The month started with progress on my Stitch-a-Long project.....
..... alas, this is as far as it got :( so will have some catching up to do during April!
Then it was time for my annual reunion with 2 longstanding friends at the Nowra Quilt Exhibition....that's me on the far right....
There were some lovely quilts on show...
And I loved the colours of this one which was used as a prop on one of the many stalls that were set up at the exhibition......
This year there was also an exhibition of tea cosies.....
this one being my favourite....
Also tried to get this finished.....
...but will end up being an April OPAM now.... I don't think my cat Dora minds it staying here a bit longer (it is a gift )......
And then one Sunday I became the ironing woman when my younger daughter Meg made a baby quilt for one of her friends....
As the end of the month approached the time got closer to say goodbye to both daughters who once again were on their way after spending the last few months sorting out their dad's house (those that follow my blog may remember he passed away unexpectedly last year) .... Meg had to return from her overseas trip to Europe and Hayley returned (with her partner) from Canada where they had been living.
So, here's Meg packing again......
and here are the travellers off at the end of last week to India!
After a tour of southern India Meg on the far left will fly on to Europe for an "extended" holiday (& work )- planning on being away 2-3 yrs while Hayley and her partner on their return will be heading up to northern NSW / Qld to set up home... till the travel bug bites again!
I then enjoyed a few days in Sydney with my parents before heading back home (far South Coast) ... and this surprise waiting for me - Meg had slipped back in before we drove to Sydney.....
... a box of little present for every occasion from Easter, Mother's Day, my birthday and Xmas - all labelled - for the next 2 years! ... does that mean she will only be away for 2 yrs not 3?
Now it's nearly April - time to catch up with sewing and finishing off a few things! Maybe a quieter month than March?
Till next time - hopefully not so long between catch ups!....
Happy Stitching!
Asta
