Little eggs embroidery

I thought I would share with everyone some photos of 

Sabrina’s embroidery from our weekend away

If anyone had told me 10 years ago when I first went to girls day in the country

where I first met some of you lovely ladies that one day 

One of my girls would be sitting beside me 

Doing embroidery 

I would never have believed you

But here it is

This was the first time Sabrina has done embroidery

I think she tinkered with some back stitch at one point 

But really didn’t love it

But this design 

Of our very own clever Sonia 

Really sparked her interest.

As the weekend progressed

i sat with my heart swelling with pride as i watched

her design slowly grow

not just because she is my daughter and i am 

 immensely proud of her 

but also because i watched as each of you came over to her 

to encourage her 

and guide her as she progressed.

i was proud to watch you all reach out to my daughter

with love and friendship

i am truly blessed to have such amazing friends

bless you all

Googy girl

The Kiwi has landed

Wow! is all I can say after a fabulous retreat!!

Thank you all for your conversations, company and friendship over the last weekend.

I must admit to thinking "what have I done?!" when I realised the enormity of what I'd let myself in for..... away from home in a different country with a group of people who I barely knew!!

But I had a blast :-)

When I think about the weekend, it isn't what I sewed that stands out, it is the companionship (and laughs) that I think of.

So thank you all.

A special thanks to Chooky and Sonia, and their cohorts, for organising the weekend. And to Kiwikid Sue for her roadtripping company.

SEE YOU ALL NEXT YEAR!!!

Raewyn

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(Sorry no photos - haven't sorted through them yet!!)

Peta's Thankyou

Good morning everyone,

I would like to say thank you very much to each and every one of you. 

I felt so honoured to have met you all and to have be in 

your company for the past 5 days. 

I have enjoyed walking around discovering the lovely town of Baradine, 

meeting new friends, the beautiful conversations, 

the laughs and of course the sewing.

I have learnt so much from everyone and feel recharged in life and in my sewing. 

I am looking forward to completing some projects ready for next years show and tell. 

A big thank you to Donna, Sonia and all others who were involved in the retreat. 

You did an amazing job! 

I feel very blessed to have been a part of it.

Kindest Regards Peta

thank you is not enough.....

.

Massive thanks to you all....lots of fun....great food...amazing company, so inspiring ...

the best ever scones...equals an most amazing weekend   

Dale, Kath and I arrived home about noon...

we really need to work on our selfies...or I do

have a great week...love to you all

xxxxx

OMG 3 sleeps........2 for a few......

OMG girls.........Im' so excited..........few dramas today but all sorted........

Sonia is picking up the final bits and pieces.......

Pulled out my dress I think I will wear bling night......

Food is sorted with Ronnie..........she's looking forward to seeing you all back again.........Mystery is sorted.......

Don't forget to get your own lunch on Thursday.........

I'll be there stitching away early so any time you rock up will be fine.......

Any questions my mobile is 0428 256 236.....

bedding is all supplied..........if your a cold frog throw in a light quilt but I don't think you will get too cold........probably 10-12 over night.........mid to high 20s during the day......(much better then the 34 I had today)

you will need to bring a light jacket or cardy etc.........

Don't forget show and tell..............

don't forget your Make it Fake it Bake it Swap parcel...........

BYO drinks other then tea, coffee, water

Can't wait to get the tribe together...........

Chooky XOXOXOXO

4 sleeps....

Peg....Kath....Dale

Sunday - Packing

So this time next week, I will be packing with exhaustion, and sadly heading home. 

But I know that my heart will be happy, and my memory bank full to keep me going till we next meet again. Did I say again.... let's hope 2020 sees us gather again... 

I love my tribe, you make my heart sing and I know that 

When we are together.

Looking forward to catching up with you all in just 3/4/5 sleeps 

Just some housekeeping as I pack the kits into boxes today.

Please remember this weekend is all about enjoying yourself. 

