Scrub Stitchin’ - Part 9 - The Final One - What I Worked on

Finally, we are at the end of these posts.

So, what did I work on?

Firstly, I started on the Batik Fish appliqué.  My grand plan was to do a bit each day, so I wouldn’t get sick of it. Well, I worked on them on Wednesday, in amongst lots of chatting and catching up with everyone and having my first ever massage.  (I’ll be doing that again next time if she is there.)

I thought I would have them completed by lunch on Thursday, so kept going.  I underestimated things, and did’t get them finished until late that afternoon.  Here I am working on the very last stitches.

I was one very happy camper to have that job completed.  It won’t take all that long to get the quilt top made, once I have a play on the design curtain.

Next, I worked on the pink Rainbow Scrap Challenge blocks.  They are always a nice and easy thing to do.  I didn’t need to make any crumb blocks in April.

Then, it was time to start piecing the blocks for the Solid Fat Quarter Quilt.  I had everything cut into strips, and colours paired, so it didn’t take too long to get the blocks made and the next day I had the quilt top completed.  I’m really happy with how it has turned out.

While working on those projects I pieced another twenty pairs for the Bonnie Lass. Quilt as leaders and enders.

The final project I worked on was the Simply Serene Quilt that was one that Chooky and Jo planned for us.  All I did was make the half square triangles.  I needed a design wall for the next bit, and there wouldn’t be time to get the quilt top together.  It was simpler to leave that till I got home and played with my design curtain.

Finally, remember those fabrics and zip that were in our goodies bag.  Well, on Friday afternoon, in among  all the other goings on that day, we were given the instructions on how to make a book pouch, using a new to us zipper insertion technique. Just about everyone had theirs completed on the weekend, which was a first.

There were a few of us left on the Sunday night and we had a lazy tea of leftovers.  It was a nice relaxing way to end the week.   I did get quite a bit of my crochet corner to corner rug worked on.

So lots to show for the weekend, with plenty more to do once I returned home, not much of which has happened.  It will, all in good time.

We had a nice drive home on the Monday, with wonderful scenery, as always.

It was fun to see the new train that will be replacing the XPT doing a trial run near Dubbo.

And we knew we were nearing home when we started to see the autumn colour in the trees.

In conclusion, it was a fabulous time in Baradine with a wonderful group of people and we can’t wait to return for the next event.

Scrub Stitchin’ - Part 8 - What I Took Along and Brought Home

In the lead up to Scrub Stitchin’ I decided to make a little something to pop in each of the goodies bag.  I made little butterfly magnets, a project I have made quite a few times.  It was great fun playing with colour combinations and then they were an ideal project to work on at my stitching days.

A “kaleidoscope  of butterflies” is what Mr Google informed me.

Or alternatively, a “flutter of butterflies”.  Either sounds nice.  I had fun playing with them on the fridge.

All packed up, ready to take flight to Bardine.

For my swap gift, I made another Blossie Basket.  They are a fun little make. 

Now for what I received.  My swap gift was from Sue and was a very handy mug bag.  This is something I have been wanting to make and haven’t got around to.  The one I made about 20 years ago is too small.

It held lots of goodies.  I particularly like the fact that there was a souvenir teaspoon from the Great Ocean Road.  

I was also the lucky recipient of one of the random lucky door prizes, being a mini jelly roll.  Very handy.

And, to top it all off, I received a gorgeous, personalised project bag from the American ladies.  The embroidery was by Phyllis and the bag construction by Deana.  This will be very useful.  Thanks ladies.

The last post coming up next.

Scrub Stitchin’ - Part 7 - Random Bits and Bobs

While going through my photos there were several random pics that I want to include here.

Firstly, Sandy accidentally left the extension table for her sewing machine at home.  Betty suggested a make do and mend solution and Sandy had the perfect item with her.  Enter the tissue box extension.  The tissues still inside provided stability.  I think she should patent it.  

Christine’s pincushion was too cute for words.

Sandy with her completed quilt top.

Miss Jules celebrated her birthday and was given a HUGE cake.

Raewyn brought along a book that her mum had stitched.  It was gorgeous.  This is just a small sample of a few pages.

Jenny's completed quilt top.

Jenny's nice and bright Simply Serene quilt top.

Three of Lea's quilts.  She was very industrious.  I love the stained glass effect on the top one.

One of our lovely lunches.  Of course we enjoyed Nea’s scones for two morning teas and I completely forgot to take a photo.  All Chooky’s catering was delicious and nice and fresh.

More soon.

Scrub Stitchin’ - Part 6 - Smiling Happy Faces

As usual, I try to get a photo of everyone during the retreat.  Sadly, I didn’t get around to this until Saturday and the ladies from Utah had already departed.  Lots of smiling happy faces.  I think I got everyone else.  Enjoy.