On the way to Daylesford we stopped at Ballan to look for a cache, but we ended up exploring the op shop. Everything in the town had been yarn bombed, including this display outside the pub.
this beautiful old building was originally a tea house
the Werribee River was very high
we stopped to have a look at Sailors Falls, the water coming over was amazing.
One of the locals out the kitchen window.
My first efforts, all cut out before the retreat, went together the first afternoon and evening.
busy ladies.
Three of us had an outing to Trentham Falls, partly to see the volume of water, I have not seen this much water at the falls before, and partly to do a geocache!
The photo is very dark but this shop had a beautiful fabric hanging under the verandah.
A finish for Sue on Thursday.
More of the locals on Thursday, Mum and bub feeding at the same time
I am listening even though I might not be looking!
Mum and bub
She has such a huge pouch, bubs tail seems to be hanging out too!!
I think these were wallabies rather than kangaroos but I am not certain.
Carleen has a finish.
I put my next effort onto the design wall, all the half square triangles were prepared at home.
Judy had a finish, a beautiful quilt from left over blocks.
Thursday morning was 1 deg C when I surfaced, I had missed most of the frost!!
The cars were still icy though.
The kookaburra was looking for breakfast
I accidently got this photo of the lichen while trying to zoom in on the kookaburra!!
Wednesday evening and Thursday morning I made 54 One Block Wednesday blocks ,
Margaret has a growing collection of dog blocks
How cute is this one with the glasses!!
Carleen was working on her wall hanging..love all the flowers!
Finished quit, slightly different to the pattern, but I am happy with it.
I had a great few days, back home now and caching up.
Happy stitching.
I enjoyed every one of the beautiful photos. You were staying at a lovely place, and I just loved the 'locals' No kangaroos over here in the fields, just rabbits and such. You and the other ladies all have so much talent, loved the fab quilts etc. have a great weekend, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun weekend. You were all productive and it’s good that you had a chance to see some sights as well.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful your photos are Sue. Love the kangaroo ones - it seems so strange to just see them out your window. Love everyones creations & you sure got alot achieved Sue. Bet the Supervisor is happy to see you home again xx
ReplyDeleteVery productive - love the wildlife and waterfalls - I've just been out in the "country" for a retreat too and although there are kangaroos around we don't see them much - and any waterfall would probably be bone dry at the moment!
ReplyDeleteLove the dogs - and LOVE the dress form - I have one of them - sort of started ...well I have cut some flowers Isn't it good when you can go home after retreat and keep on sewing???
Looks like a nice time away. Thank you for sharing the Kangaroo photo's....fabulous! Looks like you all got a lot achieved.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely array of quilts. You have been very busy despite the cold weather. Looks like you hadi a great time and a very productive one.
ReplyDeleteGreat work Sue - by you and your friends. I do love the floral dress hanging! Beautiful pictures too. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a great time it seems everyone had. I had forgotten it could get so cold there, if you went up! I'm sure you were all warm and having a wonderful time, though. It looks it, and so much progress made! I like the way you put the HSTs together, too.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos - quilts, wildlife, and waterfalls.
ReplyDeleteAn amazing place for a quilt retreat!! The falls look beautiful and I LOVED "seeing" the locals :) All of you were so productive, that is a lovely collection of quilts.
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It looks like a very productive and enjoyable retreat - well done on getting so much done. Good idea to have things cut etc ready to sew, I must try to be more organised like that next time!
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