Melbourne trip

 We decided just a week before to head to Melbourne for the AQC. We had a lovely time in Melbourne shopping, eating and we especially enjoyed the quilt show. It was very busy on Thursday when we went but it is always such a nice show. Lovely to see some favourite designers like Anni Downs and Natalie Bird. There were a few purchases too.

On Friday besides more shopping and eating, we decided to go to the Art centre and saw a display of wonderful constumes of Divas through the years. Outfits from people like Dame Nellie Melba and Kylie Minogue. They were quite amazing.

We then had a long trip home on Saturday on the delayed train and bus!

Weekend away

 Eleven of us headed away for our annual retreat at the coast a few weeks ago. It was a lovely relaxing time with lots of chatting, good food, stitching for some and puzzles. There was also some walking and even a bit of swimming!

Outings, a gift and a new start

 Last week a group of us went to see My Brilliant Career at the theatre. It was a musical and I was amazed at how well it was presented. The actors were all talented musicians and singers and we loved the show.

We then checked out the quilt exhibition at the museum of the history of Canberra quilters.

I received a wonderful early birthday gift. Thank you, Fiona, for my very special gift.

I also finished my little basket using liberty scraps. Time consuming but good fun.

Felt like knitting so started my Flower Child cardigan. Another learning curve as even though I made one last year, I have forgotten lots!

Catching up

My goodness, a whole month has gone by! Here we are in March. I have been making things and going places! I finished my blue Santa. Haven't decided how to finish him but will get to that later. I have also stitched green Santa.

This scarf was a big job but I am thrilled with the result.

I had been hoarding this crazy wool for a while and decided to make another Love Note Sweater. I did use the correct needles this time which does make a difference.

My daughter, Lyndal learnt how to stitch baskets and taught me! Time consuming but fun.

Family catch ups! Jack went on his first long camp recently and had a great time.

He also starred in the Hale magazine and swam in the swimming carnival.

The miss had her first assembly last week and it was very good. She played in the band, accompanied her friend on the drums, sang, danced and performed in a video!