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Bathurst blog meet 2015


Ohh I had the most lovely weekend. On Friday morning Jan and I headed out west to Bathurst. After a little stop at Blackheath for the compulsory antique shop and lunch we headed to The home patch where we did a little bit of retail therapy. We arrived late in the afternoon to the sounds of the corks popping.



What's the rules about drinking and sewing????
i don't think it's illegal . . . .  well, not yet


There was lots of concentration


And Victoria, after a pretty big rest over the winter, she got a work out 


She sewed


And sewed


Until all of the centre was together. I completed the centre at about 10am on Sunday morning
i purchased the red fabric for the next border today, so now i just need to save a little money then he'd down to red shed for some backing fabric and batting.

which batting do you prefer?


Of course we did so much more than just sewed, we had show and tell and we told stories , we laughed and like pavlov's dog we knew at the sound of a little bell that it was time for food. It was such a lovely weekend getting to know each other better. Some of us even tried to get their phone to talk dirty to them , with hilarious consequences.
It s very easy to get wrapped up in your own little bubble, it s not until you spend some time with some like minded friendly people that you realise the importance of good friends and laughter . . . . And a little retail therapy . . . 

Ciao

            Googy Girl
                                     

                                     "Life is like a cup of tea, it s all in how you make it"

Comments

creations.1 said…
A beautiful post Googy - and all so true - a wonderful weekend with beautiful friends!
Susan said…
Your new quilt is superb. I think a red binding will be perfect for it. So glad you had a lovely weekend.
Sharm said…
I have to say I'm pretty envious of all you girls getting to attend such a wonderful weekend. I've yet to go on a sewing weekend, but it sure looks like you achieve sew much while having sew much fun!!! Love the work you got done!
I so want that quilt.........love your pics.........was great to catch up.........and all the extra hugs.......
Show and Tell said…
Oh the concentration....LOL
Wish we were doing it all again this weekend Googy xx
Love your quilt Googy and it was a fab weekend or was so good to spend time with you again 💗💗
Cheryll said…
It WAS a wonderful weekend away wasn't it. Thanks for your great company...
& I love your flimsy. You were very studious over the 3 days as you finished the whole top.
WooHoo. xox
Anne Heidi said…
It looks like you all had a wonderful time! Your quilt is gorgeous!!
Oh and my favorite batting for large quilts is cotton, or sometimes a cotton/polyester blend if I want the quilt a bit lighter.
wish2stitch said…
What a great weekend! Love the gold background fabric on your quilt. Can you send me your email address for Middlebrook? Thanks
Jodie said…
What a great weekend... Great pictures capturing it... xx

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