Tuesday, November 19, 2013

November Retreat

The gals who came down from Auckland's North Shore were all return retreaters so it was so much like having old friends to stay when nothing is too difficult.
They all came with projects such as quilting a grandchild's quilt, a class sample under construction and assembling blocks and rows. A lot was achieved at the sewing machine and once again, in front of the television (have to watch the All Blacks play).

The menu this weekend included chicken and corn soup with a bacony corn bread. Lunch on Saturday was a salmon pasta salad and for Saturday night we feasted on roast pork with sweet and sour roast vegetables (kumara, carrot, parsnip, beetroot, apple and brocolli). That was followed by lemon whip, strawberries and cream.

A fantastic fun-filled weekend started with a lovely welcome from Natalie. Good food and excellent tutoring and ideas from Natalie. A home away from home. (Chris)
As usual a banquet of exciting food, fun and fellowship. Natalie is such a generous hostess with quilting knowledge, garden ideas and wonderful recipes. Maureen said: An enjoyable weekend (Marie)
'Quilters' heaven on earth' - how could you possibly call Natalie's retreat anything else? Great food, great companionship, great tutelage. Do I really have to go home. I will be back again and again and again!! (Marilyn)
What a wonderful way to charge your batteries. Thanks a lot for such a lovely time and being spoiled with first-class food and help with my quilting. (Hettie)