Sunday 6 April 2014

Weekending














On Saturday, Miss B and I traveled to Hamilton to see the Roman Machines Exhibition at the Waikato Museum.  Miss B is fascinated by Roman and Greek history and myths.  It was a very interactive exhibtion, we were able to see and try on old Roman armour and try operating some of the old style pulleys and grinders.  We attempted building an arch too.  Another exhibition running was a display of vintage linen and needlework.  Some of the embroidery was simply stunning as was the collection of ladies house bags - these were often used as project bags for knitting or embroidery when visiting..

Lunch was eaten while sitting on a park bench watching the Waikato River flow by.  Of course a trip to a new to me, fabric shop was had too.  Yes a little stash enhancement was done.

What did you do this weekend?

8 comments:

  1. Sounds like a great day out....and those bags...fantastic.

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  2. This sounded like such an enchanting day!!! What a cool exhibit!! So glad you were able to have this special time with her! Nicole xoxo

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  3. I just love the house bag collection! Linda

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  4. What a cool exhibition. I had a "surprise" 40th party!!! did some gardening and planted a lot of spring bulbs (with a few still to go)

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  5. Oooh did you make it to Donna's???

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  6. What a lovely sounding day - and great stash additions too!

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  7. Wow Julie - that looks like a lot of fun! I love the colorful embroidery pictures. Looks like you had a beautiful day with your daughter.

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  8. Miss B is a lucky lady. I love the embroidery.

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