I have just attended my first Let's Get Stitched in Melbourne. It has been a fantastic experience, meeting many new friends as well as catching up with old ones. The highlight of the trip was meeting the Nutters, Vicki Tucek, Fiona Ransley, Dawn Hay and Joy Coey and then on Sunday when we had our stitching day, their special guest designers Vikki Columbine, Marilyn Duncan ( who kept the secret very well as she is one of my Sunday Stitchers Group) and Rosalie Quinlan. I have so many of Rosie's patterns, it was a great surprise and so wonderful to be able to meet her in person. The photo below is one taken at the stitching day of the group.
On Friday we went for a bus trip to several quilt shops, had lunch at Sassafrass and wandered around lots of little shops finally popping in to Spotlight to finish off the day. This photo was taken on Sunday of all the people who travelled on the bus.
We all did a secret badge exchange. I made one for Christine and mine was made by the lovely Joy Coey. It was just perfect Joy. Thank you so much.
Here are a few photos of the shops and my purchases on the day.
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| Top left : Braid & button from Stitch & Patch Top Right : Fabric ,labels & braid from Lilly Patches Bottom left : Fabric & wooden heart from Patchwork with Gail B Bottom Right : Fabric & LED light from Spotlight. |
We had lunch at Sassafrass at Miss Marple's Tea Shop (sorry no photo) and then I had a look through all the little shops there and found this clock for my lounge in a vintage style shop.
I have lots more to show but will leave it at this for today.
Will be back soon. Happy Stitching till then................
it was so lovely meeting you Noela and i will see you next year.xx
ReplyDeleteIt was wonderful to meet you in person. Such a great time was had by all.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had som much fun !!!
ReplyDeleteWow - it sounds amazing!!! I wonder how long it will take you all to come back down to earth?!!
ReplyDeleteloving the huge group photo, now that is a photo full of happy faces!
ReplyDeleteGreat name tags and I love that clock.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great time you had...lovely memories made. Both badges are lovely x
ReplyDeleteSounds like lots and lots of fun Noela
ReplyDeleteWOW... some wonderful buys there! Go play and enjoy! :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you guys had an absolute blast...I'd love to hear your take on the quilt shops you visited. Im heading off to melbourne in three weeks and Im planning my own assault.
ReplyDeleteLOVE that clock.
Fantastic photos I love that clock..
ReplyDeleteIt is so lovely to relive the weekend through everyone's photos and posts. So pleased you enjoyed the weekend. Hugs xx
ReplyDeleteHi Noela - so glad to see you had a great time at LGS, and those purchases will keep you happy for a while! x
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful weekend. Glad you had a good trip and got home safely.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a wonderful time. Love your new clock!
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