Snap Happy Scrappy Quilt

Snap Happy Scrappy Quilt - Natalie Murdoch 2013

September Retreat

Not all retreats are created equal. Eating and quilting can be interspersed with rugby tests. Here Debbie, Sue and Dianne celebrate a try by the All Blacks against Argentina. I had to watch 'cos I was reliably informed that my youngest son might be there at the game - didn't see him, don't know!

The girls were doing their own things this weekend that included making 'burn-away' placemats out of some very plush/posh fabrics, appliquéing a farm quilt and having a first attempt at quilting.

Their comments included: 'fantastic weekend, learnt heaps' and 'sewing, friendships and rugby go together well. Thanks heaps for another great weekend' and 'One could not ask for a better sewing retreat. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful quilting knowledge with us. Cannot wait for out next one"

The menu this weekend included a Saturday night feast of lovely lamb from my daughter's (Nina) block, slow roasted with Moroccan spices and roast spuds, carrots, broccoli and courgettes. All served with lashings of home-made mint jelly and raita. For our just desserts we had crumbed fruit cake with a lemon mousse and whipped cream - no calorie-counting at weekends