Out and about

Today I was up early and off to Barwon Heads, the Seachange ladies were off on a bus trip to Ballarat and Gisborne. It was cold and wet this morning and stayed that way all day

Our first stop was Gails Patchwork Emporium in Ballarat, view from the cold back veranda....

from the front gate

our second stop was also in Ballarat at Eureka Patchwork and I forgot to take a photo!! We had planned to have lunch in the Botanic Gardens in Ballarat but it was too wet and cold so we headed off down the freeway

in the heavy rain

we had magazines to read on the bus

guess where the noisy corner was today!!

Our next stop was Patch n Quilt Gisborne

and guess who was there!! None other than Irene Blanck, who was in the shop to help Mary,  Love the cutting pose!!

this was the weather on the way home. 

here are the goodies that came home with me, two patterns by Irene Blanck to make bags, a Santa, Aussie fabric for Aussie Hero quilts, some white with sparkle for an Xmas quilt and the bumble bee fabric because I liked it!!

This happy Santa will find a home in New Zealand

Happy sewing.

On the road again....photo heavy once again....

Yes, today I have been to Gisborne and back...but for a very good cause...to catch up with these ladies...

Marg, Jo and Anne....serious stuff here!!

Ann, Christine and Kim...

Elyte and Barb....love this photo...

Look who is working away here......

but easily distracted...Lol!!! Barb and Annie...

Jo and Annie...

Tracee busy working too!! The flowers in the bags are part of a beautiful Christmas gift Tracee gave everyone....

our bloggers gathering in Gisborne this time...we gathered at Patch'nQuilt...

after lunch and a little show and tell

Barb's beautiful crochet blanket

up close...

Lyns quilt made from scraps she was given..

Jo's shirt challenge quilt from a few years ago...

Christine's beautiful quilt...

Kim's lovely quilt with Bonnie and Camille fabric

this beautiful pear quilt was made by Elyte...

Jo with her swap...

Marg with her swap from moi!!

Kim with her swap...

Barb with her swap...

my swap from the lovely Barb..isn't it cute?

Lyn with her swap...

Ann with her swap from Lyn...

Ann with her swap...

Christine with her swap...

and here are all the goodies....Phew...I think that is enough for now.....was wonderful to catch up with this talented group of women...lots of chatting and laughing....and a little sewing!! Quilting friends are the best!

Happy sewing.

My local quilt shop

I was back in the local quilt shop Patch n Quilt because I NEEDED fabric for a new project...as you do!! Lol! I was asking about washing fabric before using, I am using black, and was concerned about getting the creases out after washing, Mary said not to iron damp fabric dry as it stretches the fabric and another customer said to put a little white vinegar in the washing water......never heard of that one ......and that is why I love the quilting community, there is always someone around who will help with their ideas and knowledge!

Happy sewing!