I have tried to make it as simple as possible, you will have what you need to create.

It would help you if you wish to work on the kit supplied, to bring along Embroidery Threads, hoop, needles, and your basic sewing kit - I am sure you are all packing that and then some. 

see you soon.

PS - I will have my pop up shop with supplies and also if I can fit it in a few Forever Always Items... if there is anything that you would like specifically please message me today so I can add it to my growing car packing pile.

Baradine CWA Drought Aid Pantry request for Helpl.

Hi ladies, hope you're all happily packing away for our fun adventure next weekend.

I am just putting my CWA Wauchope hat on - Some of you who are friends with me on facebook will have seen that over the last month I have been raising awareness via the CWA for the

 Baradine CWA Drought Aid Pantry. 

I am coming laden with donations... but thought that some of you may like to help us out....

You have two hands.

One to help yourself,

the second for helping others.

We the CWA Wauchope Branch, want to lend our local hands to help support

CWA Baradine branch Drought Aid Pantry so we can support their local

farmers through this horrendous drought!

Supplies are low again. Donations quickly run out when we have hundreds of people being fed from them each week.

Please help the Baradine CWA Drought Aid Pantry - their community needs us!

Here are some suggestions of donations.

What They Need:

• Cash – for the local drinking WATER - large

bottles/10L

• Canned meals/food (no baked beans or bean

mixes please)

• Canned fruits - beetroot, pineapple, peaches,

pears, two fruits, etc.

• Instant meals - two-minute noodles, packet

pastas, ready meals, meal sauces in jars, etc.

• Pasta, rice, noodles

• Sauces - tomato & BBQ

• Cooking oil

• Drinks - juices, cordial

• Tea & coffee

• Long-life milk

• Condiments - mayo, salad dressings, relishes,

etc.

• School snacks/lunch box snacks

• Biscuits

• Breakfast cereals (no Weetbix we have plenty)

• Breakfast spreads - jams, spreads, etc.

• Baking goods - sugar, flour, packet cakes,

bread mixes, etc.

• Foil, gladwrap, etc.

• Household cleaning goods for kitchen, laundry

and bathroom

• Toilet paper, tissues, paper towel

• Antibacterial hand wipes or cleaning wipes

• Pet food

• Men's care items - razors, shaving cream,

deodorant, etc.

• Ladies care items - shampoo, conditioners,

hand creams and pampering items

• Soap/body wash

OR anything else you can think of. It will all be greatly appreciated!

Things we DON'T need:

- Lady sanitary items

- toothbrushes & paste

- Baby items

THANK YOU❤️in advance on Behalf of the CWA Baradine....

If you can fit an extra bag of groceries in, please do and I will take them into the Drought Aid Pantry on Friday. - If you can't fit a bag of groceries in - I know I am struggling for more room... please just help out with a small donation in the jar that will be on my table... so that I can help Baradine two fold and support the local businesses by shopping locally before donating to the Baradine CWA Drought Aid Pantry.

#Baradine2396 #BaradineCWA #DroughtSupport #BaradineCWADroughtAidPantry #NoFarmsNoFuture #SaveOurFarmers

As Chooky calls it - CWA Baradine Dark Side Link - just take a look at what this group do!!!

This time next week

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

Omg

Just over 9 weeks and we will be at scrub stitchin....  I can't wait to escape .... Switch off for the whole weekend........

A big Bit Sad

It's with much sadness that I have to say I can't make it to Scrub Stitchin next year. Its just a bad time for me.  It's my 60th and Bernie and I are going on a trip. I will miss you all and it was a very hard decision to make. I will be stalking this blog page though. I hope to get back on the list the next year.

A finish and a deposit

Just wanted to say that the latest instalment has been deposited, although it might take a day or so.

Back in June some of us went on a retreat to Glenrose in Warwick and I finished my bag. Okay so it has taken me a little while to post but here’s the proof. 

                                                    

Lynda.

Thinking of you all!!