Let's Get Stitched...Hobart....2016

Twelve months ago I thought it might be a nice idea to attend Let's Get Stitched in Hobart, Tasmania and Mr Armchair said why not!!!
Very exciting as it was to be my first time to this Event

The time finally arrived
My plane above before boarding

My room in Hobart

Even though I hadn't met some of these gals in person it felt like I knew most of them.......the amazing world of the 'net!!!

Narelle, Helen/Heather (? sorry but I've forgotten), Wendy, Heather, Dawn and Joy

After ordering something to eat I realized I had no cutlery and said so and all these offers came in lol

Group shot...Vicki, Helen/Heather (?) me, Wendy and Dawn again

The next day saw us heading off to our first stop of the day to Helen Stubbings's new Patchwork Shop..... Quarter Inch

Happy shopping here with Wendy

Next stop was New Norfolk........and our second Patchwork Shop for the day

Some old car relics here

After that it was off to the Salmon Ponds where I spotted this cute little hut

and Albino Salmon!!!

Lovely English style gardens were here

Off to Hat Creek Quilts, run by Deirdre Bond Abel, one of the most interesting and lovely Patchwork Shops I have seen 

Deirdre's passions are traditional quilts, reproduction cotton prints from the 19th and early 20th Centuries and washed woven wool.  

Her shop is actually her home and there are quilts scattered throughout the house.  You will see these passions reflected in the goods that she has to offer. 

I couldn't resist purchasing the kit for the above quilt although the colours are a little different

My Kit above........instead of the 'pinky' background for the flowers I think mine will be more 'greeny'

Shez also purchased one so it will be fun to see hers when she has finished and no I haven't started Shez lol

Packed to the Rafters

Quilts scattered throughout the home.......check out that cupboard full

A roll of rich dark felt came home with me

along with 2 fat quarters........one Christmas one and one with my favourite at the moment, fabric with deer on it

I thought that's it until I spotted this lovely bundle of Fat 1/4's

On to Richmond then where I spotted Lavender Ice Cream

Oh my, I have only seen this in Provence, France and had to have some lol

$5 for 1 scoop or $6 for 2......

Not much decision making there!!!

Oh dear, not as intense Lavender flavour but pretty good and the colours fine too

Then a little Challenge for us all

We had to make a Name Badge for Friday night's activities

and holy dooley I'd never made one before

I thought I would sketch one out (I am not a Sketcher) so what made me think of that who knows!!!

I used this little book I purchased at The National Art Gallery 

at the Masterpieces from Paris Exhibition

 Cover is of Vincent Van Gogh's Bedroom at Arles

(Le Chambre de van Gogh a Arles) 1889

My Badge was to be made for 'Val' who I didn't know

Brief was to use Black and White and Val's favourite colour......Lime Green

Front of Badge

and the back

I also whipped up a little lime green bag for her to put it in

and here I am with Val

My badge made by the lovely Michelle

My favourite colour upon asking was maroon.

I just love it

Thank you so much Michelle

That evening we were asked to wear a Mask and of course I forgot mine

but lucky the girls had spares!!!

That sums up my first full day in Hobart at Let's Get Stitched

A free day the next day and then the Stitching Day

I'll be back with more next post

Till then........Dzintra xo

~GDITC.......And just to finish off....Sunday~

Just a few more photos to round up GDITC (Girls Day in the Country) at Nundle

Sunday morning saw us again at Mt Misery for a Farewell Breakfast

With Susan

and Donna aka Chookyblue.  That's about all for pics of our Breakfast.......

didn't even get one of the food

On the way home we called in to see my family near the Central Coast

and as soon as JoJo walked in the door at home off came the boots and she toddled in to her room!!!

Thank you to Kerry from Cottage on the Hill for organising such a wonderful weekend and to all the gals who make it happen......we've all had the best weekend and looking forward to doing it all over again!!!

Dzintra xo

~Girls Day In The Country 2014~

We are back from a lovely Girls Day in the Country hosted by the gorgeous Kerry 

from Cottage on the Hill at Nundle

The 2 first things I packed were my sewing basket and JoJo's suitcase

Then off for an overnight stay with my 2 little grandchildren

After  10 hours of driving with stops Mr Armchair, JoJo and I finally arrived at beautiful Nundle!

This is what the road 30k out looked like.......a storm had been and there was a rainbow

Welcoming signs in

We pull up at the cabins and JoJo says 'Mum's friends (aka Girlfriends)

First stop in town was the delightful Odgers & McLelland Exchange Stores established in 1891 full of vintage style cookware, real brooms, enamel etc.......with not a plastic item in stock......suits me right down to the ground LOL!!!

I also bought an Ostrich Feather Duster

something I have been wanting for years and years

I also ended up buying a coffee pot very similar to the ones above except taller

I call it my 'Dances With Wolves' coffee pot

perfect on the stovetop when there is a blackout

Some enamel bakeware perfect for Shepherd's Pie

(pics with kind permission from Odgers & McLelland)

One of the first Girlfriends I saw was Shez

and Chez!!!

After that up to Kerry's shop

and for you Geo (no blog)

Wooden table in the shop

Timber Basket

Cute birdhouse

Cattle grazing

Also treated myself to a lovely felt hat

Chookyblue hosted a Make It, Fake It or Buy it Swap

and she opted to have JoJo for a partner

above is what JoJo received

a pencil case, milkbottle lollies (her favourite), some stickers and fluro wand

Thanks so much Chooky!!!

I received from Gail a hand towel embroidered with Grub Roses and soap from Goondowindi

The gift I gave was Buy It.....a book received by Lynda

Finished by Dinner for us here at The Peel Inn......we use to live at Peel outside of Bathurst so nice memories at the sound of this name.  

More of the actual day coming!!!