~A Meeting with SSCS Partner Dagmar~

This is the little gift I received from Dagmar as she made her way down the Coast a couple of weeks ago.  Dagmar was my Secret Santa Christmas Swap Partner a few years ago.  SSCS is hosted by Chookyblue.  To read the post go over here

Dagmar and me together

Dagmar and Husband Werner

Together with Mr Armchair

We had a look at a map of Germany and Dagmar's area whilst she was here 

This is the Mini Quilt I made for Dagmar.........an Anni Downs of Hatched and Patched pattern.

We had the best time meeting each other.......so much fun!!!

Thank you Dagmar and Werner for coming to see us..........Wunderbar

Blogmeet at Quilt Show at Darling Harbour...Part 1

WOW, WOW, WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just back this weekend from the Craft and Quilt Fair at Darling Harbour where there was a Blogmeet organized by the gorgeous Chookyblue

'Cardygirl' aka Alison......'Buddyandme' aka Sue-Ann......me...'On My Verandah' aka Maree......

'Joy Patch' aka Joy and 'Chookyblue' aka Donna

I met Chooky at Anni's stand within 10 minutes of arriving at the Show...

we just recognized each other from photos...

12.30pm was the designated time to meet fellow bloggers......and here we all are out the front...

And like Kate said...I didn't know the Papparazzi were coming either ha ha...

great pics girls!!!

~Pic from Kate~

'Fairy Floss' aka Lea who is about to start a blog......Chooky......Cardygirl......me

'Peaceful Threads' aka Fiona with Chooky...

Chooky, 'Patchwork Angel' aka Sandy and Maree......

'Time to Stitch' aka Sylvia......Fiona......and standing on the end is Patricia

In the centre is 'Sarah's Prim Treasures' aka Sarah and 'Re-De--Zine' aka De

With Donna...

With Kate...

I have thoroughly enjoyed myself these last few days putting faces to names...

it's amazing how most of us who had never met recognized each other and hugged like long lost friends!!!  Blogging has certainly been life changing for me...

the friendships made......the amount of sewing I am doing and learning about......

and being able to come here for breaks from caring......it all means so much

And not to forget dear Mr Armchair who walked Darling Harbour.......took train trips with JoJo and attended to her care while I literally 'played' for 2 days and experienced a bit of 'freedom'......

Thank You So Very Very Much!!!  (I think he needs a break now ha ha)

THE QUILTS

So many beautiful ones......here are a few

My Favourite Stall......Hatched and Patched...

A lot of us kept going back to Anni's and back and back...

And here's the girl herself......Anni Downes...

I'm from Bathurst and I still remember sitting in Geo's (no blog) lounge room one day and stitching with a group of friends when Anni told us she was opening a shop......and the rest is history!!!

I am so proud to know Anni and watch her grow and grow with her beautiful designs...

Some designs from Anni's new book 'The Simple Life'

Does anyone know the name of this one......I think I might need it ha ha...

I couldn't resist this pincushion 'Prairie Flower' so bought the kit for it...

Lots of advice and help from Chooky about hexagons...

Thanks so much Donna!!!

I also met Susan and she had made this beautiful bag by Anni......might need to make this one too LOL!!!

But wait there's more...

I'll be back with the shopping......the food......the sights

Thank you so very very much Donna for organizing this blogmeet...

It was wonderful to meet you and all gals......I had the BEST time!!!!!

Love Dzintra xoxo