Just back from taking DD's two huskies for a walk (well and truly fulfilled my exercise for the day!). Here they are when we got home - plum tuckered.

Yesterday I visited the A&R Redcliffe Quilters show - had a lovely morning - such a friendly group of ladies and the morning tea was delicious. Sadly, they meet during the week - maybe soon I will have to bite the bullet and start one here at North Lakes on a Saturday or a week night (my next project maybe!).

Home from the Mountains

Not long back from a holiday down South.

Had a fabulous 3 days at Blackheath in the Blue Mountains with my very special friends, The Satellite Stitching Sisters. We meet twice a year in a wonderful country home where we enjoy each other's company, eat, drink and talk and also manage to do lots of sewing! We have known each other for almost 20 years, and our weekend retreats are the only time most of us see each other.

Also spent some time with my mum in Sydney, and that is always good. Mothers' Day was spent at a BBQ lunch at my brother's, with all the family, so mum really enjoyed that.

Came home to some gorgeous packages of fabric and gifts from my birthday swap partners. Thank you Janelle, Sylvia, Julie D, Julie S and Kerri - I will be thinking about what to do with them over the weekend.

Also got a surprise combined birthday and Mothers' day present from my son and daughter - a new plasma TV! My poor old one was about 15 yrs old. Now all I have to do is learn to drive the new one!

June

Stitches & Craft Show

Oh dear - it hit me yesterday that the recession is obviously having an effect. When I got off the train and was walking down to the Exhibition Centre I thought I must have the wrong weekend - only a couple of people were walking my way. Then, when I walked up the stairs there was no-one in the foyer and I went straight up to the counter to buy my ticket. The biggest shock was when I walked into the hall - no crowds and I would estimate only half the number of stalls!!!
My purchases were a couple of fat quarters and a pair of scissors. I did, however, spend a bit of time looking at the Brindabella quilting frame, which I'm seriously thinking about!

Started on the next 4 star blocks on my BOM in the afternoon.

Very cute surprise

Arrived home today to find a parcel on my verandah - I joined a Redwork Cushion swap, and mine came today. Thank you so much Margaret from Belmont, Victoria - it is very cute.

Looking forward to the long weekend. Had a busy week at work with International Guide Dog Day on Wednesday - we had a Graduation Ceremony for clients and their guide dogs, with special medallions being presented by the Governor. It was an absolutely beautiful afternoon, which was enjoyed by everyone - well worth the effort to bring it all together.

I'm off to the Stitches & Craft Show in Brisbane tomorrow. I don't really NEED anything, but let's just see what I might find when I get there!!!