It’s not all about Fabric all of the time……

The day began with an early morning breakfast date in West End

 Then this afternoon I did a little beading, adding some loops to some trinkets I bought at the last craft show. They’re ready for necklaces now.

Happy 91st Birthday Dad

SCQuilters Brisbane Xmas Do

Saturday was the last time for 2011 that we met for our monthly get-togethers.

There was food, fun and photos and as usual, quite a few laughs plus a gift swap.

Judging for the best Xmas outfit by Karen from The Quilters Store (thank you for the prizes to!)  with most going to some last minute effort, complete with someone borrowing the Xmas Tree Skirt to wear!

A lovely fabric tree by Julie who brought along many Xmas items she has made over the years – I didn’t photograph them – doh!

The gift I received in the Xmas swap – thank you secret santa! Such a lot of effort to to make this lovely sewing caddy and the beautiful Rose Box it came with was a lovely bonus.

Wonderful Retreat Weekend

A detour to Gatton’s Christmas in the Country Show on the way to retreat where there was a shopping frenzy going on!

The pic is out of focus a little because I was in a rush to get back down amongst it LOL!

Then to Retreat where the fun was about to really begin…

The View

 My friend Julie is always on hand to help with collecting a prop!

 Some of the 26 women at work.

Our sleeping quarters.

 Some of the items I made on the weekend.

 Then before I knew it, it was Sunday afternoon and time to pack up and take the road to home with the retreat location hidden up in the hills…..

Craft Show Brisbane October 2011

A wonderful show with many great ideas and SO much inspiration with all the demonstrations etc.

This is the booty I that came home with me, which my daughter helped me collect, including the Sew Ezi sewing table that I’ve had my eye on for some time.