Monday, 2 November 2009

More from A Christmas Gathering

As promised, I'm back again with a bit more about Saturday's Christmas Gathering at Campania. As it was October 31st part of the hall was adorned with lots of Halloween quilts and decorations. I think I am right when I say most of them belonged to Deidre from The Quilted Crow.




Although not really into Halloween myself, I did like this smiley cat block.

 





The next picture is to prove I did actually do some stitching ... I think my effort on the actual day consisted of the bird and the word 'never'! Parts of the design are supposed to be done in chain stitch but mine looked so disgusting I unpicked it and did it again in good old backstitch!




The remaining photos were taken on the stage where The Quilted Crow set up their shop with lots of tempting goodies. Rosalie's new fabric range Grandmother's Flower Garden is very pretty and was very popular.


 
This is a sample of a quilt designed by Monica Poole.



And finally some items made from the wool felt for which The Quilted Crow is famous. The girls are very clever and dye it all themselves.




 
Forgot to say yesterday that I met Lisa for the first time on Saturday. She has a really nice blog called Cubby House Crafts. Hope you are feeling better, Lisa.
Next time I'll show what I purchased on the day and a few other things I've been working on this weekend. Back to school tomorrow after two weeks sick leave. Bye for now.


13 comments:

  1. Thankyou so much for that...amazed at how many kind bloggers I've found! Lisa

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  2. I like all these works but I love the felt bags.
    ciao ciao

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  3. Christine....what inspiration....and your stitchery looks fantastic..

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  4. At least you got something done ! I can just imagine all the laughter and chatter .

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  5. I love that halloween tree with the cat ornaments and the table topper just toooo cute!
    great pictures, great quilts
    Love the last picture the quilt on the wall to the left WOW
    beautiful from what I see there. and the one on the right too, any full shots of those quilts???
    and the blessings little tree very nice.

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  6. Beautiful projects and a wonderful shop too. Rosalie's fabric are just so beautiful who could resist!

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  7. Your stitchery is lovely. I loved all the photos. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. I like those Halloween quilts. And all the wool items. Looks like a good place to shop.

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  9. Sounds and looks like you had a great time! Love all the Halloween quilts- so cute! And your stitchery is adorable!

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  10. The cat is fun and I love the ones hanging on the tree.

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  11. Thanks for sharing the pics. I wish something like that day that would happen close to me.
    Good to hear you are on the mend. Carmel
    BTW. the word verification came up as catin. How appropriate for me!

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  12. What a lovely inspirational post! And there is nothing wrong with the good old back stitch, it's becomming a pretty stitchery Christine!

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  13. I bet you had a ball, nothing beats a full day of sewing with friends and being inspired.

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Thanks for taking the time to comment. I appreciate your thoughts.

Christine