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Thursday, November 11, 2021

Sew Wot Tuesday

I had to miss the previous Sew Wots get-together, so it was lovely to be back again.  This time we met at Mary’s home.  There were a few lovely gifts waiting for me for my birthday last month, thanks so much, I really appreciate it.  There was a pretty little pot plant, a lovely coffee mug and pink fabric, and another fat quarter in orange/yellow hues plus some pretty soap.  Such a lovely surprise.

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Birthday surprises

There were six of us there, and we were all busy knitting or stitching, and chatting away.  We talked about the Covid situation, as we often do.  Our country is aiming for 90% double vaccinations from the eligible population, and we seem to be tracking well to reach this number soon.  Other discussion was for the on a date for our Sew Wot Christmas Lunch, with a reminder to have our swap gifts completed – I’ve been a bit slow and still to complete mine, but I’m working on it!

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Morning Tea time

Mary won the contest for having the most show and tell.  First up was this pretty quilt top in purples and green.

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Mary’s quilt top

Next up were two quilts made by Mary’s grand-daughters.  Allisa is making the heart quilt for her Mum (Mary’s daughter) for Christmas.  Such a lovely thoughtful gift indeed.  And the other quilt is Julie’s, she is cleverly designing an original quilt for her own bed.  Mary must be thrilled that these two grand-daughters and embracing the P&Q hobby too.

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Made by Mary’s grand-daughters

And who is this hiding under a colourful sun hat?  It’s Heather, and she decided she needed a hat on her head when she is whizzing about on her mobility scooter.  And that’s Sandra knitting away with her huge ball of yarn making a baby blanket.

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Heather and Sandra

I really admired Mary’s lovely wool applique wall hanging so got up close to see all the different blocks.  There is such a lot of detail is these hexagon blocks.

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Mary’s wall  hanging

It was nice to catch up with everyone again, and many thanks to Mary for being the hostess.  Next time we meet it will be our Christmas outing, and we will exchange those secret gifts we have all be busy making.  Sounds like fun, doesn't it.

9 comments:

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

everyone is making such pretty things and celebrating birthdays and things that is so nice - to get to 90% jabs is so nice - I hope you all can make it - it sounds like we will be having surges again in ours here to the west of us the western states are having big numbers in sick people again - when will people learn the only way to get rid of it is to get vaccinated!! Each time it gets bad we have more people getting vaccinated so hopefully eventually we will get there

Julierose said...

What lovely gifts you received!!;)))
that kitty hexagon quilt is lovely...all the quilts are so pretty--your group of ladies are sure talented...nice to hear you were able to meet up agaon--
Today I am FINALLY getting my haircut--it's been since the original Covid lockdown--talk about long hair!! Can't wait to get it cut...hugs, Julierose

Tired Teacher 2 said...

Hello to all the Sew Wot ladies! Lovely to see everyone and their lovely projects again. The wall hanging is adorable, and I love the sun hat.

Raewyn said...

It does sound like you enjoyed your day stitching with your friends. It's always interesting to see what everyone is up to. And lucky you, lovely birthday gifts! Mary's wool wall hanging is gorgeous.

Jackie said...

Wow, the grand daughters are doing a wonderful job on their quilts, so very talented.

Lots of lovely birthday gifts there.

God bless.

ButterZ said...

I’m sure you enjoyed a lovely birthday. Mmm I’m having trouble loading photos so will have to enjoy them another time.

Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana said...

Lovely to see those faces and of course, the beautiful projects as always. The stitching gene has been passed on which is wonderful.
Canada has almost 90% with one vaccine and 75% with both. Here in Ottawa we have almost 90% fully vaccinated which makes me feel better being out and about, of course still masked. But who knows where this brand new variation will take us. Still a worry.

Karen S said...

It is always great to catch up with friends and to see what they have been making. A perfect day.

Lyndsey said...

The meet up sounds delightful and I love the show and tell projects.