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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Sew Wot Christmas Lunch

It’s that time of year again when all the Christmas get-togethers are coming fast.  Today was the day of our Sew Wot Christmas lunch at a local café, and we all tootled along, with our secret gift in hand.  These were placed in a basket, ready to be opened after we had enjoyed our lunch.

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Gifts in the basket

What's for lunch, is always the question.  I chose pancakes, along with several others who had the same idea.  Quiche and ham steaks were also ordered and delivered to our table.  All the food was delicious and nicely presented.  One  of the friendly young waitresses took a photo of our group for me.

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My pancakes with fruit and cream

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Moira, Helen, Mary, Sandra, Carol, Jenny and Heather

This year we were requested to make a needle case, our choice of size, style and  colour, to suit the member who was our secret recipient.  A piece of wool fabric was provided for the interior.  As well we had to write a short piece about our first experience with needle and thread, or knitting.  The needle cases were all gorgeous, and as expected, all quite different.  Moira had been unable to attend our regular meetings, so decided not to take part in this gift swap, but brought along a pretty felt needle case she had made for herself, to show.

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Helen, Carol and Sandra

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Mary, Heather and me

We were all thrilled with our individually made needle cases.  Such a lot of thought went into these gifts.

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Lots of special ideas here

I received an extra parcel, a birthday gift from Mary.  Many thanks for the hand towel with a crocheted top, this will go nicely with our caravan décor, and I also received two fat quarters.  Thanks so much Mary.

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Happy belated birthday to me

Mary is an avid gardener and had brought each of us a potted tomato plant to take home plus some peppers from her garden. Thanks again, much appreciated.  It was a lovely lunch out, great to meet up before things get too hectic with the silly season.  I really appreciate all the fun and friendship this group has provided me over the year.

6 comments:

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

holidays are quickly coming now - I will spend all day tomorrow getting ready to go to our daughters house for a couple days for Thanksgiving and then after that it will be getting ready for Christmas

Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana said...

Lovely needle books and such a nice variety. Yummy pancakes. Can you believe it was another Sew Wots Christmas get together!

Maria said...

Lovely to have enjoyed your Christmas lunch together and swap those beautiful handmade needlecases …

Julierose said...

What a lovely photo of all you beautiful ladies;)) So nice you could all meet together before the Holiday crunch--not long now either!! Hugs, Julierose

Tired Teacher 2 said...

Love the variety of the needle cases — a group of creative ladies!

Karen S said...

It looks like you had a lovely time together. Choosing a theme for the gift is great. It keeps the gifts manageable.