Sunday, August 1, 2010

Well done Robyn...................

I arrived home late this afternoon after the two day workshop at Country Hart in Port Pirie.....This was the first one Robyn has organised....and I am sure everyone who attended would agree that she, her staff and family did a fantastic job! 

Thanks Robyn!


 "goody" bags............ 

 Flowers for the table................ 


 and name tags.............

A lot of time and effort went in to the set up of the room and food was taken care of with packed lunches in brown paper bags delivered to the tables at lunch time morning and afternoon tea each day (including scones/jam/cream, cup cakes, cream cakes, cheesecakes, muffins)....well you get the picture!

I even managed to get some stitching done.........


Gail and Natalie each taught two projects over the two days so we were spoiled for choice........I decided to work on the stitchery for Gail's pattern for a block keeper..........I enjoy these weekends for the stitching......for the chance to get away for a couple of days.....but most of all to catch up with stitching buddies old and new........I shared the table with Meredith, Rebecca, Julie and Kris....thanks girls for a great time!  Has anyone got the green thread?

Here's Natalie with her Sunday project..........

 Gail with a copy of her book................


And some more eye candy from the shop.....

Mark bought dinner over with him tonight...which was a good thing as I hadn't had time to cook........since arriving home I have unpacked ...done a load of washing and got things organised for the working week......I think I am ready for an early night!  The fur kids were pleased to see me....and thanks to the puppy/kitty sitters they were well fed and happy........

Rose was anxious to see what I had been up to over the weekend....here she is checking out the  photos as I was downloading them.......


Have a great week ..............................'Til next time...............Lorraine

23 comments:

Nancy said...

sounds like you had a great time... The bird stitchery is really nice. I love the bird...

Stina Blomgren said...

Ohhhh... I need to get away on a quiltweekend with friends soon... it is the most wonderful time spent ever..:o)) I think you have felt the same way... :O
Seems like you have been spoiled rotten on this one...lol... but I say go for it.. you are ll worth to be spoiled..:o) One can live long on weekends like this!!!
ANd I cant wait to see the projects you will whip up... someday..:o)

Pip said...

Looks as if a great time was had by all and a lot of time and effort put into making it happen.
Had to chuckle at Rose looking at the screen, Cody (my cat) sometimes does that, I think he is more interested in the mouse cursor moving around.

Suzanne said...

Looks like a wonderful time was had by all..like the fabric flowers!

Karen said...

Looks like an awesome time spent doing what we love. The goodies - outstanding - those flowers - outstanding. Sweet Rose - what a darling pic - she's enjoying spending time with you :).

Hugs - Karen

Winona said...

Love the picture of Rose intently watching you download pictures. LOL
So cute. Glad you had a great time and feel recharged for the work week. Winona

Chookyblue...... said...

a wonderful weekend with great projects......yes you are tired your letting the dog use the computer.........lol......

seabreezequilts said...

Looks like you had a great time. Oh well next time but at least I was productive over the weekend and have my mojo back now that I can get into my sewing room and look around a feel inspired instead of thinking I should tidy this up. Have a nice little pile of repro red, but found that I had chopped lots of it up into tiny pieces for a quilt that I have long since forgotten about lol will bring them on sunday.

Sue said...

Wow. Looks like it was a fab weekend. Love your goody bag and the flowers on the table are too cute. How generous of Robyn. A stitched block keeper sounds fun. Don't forget to show us the end result. Looking good so far. xx Sue

Kris said...

It was a great weekend! You did so much once you were home. I just went to bed and slept!

Jo in TAS said...

What an awesome retreat, gorgeous goodie bags, flowers and name tags. Robyn has surely upped the anty when it comes to retreats! Can't wait to see the blockkeeper complete, I need one myself!

Sue said...

Hey Loz, Looks like you had a fantastic time. Love the stitching you did. The goodie bags and name tags are pretty gorgeous!!!! Im sure Rose and the kitties were well looked after but were pleased to see you home. Have a good week. Cheers S

Unknown said...

What a Gorgeous set up..the Goodie Bags,the fabric flowers & Especially the Name Tags..looking forward to seeing Your Block Keeper made up...I am looking for one of these to make...Glad you had a Nice Time..
cheers

FlourishingPalms said...

That's a darling stitchery for a folder keeper! Your two days looked full of pampering and fun. I'm happy for you to have enjoyed that. Thanks for telling us about it.

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

OMG....Loz...looks like you have had the best weekend....how gorgeous are the bags, and name tags...love your stitching

Jeni said...

wow what a great weekend you all had......love the fabric flowers...and all your other goodies .............well done

Julie (Paddymummy) said...

Hi Lorraine
didnt we have a great weekend. Was so lovely to catch up. Robyn did it so well-and she was so very generous with the give aways.

Take care
JulieXX

Lynda said...

What fabulous goodie bags and nametags! They really are gorgeous. Robyn and her girls outdid themselves.

Anita said...

Lovely projects and wow, what gorgeous goody bags!! Glad you had a nice time.

Leanne said...

Looks like a fab time I would have been there if not on my road trip. My stay with our friend was fantastic she is as nice in the flesh as in blog land. I am having trouble sending email ???

Anonymous said...

It is fun to see quilter's having fun with others of the same interest. Enjoy and make fun memories!!

Quilter Kathy said...

What fabulous gifts you received! Looks like a great time!

julieQ said...

I am so glad you had fun! Looks like a great time to me!!