My turn had come up on the roster to host the Sew Wots, so that meant an afternoon spent in the kitchen the day before, whipping up some tasty treats for morning tea. We all like to make an effort when the ladies come for our two weekly get-togethers, after all we are not called the Eat-alots by one of the hubby’s for nothing! I made an orange cake and a batch of shortbread on Monday, and some sandwiches on Tuesday morning. Robin helped with a quick run around with the vacuum cleaner while I did some dusting, and I was all ready to welcome the ladies.
Mary had been having a clean out of her stitching books and arrived with a big heavy pile for us to look through and rehome, if we saw something that took our fancy. Several of us spent a happy time browsing and made our selections. This is what I wanted to keep. The remaining books would be dropped off as a donation at the Op Shop.
I decided on these three
There was not so much Show and Tell today. Carol had been busy and had knitted some soft toys to be sent to the Wanganui Neo Natal Unit. Say hello to Koala, Panda, Teddy and Piggy. I’m sure the parents will enjoy selecting one of these toys for their little baby.
So cute
I had my two recently completed flag quilts to show, these will be donated to Foster Hope for children taken into care.
Two flag quilts, different designs
I had forgotten to take any further photos, but can tell you that we were all quite busy working away at our different projects. Sandra was continuing knitting her lovely cream basket weave baby blanket. This was her Sew Wot project, she told us, and when completed it will be donated to Plunket. Heather was knitting socks, Carol was starting another knitted toy, and I was continuing on my navy cardigan. Mary was crocheting Peggy squares, and Helen was stitching EPP blocks together.
Robin was a stay at home hubby during the morning too, he is having a medical procedure in several day’s time so wants to stay away from the general public. He was busy at his computer for a while then took himself into the bedroom to watch TV.
It was so nice to have the Sew Wots here, and we will do it all again in two weeks time, at someone else’s home.
10 comments:
Hi Jenny how wonderful that you got to keep those books ,they look interesting.
Oh I love those soft toys so cute and well done on your quilt finishes,hope you have a lovely day 🌹🤍🌹
It sounds like a lovely get together, Jenny. I do hope your home baking went down well!
What great day you all have. Cute knitted soft toys and your flag quilts are beautiful! Looking forward to seeing the projects you will make inspired by those great books.
Hope everything goes well and Robin has a fast recovery, sending positivity thoughts your way.
Have a nice week, Jenny.
Sewing with friends is always lovely. Hope Robins proceedure goes well x
sounds like you all had a fun time. I hope Robin's procedure goes smoothly
It's lovely that your group takes turns meeting in each others' homes. Such a lovely way to be invested in friendship with one another. No doubt your sandwiches and desserts were tasty and appreciated. I really admire Carol's skill at making those knitted stuffies. They're so cute! What parent wouldn't want one for a newborn. And your quilts are beautiful too, Jenny. Again, I think you're very generous to make and donate such lovely quilts. I hope Robin comes through his procedure well. I'm sure you'll be an ideal, thoughtful care-giver to him.
Sounds like such a lovely gathering and yum on the orange cake. I hope all goes will with your dear hubby's procedure.
So nice that you put in extra effort to make some treat for each other at meetings! Love those knit stuffed animals! And your two quilts are sweet, too!
So many lovely projects. Great to see all the sharing too.
Such cute knitted things and both flag quilts are lovely, Jenny. Love the Sew Wots. Good luck to Robin; hope it all went well.
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