We were out in the country this time for our Sew Wot Tuesday, meeting at Helen's home. Up the internal staircase we climbed, into the cozy sitting room, to find the log fire glowing nicely. It was a fine, but chilly winter day.
That's a nice comforting sight
There was Sandra's birthday to celebrate, and the wrapped parcels were placed on the coffee table. Don't they all look interesting? Come on Sandra, time to get these gifts open so we can all see what is inside!
Lots of goodies here
One by one, the cards were read, and the parcels opened. Such an exciting array of gifts. I know that the rest of us always get so much fun seeing the birthday girl open her gift packages!
And here they all are, plenty to admire
There was a lot of show and tell as well, those knitting needles had been getting a real work out. Helen had knitted some baby garments in green and white for donation, and we oohed and aahed over the size of those tiny booties!
Made by Helen
Sandra had recently finished a pretty little apricot coloured baby jumper. I like the double opening, making it easy to get over the baby's head.
Baby jumper made by Sandra
And Carol never disappoints, there is always her nicely presented baby knitting sets to show us, before they are sent away to the Neo Natal Ward. Carol does most of her knitting in the evenings, she commented. I can't manage that, as Gemma insists on jumping up and settling down on my lap in the evenings. It's difficult to knit over the top of her, and keep those moving needles and wool away from her. And of course, I wouldn't push her away, would I?
Carol's baby donation knitting
As well as finishing up those baby sets, Carol also had two donation quilts to show us.
This one in pretty 1930s fabrics
Simple blocks make great quilt designs
And I took along my recently completed teal draw string bags for foster kids.
My show and tell
Morning tea was extra special and Sandra was presented with a carrot cake cupcake with a candle. She wasn't expecting that!
Happy Birthday, Sandra
Morning Tea is served
It was a lovely morning indeed, and we all enjoyed sharing Sandra's birthday celebrations. We all went home with a little gift too. Mary is very green fingered, and brought us all several baby lettuce plants all wrapped up nicely, to take home and grow. Thanks for that, Mary. And many thanks to Helen, our hostess of the day.
7 comments:
carrot cake is always so good - it is one of my favorites. I think I have been going about knitting the wrong way. I always jump into a large project and then not finish it - I guess because I quilt large projects I think I need to do the same for knitting - instead I should do a small project like a scarf instead.
Such a lovely visit with the Sew Wots. Thank you for taking us along, Jenny. Sandra received so many lovely gifts and all of the completed projects are so wonderful. Have a blessed day.
A cozy gathering with like minded friends on a cold day ….perfect! As usual, you are all very productive and generous.
I do enjoy a good carrot cake. Lots of wonderful baby items. The quilts and your drawstring bags for donation are beautiful.
God bless.
A lovely day, as always.
You really do have a lovely time o these days. Such great company and always wonderful show and tell.
Love seeing a fire in the stove. You make me miss cold winter days and the coziness of a brightly burning fire. I again admire how generous you and your friends are. Those knitted items are so impressive! Love the first set of cream and green caps and booties. Your bags are sweet too. All those items will surely be put to good use. As for your treats... they also, always, look delicious. I'm happy for you to get to share these occasions with special friends.
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