more frequently. You can follow me on Instragram; User lmg065.

Love
Linda xx

 

 

Wine, Women & Sewing

Our little group recently enjoyed 5 days of absolute Bliss at Talbingo Mountain Retreat.

We have named ourselves WAGS, & no, it doesn't mean that! I think I can share with you:

Wine And Gone Sewing

We achieved much, laughed lots, we cooked, ate & drank....well, not too much.

At least once a year we make our journey to Talbingo. Deciding what to take, getting there & unpacking the sewing machine are all part of the excitement.

To create, to share, to be inspired, to relax & unwind with a fabulous group of women - Friends - is truly special. 

So what did we do; well here's a peek.

JulieAnn's Jan's Quilt

JA with her Pies & Tarts

Judy starting her Double Wedding Ring

 Judy's our resident Bag Lady!

Deb's Always Smiling

Deb's design...she's a very clever lady!

Trina - her work is amazing.

Start of Trina's Jelly Roll Quilt

My Arabesque top...a Michele Hill design

William Morris Garden wallhanging...another Michele quilt

And Where Were We:

Talbingo Mountain Retreat

The Colours are Amazing

Blowering Dam on the way Home



I hope you've enjoyed our first WAGS story

Til Next Time....Happy Stitching

Linda xx

On a Countdown.

I am on several countdowns!!!!

I am now within 10 tarts to being done on my Pies and Tarts quilt.  I have 3 sleeps till I leave for 5 days of sewing with some fantastic friends and 1 month till I have 2 weeks at home by myself (with Buddy the dog) while husband travels with Son1 to visit Daughter and Son 2 and girlfriend in England.

I didn't think I would make the Pies and Tarts deadline (end of April) last week.  I still had quite a few to go - all hand stitched, but this weekend I have really pulled out all stops.  A trip shopping with Dearest Darling in Albury gave me an hour there and back sewing time.  He needs new clothes for his travels.

If you have a husband who doesn't clothes shop until things are beyond repair you will understand my double excitement. Sewing and shopping ALL in one day.  Mind you, there were miniml shops involves and a promise of lunch out to smooth the way. 

I am almost ready for the 5 days away.   Only problem is what NOT to take.  I want to have finishitis while away, so planning on quilting 1 Flying Geese Quilt, finish several Michele Hill quilt tops, and maybe start Pies and Tarts quilting.  But then I need to take some hand sewing as well.  So by now you see my problem ...... so many quilts...so little time.....

When I get back hopefully I will have some finishes to share.  Wish me luck!

Happy quilting and happy days to all.


JulieAnn