Apart from another visit to the doctor and a trip to the chemist for a third lot of antibiotics, I hadn’t left the house for a week as this sinus infection continues its hold on yours truly. All my social activities have been cancelled including, Agog and Aghast!, attendance at the Australian Quilt Convention – missed it for The. First. Time. Ever!!
However, yesterday morning my lovely friend Glenda called in and, brooking no argument, bundled me into the car to take me to a much awaited, long held sewing day; I had thought she’d be taking my apologies, not me!
Our travels took to us to the beautiful home of Cathy
(read more about this gorgeous furniture here), where, surrounded by a sumptuous array of quilts, we caught up with friends, made new friends, and, as always, had a fabulous time! Here’s a sampling of what we saw and got up to…
Lots and lots of show and tell, mandatory!
Lots of chat and laughter, of course!
Quilts old and new, sublime!
Sewing accoutrements and food, obviously!
There were bloggers, ex-bloggers and non-bloggers.
Fascinating to discover how we’d all came to this point, be it from the traditional route of beginners class at a shop (me!), or the self taught from books, magazines and Internet.
Wonderful to hear where some of us want to/are going to venture to next in our quilting journey.
Interesting to discuss the state of our industry and the technology available.
Such a fun day! Thank you ladies, and especially Cathy for hosting this delightful sew-in!
Within 5 minutes of being dropped at home, late afternoon, I was in my pj’s, with a cup of tea, doing a fetching impression of a couch potato, and there I stayed for the rest of the afternoon and evening. I valiantly stayed up to view “Call the Midwife”, sobbing my way through another fabulous episode (not a good look for the sinuses!), and fell exhausted into bed not to arise until some 11 hours later!
It’s going to be another quiet day here at p and c!! Hope you had a great weekend.
Happy stitching
Meredithe
pomegranate and chintz 
I too am suffering from a sinus infection. It is a good thing my husband buys kleenex by the case. It has not stopped me working on my scrap box…cutting them all into strips and squares. I am now ready for the next scrappy quilt…if I can keep the cat out of the basket. Hope you are on the mend and I do love your posts.
I am sorry to hear you haven’t been well! What a wonderful day you had being surrounded by those inspirational quilts and fun people! Get better soon!
Lovelly day . Good to see you out and about . I too have had the same kidnapper. xx
It sounds like the day was just what the doctor ordered (or at least should have!) Hope you’re better soon. 😦
not a reproduction in sight – how inspirational!!!! Well you got upset watching call the midwife – after it was over turned to watch the last 10 mins downtown – that was soooo sad!!!!!
Thanks for sharing the lovely works in progress! Much inspiration there.:)
I hope you feel better soon. I have not doubt you sewing outing was welcome. Looking at the show and tell I have decided that I’m definitely missing out on colour in my life. So it’s time to do something about it now. Thanks for sharing the inspiration.
Well, if you’re going to be kidnapped, I’d say, that’s the way to do it. I LOVE the quilt in the first picture. And it looks like you had a wonderful show and tell. Was Ms. Lollylegs present? One of those quilts tops looks like one she recently posted on Instagram!
A comment from Majorca – I hope it cheers you up! Our villa has WiFi so I can read you on my kindle. Get well soon. Love the show and tell!
Glad you got out!!! Looks like a gorgeous day! Talk soon x
I sat down with some stitching to watch “Call the Midwife” but couldn’t sew for weeping!!! Is it me or is this season “grittier”? T. I hope you’re feeling better very soon and thank you for sharing the fabulous show and tell.
I love all your pictures! Very pretty. I haven’t seen Call the Midwife. Been looking at Mr. Selfridge though. I miss Downtown Abbey!
Downton* silly autocorrect!
Great photos Meredithe. I am still trying to write my post! It was really lovely to see you again. We are very lucky to be included in these wonderful get togethers.
Fabulous day, awesome photo’s! Wish we could do it all more often! xo