A few things

 A few things to share today. I have enjoyed another birthday. I was very spoilt with lunch out with my family, morning tea with the Wednesday morning girls and a yummy cake at afternoon stitching too! Feeling old but glad to be able to enjoy lots of fun outings! Here are a few pictures of lunch out. The miss had had an easter outing beforehand!

Benny just enjoyed his book and of course his hamburger.

I have been enjoying some cross stitching recently. These will make some cute decorations.

I have finally begun adding the applique to the borders of my Vermont Summer Medallions quilt. 

I had a lovely email today from Alison who still reads this blog! Thanks Alison for your message. Here is a delightful pouch she has made recently using a gorgeous old doily.

I must go and pack my bag as I am heading to Melbourne early tomorrow to go to the AQC and to a retreat in Ballan. So exciting!

Stitching

 The ladies at afternoon stitching have made some gorgeous things. It is always such fun when we get together and chat, eat and stitch. Roni has made these delightful decorations.

Beth wowed us with this very special bag!

On Wednesday evening it was lovely to see this gorgeous bag that Margaret has made for her daughter. So so cute.

Judy has made these cute easter baskets and has made felt bunnies to go in them.

Anita and Deanna went on retreat and made so many quilt tops! I didn't get any pictures except this one of this great zippered pouch that Anita was given.

Barbara is making these delightful easter hangings.

I have finally made my way back to the sewing room and made up this little purse. Lovely pattern from Anni Downs' new book.

I have also braved making the big borders on my Vermont Summer Medallion quilt. I was a little hesitant cutting the large pieces and adding the triangles but getting there now.

I also received last year's blog book. It is pretty skinny as not that much happened last year but nice to have it in print form.

Lovely weekend away

 Every year our Thursday group has a lovely weekend away at the coast. It is a delightful time of relaxing, yummy food and plenty of time to enjoy our favourite pastimes. Some swam, some read, many did puzzles and some stitched. We went to Long Beach this year and it was a great house with a lovely view. On the way we enjoyed fish and chips in Batemans Bay.

On the way home we enjoyed some french gallettes and pancakes in Braidwood Delicious.

Outings

 We enjoyed a lovely day at the coast recently. Perfect weather and I even went in for a swim.

Then last Friday, we went on a short cruise to Hobart. It was so relaxing, calm seas, good books and perfect weather.

On Sunday we took the local bus to Richmond which was a lovely day out. They have a yummy bakery here too.

On Monday, we walked to Battery Point to look at the lovely old houses.

It was only 5 nights but very enjoyable.