The weekend win.

Annie and I headed off on a whim, for a breakfast meeting at Millrose yesterday, where I bought a pack of divine wool squares.

I took out the creamy white one and added some blues from the stash. Then I chopped them all in half (Now 2  1/2 x 5 inches)

and sewed them all together.

I added a back piece and Bob’s your uncle – A new scarf !

(Loving myself sick right now)

Your fancy ?

After an impromptu "staff meeting' with Annie today, I got fired up and back into the sewing room.
I fiddled with a few frocks in between Finn-play and took some photos.

and dreamt undersea dreams .

Minutes - staff Meeting 1

Apologies: See previous post for comments

Attendance : Annie, Deborah, Bellinda, Rachael, Jan, Lizzie, Me.

The first staff meeting was held yesterday and it was awesome fun. I think all staff meetings should involve the purchasing of fabric and the eating of fine food.Upon arrival, attendees received their badges, unfortunately we didn't have a president but Jan admirably took on the role of Vice president. We also had a Tea-lady and a Work Experience girl. I was very sad to see that we had not attracted a rich patron, but who knows? Maybe at the next meeting.

The first order of business was the purchasing of fabric and it was noted that all staff performed admirably in this area. Some staff may have actually helped themselves to the yet-to-be-unwrapped bolts and one particularly zealous staff member went so far as to "help" by opening some boxes herself. (and no it wasn't me).

After that we headed next door for lunch and got down to business. Discussions ranged from one end of the spectrum to the other and the difficult questions were posed. "What is the difference between a mug-rug and a coaster?" Bold statements were made: " I just don't speak Bunting" and new ideas formed.

It was a perfect day for a get-together and great fun to meet Bellinda ,I can't wait to do it again - although the calendar is looking a little scary at the moment. I'm off to sewjourn again this weekend but don't be jealous, its not all swanning about and crafty holidays - I am teaching Reuben the Donkey at the Drapers of Mt Macedon on Saturday.

other than that I'll be working on numbers four five and six of a brand new toy. His name is Algar (of course) and I really really like him.

Staff Meeting

Dear holders of the stakes, you are all invited to the first staff meeting ( any excuse for a crafty day out) on Saturday 14th May at the beautiful Millrose Cottage in Ballan.

11.30 at the patchwork shop, followed by lunch next door if you are interested. Items for the agenda can be emailed through and will be added to the list. Everybody is welcome and it is well worth the drive from Daylesford, Geelong or Melbourne. Drop me an email if you are coming and I'll make a booking for lunch. For those further away I shall try and remember my camera this time and post the illustrated minutes here ASAP.

And actual craft ? well it has been a bit light on it has to be said, I'm just kind of noodling along, making a few samples and waiting once again for the next bolt of inspiration to hit. I seem to be stuck in second gear, unable to rev up and do anything. I'd like to tell you that I am appreciating this time of quiet and that I am learning a new slower perspective and thinker deeper thoughts....I am beginning to understand the creative rhythms and truly appreciate the beauty of quieter times that allow the mind to rest and the spirit to regenerate. I'd also like to tell you I am a size 8 supermodel !