I'm sad..but happy too

I am SAD because I am unable to come to Barradine this year

But I am HAPPY because I am attending my 37 year old daughter's Graduation Ceremony in Toowomba on the same Friday.

Have fun ladies...I will be thinking of you.

Julie Sullivan (Jewells)

Hello from New Zealand

HI everyone - I'm Raewyn from stitchingfarmgirl in New Zealand and I am also counting down the sleeps until Scrub Stitching - cant wait to meet you all and have a laugh or two - oh and do some sewing too :-)
Chooky told me it was ok to post the following —
I'm guessing most of you know about the terror attack that happened in Christchurch recently.
And some of you may be aware that people (from around the world) are busy making heart blocks to make into quilts for the victims' families, the survivors and the first responders.
You can read about it *here*.
I had the idea that it would be cool to ask if any of the retreat group would like to make a block (or two) and if there was a wee pile of them, I could piece a top while I am there.
Chooky said there is no block swap this year so some of you may be interested in making the odd heart block instead. (You could make it beforehand or while you're there.)

No pressure, no expectations. If it happens, it happens.

The blocks are 6½" unfinished size and can be pieced or appliqued. I would like GREEN ones please. However I will gather other colours if they're made and will send them off when I get home.
Please check *this link* for the details.
To give you an idea, here is the start I have made.

I'm trying to clear the spare bed so I can start my Scrub Stitching pile!! See you all soon!!!

special dinner..........

Our theme for our special dinner is sparkle and bling................

the debutante ball is on in town when we are there so that's how I decided what to choose.........

Could be a dress

Could be shoes

earrings or a necklace

Maybe a tiara?

scarf

now I know there was a little panic about the pink theme last year but hey we all did so well...........i'm not into dressing up so trying to make it fun in an easy way.............

if you want to go all out I could get this skirt for you.....

(bit of a worry when i found it searching for scarves).......

Now this is the extreme but see what you can find............

a little or a lot of bling and sparkle.....any colour......

This would be perfect for Susan.........

See you all soon....

If I can still count its 19 sleeps till the tribe is together!!!!

Chookyblue and SoniaXXXX

Excited.....

This time no one knows what my secret adventure is....... But it's all organised..... I can't wait and I am very excited......

 Love to you all Chooky

Counting Down 2019 - housekeeping

With just over 4 weeks till we gather and enjoy our time together...

It's time to make sure that you have your lists prepared for packing, and we are ready with a little house keeping details.

Just a couple of things.

• Yes, we will do a little swap. "Make it or Fake it"  "Make It" - make a small gift to randomly swap OR "Fake It" - buy a small gift max $15 to swap.

• Special Dietry Requirements - please make us aware if there is anything we need to know regarding your meals. - EG Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free but also when you will be arriving and departing - EG Thursday Dinner , Friday Dinner, but leaving Friday before Breakfast ETC.

That's all I can think of for know 

See you in way to many sleeps to start counting, but soon!! very Soon!!

love and hugs

Chooky & Sonia