Sunday 2 March 2014

Laughing and Sewing Is The Best Combination

Home again, after a quick trip to the south coast to hang out with my Brit Bee pals. As always, it was the best of times.


Laura Jane drove, because she is a star and far braver on the M25 than I am. The guest of honour - Terri, above right, was already ready and waiting with her noodle salad. There has not been a Brit Bee gathering that this salad has not been featured. We love it. And, needless to say, chocolate was involved in all the desert options.

There was time for quilt admiring. This time Trudi and Laura Jane each brought a gorgeous make for us to admire. Trudi has the Swoon and LJ the Tula Anchor.


Then it was down to business. We pooled our fussy cuts and rainbow scraps and got to sorting them into colour piles. There was much ooh-ing and aah-ing over little snippets of fabric, as we are want to do. Then in a joyful display of teamwork, laughter and much chatter we got to making blocks. By the time the evening was done we had finished the centres of 32 ticker tape mosaic blocks. All we have to do is add the solid borders to each one and we are well on our way to two completed baby quilts.


There was something hugely satisfying about working with my friends on a common purpose. I wish we could do it all the time. But getting any time with the lovely ladies is always a joy. Those who couldn't be there were very much missed, but there in spirit. Brit Bee shall always be considered a blessing in my life.

Susan

28 comments:

  1. Such cute ticker tape blocks.

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  2. The quilts are going to be wonderful, look at all those blocks. It looks like a wonderful day.

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  3. Sounds like a lovely day, and those blocks are fabulous!

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  4. eee! it sounds wonderful! giggles, gorgeous blocks, great friends and chocolate. stars all around!

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  5. Such a shame you did not pop into the cafe! Mind you we hived off home at 2pm as the wind was so strong & cold!! Love the fabrics, can't wait to see what you all make.

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  6. Awesome women can do amazing things when you stick them in a room with chocolate and needles!

    Looks like a wonderful day.

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  7. Love those blocks. Looks like you had a fabulous day

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  8. Beautiful blocks, choc yumminess and sewing/laughing with fab friends, what could be better- glad you had a great time :o)

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  9. Beautiful blocks, choc yumminess and sewing/laughing with fab friends, what could be better- glad you had a great time :o)

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  10. Looks like you all had a fabulous day!! Loving those blocks and quilts.

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  11. Well this looks like the perfect day!! So glad you ladies all had fun :-))

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  12. How super efficient were we?! Booze and chocolate goes a long way in a sew-in ;o)

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  13. Sounds like a wonderful time was had by all! and the blocks are so very cute. Are you going to show any close ups?

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  14. Sounds like a fab day with great friends and a productive one to boot too :)

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  15. You summed it up in the title!

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  16. Looks like a fantastic weekend! It's so good to get the opportunity to meet up with other like minded people.

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  17. The ladies are looking good!! Looks like the best of days :)

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  18. Sounds a brilliant day, catching up with friends, chocolate and sewing = Perfect!

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  19. Looks huge fun and what fab blocks.x

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  20. Fabulous blocks! Made with love, obviously!

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  21. Stitchy friends are the bestest nicest and your Brit bee'ers are of the highest calibre!!

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  22. This sounds like a completely delightful day

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  23. How lovely, I bet everyone reading this would have liked to have been there with you all :)

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