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Crafting frenzy


Two weekends ago I was fortunate to spend the whole weekend with the most lovely group of Women. I attended the Bathurst blog meet. Held this year at the Vale at Perthville. organised by the fabulous Chookyblue.



It was pretty exciting in many ways, I got to visit,


The home patch and do some serious retail therapy.


I just adore Annie s designs and added these to my collection.


I also got to do a few laps around Mt Panorama ( something now off my bucket list) it was a really fabulous weekend and I returned home refreshed and enthusiastic to get crafty. But not just with sewing.


After many discussions with Sonia my enthusiasm for baking bread was re invigorated and I have started a new sourdough starter, we did have a little hiccup but Sonia popped me back on the right track and I really hope to make a loaf this weekend.

After chatting with Kylie and Jodie I felt a little enthused to get my knitting needles back out and since a purchased some lovely cotton off Jodie I thought I would knit a face washer as a Christmas gift.

Before I went to Bathurst I had purchased some cord to have a go at a cord basket, so I made one of those as well. They are super quick and relatively easy.

And whilst i was at Bathurst I started a pincushion designed by Anni, I nearly have the top complete.

So I ve been a very busy gal. But it feels just great.

if you would like to see more photo's of the blog met head on over to 
either
blogs

"Hope your hands are working on a project that you love"

Ciao

Googy Girl

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Comments

Susan said…
Looks like you had a happy and creative weekend.
Glad you had a ball Googy xx
Fiona said…
lovely weekend and some gorgeous patterns... how fun to do the lap too!!

Hugz
Anonymous said…
awesome post trish.xx
You've been a busy girl since Bathurst, well done

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