Friends in Stitches - the weekend round up

Friday was all about the Craft Fair. Lots of retail therapy to be had.

Sadly all I came out with was some Washi Tape and a thimble!
Lots of Beautiful Quilts on display.
And catching up with so many new and old friends.

A Quiet drink afterwards on Southbank with a lovely group of ladies then off to Glen Waverley on the train.

Walking into the Novotel was a bit like coming home.  More new and old friends. It was like every time you turned around there was someone new to say hello to.  

Then came Saturday morning.

A true treat for the senses. The excitement and anticipation as everyone waited to get inside the Ballroom to see what was waiting for us. And of course everyone is interested as to what was in the Goody Bags.

Saturday's Bag

Three new, not yet released, fully kitted patterns, designed just for these two days.

Be sure to keep your eyes open in your LQS as these patterns will be available very soon.

and in Sunday's Goody Bag ......

again, all fully kitted.

I chose to work on Gail's project.  Decision for me was simple as it was the only one using one thread color. A lot less concentrating when chatting! lol  (Blogger is giving me grief now so tilt your head for the next pic!) This is all I got completed over the two days. It is a great indication of how much fun and chatting was had :)

and of course we cant forget a pic of some of the treats on offer.

All around the Ballroom the designers, Natalie Lymer, Leanne Beasley and Gail Pan had their beautiful and inspiring samples on display. Let me share a few.

and of course a little Retail Therapy at the shop :)

(I threw in my Washi tape so it didn't feel lonely)

The first two patterns were inspired by Natalie's Samples.  The second one is one of Natalie's earlier patterns. Just imagine it made in one of her fabric ranges now.  I am really looking forward to making it in brighter fabrics. The stitcheries are so cute.

I have had an amasing opportunity to meet so many blogging friends both new and old. To be able to talk in person and put a real face to the names. We will continue to chat and some I will see again in November.  I have even had the honor of meeting ladies that I only know through Instagram ... Thank you Roz for my snail .... he is so adorable :)

A huge thank you to Leanne Beasley, Nataile Lymer and Gail Pan for an absolutely fun filled weekend

and a special thank you to my travelling buddies Shez and Claire.

hugs Sharon

(sorry for the long post)

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