Quilts and shopping

Of course I didn't NEED anything but I couldn't resist. Such fun seeing all the stalls and lovely quilts. Here is what I bought. The hoop is a French General one and I am still getting used to it but it is good. I have just as much trouble getting the spring on as I do with the little flexi hoops!

 Here are a selection of the quilts. This one was my favourite. I just love the yarn dyed fabrics.

 This was a self portrait competition. They are very clever.

 Christine Lethlean had a very lovely display of her work and her student's work. They were just amazing.

Melbourne and AQC

We enjoyed a lovely weekend in Melbourne. We went mostly to go to the AQC but enjoyed some good meals and lots of laughs. The highlight was our visit to the beautiful exhibition building for AQC.

 So lovely to see so many wonderful shops under one beautiful roof. Always love Anni and Pete's gorgeous stand.

  It was great to see Helen too and to see the whole Stitch Therapy quilt!

 The Bebe Bold stall was a delight too.

Thought I had best share some lemon tart.....there are very good ones in Melbourne.

 On Saturday, I was very spoilt for my birthday as the girls took me to St Kilda Pier for brunch.

I was also given this wonderful bag. It is so special and made with William Morris fabric.

 After  all that breakfast we still couldn't resist a cake in Acland St.

I will share the quilts and shopping next time.

Gifts .....

It was my birthday last week! Getting very old but lucky to be healthy and able to enjoy lots of good things in life. I was spoilt with cakes! My study group had one for my on Thursday and Amy and the  boys made me one in the afternoon. I then had morning tea as well on Saturday morning with the family. Didn't get many photos taken but have lovely memories.

 I also caught up with Fiona on Monday for lunch and that was very special too. She gave me these beautiful scissors and a liberty hanky too.

She had also given me this amazing book and purse from her amazing trip to the Tokyo quilt show.

 I also received this beautiful necklace, shoe bag and card from Paddy.

 I have packed some shoes into my new shoe bag as tomorrow I am off to Melbourne with some friends for the AQC. Can't wait.

Progressing...

It is fun to stitch the Stitch Therapy blocks each day. Here are my latest blocks.

 I have also managed to complete the borders and put the Here, There and Everywhere quilt together. It just needs the small outer border. This quilt has been a real pleasure to stitch.

 I also added 2 extra maps. They take forever to stitch but are worth the effort.

Stitching....

There has been a little progress on my Stitch Therapy 365. I am keeping up with one a day at the moment. Here are a few recent ones.

 In the sewing room, I have been making more blocks for the Here, There and Everywhere quilt. I am up to the last border. I also found time to finally block this scarf that I finished a while ago. Blocking makes such a difference.

 So nice to see the Wednesday girls have been busy. Jayne and Roni went to a class at Addicted to Fabric with Lisa Mattock. Here are their gorgeous creations.

 Roni had also made these fabulous bunnies and decorations!