I have returned from one of Chookyblue's infamous blog meets re-inspired for sewing, blogging and socialising, none of which I've done for some time! It was a great time reconnecting with old friends and putting faces to so many names.
Especially lovely to see Peg and Dale (and their namesakes) from Club Quilt again.
It was wonderful to meet Lynda in Wonderland. Lynda (centre)and I have read each other's blogs for ages, and she recently got me out of trouble with a project when the instructions were less than clear.
Beautiful gifts were exchanged in Chooky's 'Make it, Bake It or Fake It' swap.
The Show & Tell was jaw-droppingly good. Lynda showed us her Gingham Girls quilt - so much work in this. She stitches beautifully.
Michelle had several beautiful quilts on the go, and I was especially taken with this happy yellow piece. She says it is a fusion of several designs. Lovely!
At one point in the afternoon, I was talking to Peg & Dale and conversation turned to how our memories are failing as we age - surely not! I proposed a theory that it's not so much that we are forgetting things, but that there is just so much more to remember these days. We nodded in solemn agreement. I then left, forgetting to pay for my lunch! I am sticking to my theory!
Here is a list of the talented ladies who made it to Bathurst 2013 ... just so that I don't forget :) Everything that I've neglected to write about will be covered in their posts I'm sure.
Kris @ BaiSiNoLil
Suze @ Bear's Mum
Donna @ Chookyblue
Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crafts
Sonia @ Forever Always
Peg @ Happy in Quilting
Anni @ Hatched & Patched
Kylie @ Indigo & Quince
Janice @ Jannimary
Ann @ Lavender Blue Stitches
Jan @ Little Red Hen
Lynda @ Lynda in Wonderland
Sue @ Quilting in Stitches
Anita @ Riley's Ramblings
Sandy @ Sandy's Patchwork Angel
Kate @ Show & Tell
Karen @ Stashing with Style
Susan @ Thimble Stitch
Hope I've not forgotten (!) anyone. Apologies that I've pinched photos from everyone. I was so busy remembering everyone's names that I forgot to take photos! Look forward to chatting with you all online soon. Bloom x