Splendid Sampler

Blocks 3 & 4

I'm doing machine blanket stitch for any applique in this project which isn't like me really 

but I have sooooo many projects on the go that this is just for fun and to use my stash.

This block would look much better needle turned but hey you get that sometimes.

A little retail therapy from Sue Daley.....

Very naughty really.....

Toodles

Gail Pan workshop

Thanks to Maree for organising such a fabulous weekend with Gail Pan....

it's so nice to spend time with like minded girls and having Gail's wonderful kits to stitch.

Gail was so generous with her time, everyone enjoyed chatting and having a good giggle with her too.

 What a bevy of beauties......

 Maree put together these lovely  applique kits for Saturday

Inside was our project for the day but I don't seem to have a photo of the pattern

its called Scrappy Red Baskets.

Great displays of Gail's work.

My table companions.....

Sunday saw us with another wonderful project....

So excited about this one.....love it.

Lovely little hexie bag made for us by Maree....

inside there was everything we need for this project.

I  only took photos of naughty food....

I won a door prize..... lucky me

Thanks so much Maree

Some of my shopping.....

Finally a big Thank you to Gail for the workshop .....

and of course Maree for all her hard work to bring it all together.

Now to get these projects finished......

Toodles

Block 2

Block 2 of "The Splendid Sampler"

I havd a big day out tomorrow at a Gail Pan workshop so I'm off to bed now.
Toodles 

Glenrose retreat Feb 2016

Another wonderful retreat this year at this gorgeous place.......

all one can ask for really.....

great accommodation, fantastic ladies, laughing and eating.....

Oh yes .... sewing of course

Devon shire tea on arrival....

 Lots of sewing projects from all the girls so this is a photo overload.....

I have just realised that I haven't a photo of Teresa so I had to pinch this from Sandi ...

Jenny and Teresa

me and De

Teresa's fantastic projects.... you did so well.

A wow look at this.....

Teresa's Postcards from Paris quilt almost finished.....

Super job.....love it

Susan escaped my camera too so thank you Teresa for this photo...

I just love this wall hanging that Susan made....

Susan's quilt progress.

Jenny with her terrific little bags

and slippers

De with her projects....

These monkeys are so cute.

De's quilt for her camper trailer and it is soooo huge, wonderful.

Sandi with her mug bags....

Such a cute bag

This is such a great photo of Noela.....

Noela had a table runner theme to her projects

Great work Noela, they look terrific.

Norreen with her zippy bag, beautiful fabric.

Well done ....

My quilt tops done....

Hidden Stars...

and a Japanese quilt.

I was very pleased with my efforts.....

A lovely fat 1/4 gift from Glenis the owner of the retreat.....

and my shopping

Yummy food .....

Shopping at Canning Town.....

Last but not least we all  joined in with the Splendid Sampler.....

 they all look fantastic..... well done girls.

naturally Sandi made 2......

my Heart block

Great bunch of girls....

Thank you for another wonderful retreat.....

 last cuppa together before the goodbye hugs...

 I hope I haven't forgotten anything or anyone.... 

I'm off now to my comfy chair for a well deserved rest.

Toodles