Brisbane Happenings

Well I'm home.

Back to cooler temperatures, more  layers of clothing, the unpacking is almost done, and life is sort of back to normal.  Holidays go so quickly.

I had a lovely week in Brisbane with my sister and her family.  I have been over there a couple of times before, so we didn't need to do all the touristy things.  We shopped, visited a couple of quilt fabric shops (yes I got some fabric and other sewing supplies).  I still found time to appreciate the details on some of the lovely old houses we saw, and of course managed to find some beautiful flowers.

I ate exceedingly well, and had a fun last night at Eat Street North Shore, which was an amazingly busy place, with lots of different foods, entertainment, and fairy lights.

We did manage to find time to relax with some sewing projects.  While my sister was binding some quilts, I finished another bird and an ice cream soda block.

Now it's back to reality.  Have a fabulous week.

Day Tripping

My mother-in-law and I met up yesterday at a fabulous craft shop -  The Ribbon Rose, in Mt Wellington, Auckland.  They have recently moved from a quaint century old house to this large spacious store and increased the range of products for the different crafts they cater for.  We must have spent at least an hour there - beautiful wools and knitting needles, silk threads, hand dyed embroidery threads and ribbons, beads, felt, quilting fabrics including a large range of Kaffe Fassett. Also a great selection of crafting books, patterns and new classes too.  I could have spent a small fortune there - if I had the money.  There are  tables and chairs set up for browsing through pattern books, and having tea and coffee. They very kindly didn't mind if I took some photos and there are more on there website.  It is well worth a visit here with like minded friends and family - give your self plenty of time to enjoy it and the inspiration they provide with beautiful quilts, cushions, embroideries and knitted pieces.