Thursday, 3 March 2016

Fun and a surprise

My weekend retreat at Two Rivers Winery (Denman) was wonderful. It was exactly what I needed. The cottage was lovely, and the company exceptional. Below is before and after we unpacked. Most of us were hand sewing this time.......unfortunately no respectable group photo.


No finishes for me from the weekend, but a lot of progress......this mini is ready for a tiny bit of quilting.....


I made a start on my bunny hexagon quilt. These hexagons are a huge 1 1/2". I got the idea from Cathy. I'm a long way off a quilt, so if you have any 4" squares of bunny fabric you don't want I could put them to good use!


I came home to a very sweet surprise from Marina. It's very cute, and will be in use long after Easter. Thank you.



Unbelievably, it's FNWF again tomorrow. I'm looking forward to doing some more applique on my own quilt, it's a little bit too warm for hand quilting yet.

Happy sewing,
Susan x
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23 comments:

  1. Michelle Ridgway3 March 2016 at 21:26

    So glad you had a great time. It looks like a very nice place. Your hexies are very cute and I will check my stash. I adore your hexie mini. Lovely spoiling from Marina x

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  2. Annie3 March 2016 at 21:55

    Love the mini and those bunnies are very cute...I'll have a look and see if I have any hopping about

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  3. One for a wish..3 March 2016 at 22:23

    If you email me an address I will pop some bunnies in the mail to you!

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  4. sunny3 March 2016 at 23:49

    Love your bunny hexies. I don't think I have any bunny fabric, but I'll take a look! Cute pincushion.

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  5. Pat4 March 2016 at 02:43

    Your cottage retreat looks like "could stay here for a couple of weeks" - how delightful! And a glass of wine while stitching with friends is a great combination. Will send you an email with bunny fabric photos I would love to share with you.

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  6. Googy Girl4 March 2016 at 05:48

    I think I have some 1930's with bunnies on them....would you like those?

    I can imagine you had a lovely weekend, those girls are all lovely

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  7. Sue SA4 March 2016 at 06:39

    Cute bunny pin cushion, what a great gift, esp with fussy cut centre from FG! Love your rabbie hexi's, sorry I have lots of novelty, but no rabbits that I am aware off...lots of Aussie creatures!

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  8. Gayle4 March 2016 at 08:35

    Good luck collecting your bunny fabrics - sorry I don't have anything in my stash to contribute!

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  9. Michelle4 March 2016 at 09:57

    The bunny hexie quilt looks great! A weekend away quilting sounds great, glad you had a great weekend! Love the bunny pin cushion! Have a great weekend, Michelle.

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  10. kiwikid4 March 2016 at 09:59

    Great to hear you had a good weekend away....I don't think I have bunny fabric either but will have a look. Love the hexie quilt.

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  11. Susan4 March 2016 at 14:13

    That looks like a gorgeous place to stay and sew....I'll check for any bunny fabric but I don't think so...

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  12. marina4 March 2016 at 19:16

    Looks like an inspiring and relaxing place.
    Looks like a very bunny themed post. Will have to keep an eye out for fabric with bunnies. Great idea to make a Hexie project with them.

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  13. Helen 4 March 2016 at 21:32

    Sounds like a great weekend had by all. Love your hexies quilt. I will also check my stash for any bunny fabric.

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  14. Every Stitch5 March 2016 at 08:17

    Perfect retreat venue - must have been wonderful! I'd love to send you bunny fabric but have looked high and low and don't have a single one - clearly a gaping hole in my stash! You'd have thought there might be one lurking on a toile somewhere but only birds and butterflies. It is such a cute fabric - hope you get plenty more pieces:)

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  15. Susan5 March 2016 at 18:24

    Hi again - a friend of mine has some bunny fabric - Beatrix Potter stuff - she has cut some for me to send to you...let me know your address or if someone near you is going to Nundle I can pass it on..happy to mail it though.

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  16. Cheryll6 March 2016 at 08:14

    Love the "bunny" pin cushion...but no fabric in my stash...xox

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  17. Carole~Quilter on the hill6 March 2016 at 11:36

    Glad you enjoyed your retreat. Let me know your address so that I can post you some bunny fabric.

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  18. Anthea6 March 2016 at 15:13

    glad to see you had a fab retreat - time out is so important!

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  19. Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries6 March 2016 at 17:51

    Hi Susan! What a perfect spot for a Retreat..... I love Sticky's! Cute bunny hexes and it's always lovely to receive a surprise! And here's a surprise for you....you've won my Giveaway.....

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  20. Janice6 March 2016 at 22:08

    It sounds like you had a fabulous weekend. Your bunnies are too cute.

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  21. Elyte6 March 2016 at 23:42

    Glad you enjoyed your weekend, they don't come around too often and go way too quickly. Your little rabbit is very lucky to have found a home with you and I shall see if I have any rabbit fabric to hop off to you.

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  22. Marie7 March 2016 at 01:59

    OMG - quilting at a winery??! What could be better?! Your bunny quilt is going to be adorable. I don't know that I have anything that I can send you but will definitely take a look.

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  23. Fiona7 March 2016 at 10:31

    so good to have those days away.... and what big hexagons you are doing this time! I will keep an eye out for bunny fabrics.
    Hugz

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