SS2026 - Chookyblue Day 2

 Onto day 2......

I really didn't take as many photos as previous years...........I was busy and just forgot.............

Raewyn keeping an eye on things in the kitchen................
We just go from one meal to the next.............lol

Jenny got this top finished..............

Sandy's quilt progress.............

during nibbles we got Evelyn to try vegemite...............

She did well........didn't like it...........

don't blame her I don't like it either............

me, Natasha and Sandy........

Cheers!

Phyllis, Sue, Deana, Raewyn, Sharmayne and Karen stitching and chatting..........

Nibbles time..............

There is always lots of time to chat together..........

Karen............

Georgina must have got the binding finished on this one........

Cool colour combination..............

Kylie got this quilt top finished........

Another top for Karen.............

It's always so much fun to see what everyone is working on..............

quick quilts, slow quilts........

all different styles and colours............

Catch you later..........

Chookyblue.........

SS2026 - Chookyblue Setup and Day 1

  Finally I am getting to blog about Scrub Stitchin' 2026........ 

yep it was back in mid April but lets not dwell on that fact...........

This year I took a pile of stuff over on the weekend before as I had to much for one load and Miss Jules came for a run over and gave me a hand..........

We enjoyed lunch at the pub after we got the tables and chairs all set up.........

The skeleton ready to "make pretty"...........

the bare room is a pretty good canvas to work with as far as hanging quilts up..........

I do love to get some pics of the room before everyone brings all their stuff in..........

I went with a mix of colours this year that compliments the kits...........

I'll share the bag later........

The windows let some beautiful light in...........

Thanks heaps to Sandy from Shiralee Stitchers for bring some shop goodies........

and yes I was tempted once again..........woops....

She designs some gorgeous quilts as you can see here........

Nibbles Wednesday evening..........

a compulsory daily event............

More to come.........

soon..........

Catch you later.........

Chookyblue.....

The scrubbers of 2026.....

The coolest crew for 2026......

Chookyblue....

group project.........if you want............

 Hi Girls
We have a group quilt design to work on if you so choose.............

Simply Serene by Diana Beaubien adapted by Jo and Chooky.......

This is totally optional like the usual but if you want to play along please join us...........

Quilt centre … 64” x 80” (no borders)

103 x 6.5” squares

40 x 6.5” Half Square Triangles

32 x Side setting triangles

4 x corner setting triangles

To make HST 8 at a time you will need 5 each x 14.5” of your 2 contrasting colours.....

To make the 32 x side setting triangles you will need to cut 8 x 10.5” and cut into 4 diagonally (slightly oversized)

To make the 4 x corner setting triangles you will need to cut 2 x 5.5” cut into half diagonally.

We have added below some colour options to get you thinking.............

The pattern is based on 5in squares....But being Jo and I we have adapted it to 6.5in squares..........

other colour ways below............

you can make it smaller if you choose also............

As I said this is completely optional and you can do what you want with it or do nothing.........

Any questions please leave them on this post or ask Jo or myself......

Hope you join in the fun..........

Chooky and Jo..........

My Kawandi project is done ready for 2026

 So here you are. I’m sure you are interested to see what I did with my Kawandi fat quarter that was in our gift bag at the 2025 retreat. I made 2 pouches with diagonal zips.

Then I sewed in some dog ears so they would stand up and not just be flat.

If you want to see the steps of me making them go  HERE

Hope to see some finished projects in April 2026

2026 Special dinner theme............

 Ahead of the game this time...............

You can't say I am not giving you enough notice this time..............

I have quilt a few ideas on my list but this year we are going to go with

"Your favourite book character"

This really is very broad and up to your own choice............

Bring the book that you are the character from.............

So many options..............

I hated book week so I am taking one for the team......

Actually hate dressing up except for Scrub Stitchin'......

My kids only ever won "most effective least effort"...........

Maybe you might like to choose a kids book............

the options are endless............

so you had better get planning............LOL.........

Catch you later.............

Chookyblue.........

2025 Kawandi project

 Okay, so I know it is hard for people to get inspired about this project.

Kate got hers done during the week. What will it end up being? A placemat, table centre or ?

Well I am travelling atm in our caravan and I took mine along to stitch. I have not added the pula flowers on the corners because they won’t work for the project I intend it to be. Here it is atm..

I will get this finished by the time I get home and will do something with it.

What will it end up being?

Watch this space. If you want to make what I do I’ll let you know what you need and can show you at the next retreat 2026

Scrub Stitchin' 2025 Day 4 part 1.........

 Wow day 4 had so much happening that I had to split it into a few parts.................

A beautiful grevillea...............

the bushes are always flowering when we have Scrub Stitchin'

unusual colour for a bottle brush...........it a lime colour.............

Lots of sewing happening around the room................

You can see both the group quilts happening on the design wall above and below...........it was an optional project.........the girls made one or two blocks to contribute.........we got so many we split them into two quilts and made a few extras for the second one...........

Every year we have a group photo.............I have already shared the group photo but Mick got carried away with my camera so here's a bit more of the fun............

Jo taking centre stage............

As the root of most of the connections began with blogging we always have a bloggers photo.............

Janice taking a photo of Mick taking a photo.............lol...........

just a few more fun photos to share..........

oh the joy.............

Jo and Kate.........

Jenny and Sandy......

Mary and Annette...........

Natasha and Lianne........

Chris, Lou and Janice......

Gail, Stephanie and Raewyn........

Sharmayne, Sue, Annette and Christine..........

Lynda and Di........

Harriet and Tina..........

Betty..........

Maureen and Brenda........

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More to come when I can get the photos together and write something to add..........

Have a fabulous weekend.......

Catch you later..........

Chookyblue.........