Off Topic so skip this if you only want to read craft posts.
On Monday my Avon lady, Lois, neighbour from three doors down, popped in to collect the Avon book and told me about the Biggest Morning Tea, breast cancer fund raiser, going to be held at the local Community Centre, organised by the sewing group there on Wednesday.I didn't have a lot of time, but I managed to whip up Lyn's Apple Slice and off I went. (a very brave thing for me to do because I'm not good at mixing with strangers)
Anyway, I had a fabulous half a day there, meeting ladies of the group, buying lots of goodies from their stall and eating all the decadent, cream filled, iced and plain cakes. (took an allergy tablet and some Panadol (for the sugar overdose) when I came home)
None of the ladies does machine embroidery and it seems like their sewing class is more of a weekly morning tea, but many of them were interested when I told them about it. So, next week I am going to take the Diamond and give them a demonstration.
I'll add some photo's below but, other than the first one, which is my neighbour Lois on the right and Judy is the lady on the left, I'm afraid I can't remember many of their names. Still, I may join their Wednesday group, so they may become part of my world and I theirs.
The lady in the white slacks is another neighbour, Joan, from three doors down the other way. She is 80 years young and looked a million dollars in her hand crocheted cardigan. :-)
And the lady in the mob cap and old fashioned outfit is Thelma, what a hoot she was, lifting up her skirts to show off her bloomers. LOL!!!
They raised over $700.00 from raffles, the sales table and contributions.
Thanks for enjoying this little visit to a day out of my world.
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I have a terrible time mixing with crowds of strangers. So when I learned that the local senior center was starting a quilting club, I hesitated...for almost a year. Then, I just happened to be there one day when they were meeting, and dropped by for a look. I was hooked when I found how very friendly and interesting these ladies were. Now I cannot wait for the club meetings to roll around. I bring embroidered things often, and get lots of visitors at my table. We meet, sew, donate to the community and just about everything else. I have a fantastic group of friends now. I wish for you an experience at least as good as I have had!! I hope you enjoy every last second of your new group!!
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by meganne
04 May 2012
Thank you for the encouragement, I will heed your words and see how I go. :-)))
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15711Way to go Meg.you will be the newest star soon i am sure hugs carolyn
360649Looks like a great way to get to know some crafty people in your new area. Well done!
23163Hellooooooo stranger, sorry not called, Bad as in busy week, then to top it off Miggaine tummy wog and well you dont want to know the rest!!!! So glad you were brave enough to venture out and wow looks like you had a ball. With new friends and the opportunity to join in with the sewing group, Am very proud of you. Miss you heaps :(
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by meganne
04 May 2012
And I spent lots of money too. :-)
Even got myself a Dammit doll, so funny!
I hope to make it to the quilt show at Wyong tomorrow, pity no-one else can come.
Hugs n love, me
Miss you too. X0X0X
42046That is great and look what all you can teach them - what fun you will all have.
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44904My goodness Meg, you are up! I've been sitting here answering emails and thought I wonder if Meg's up yet as I'm going down there today. Great story and I was sorry I couldn't be there with you. See you soon, love Chris
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by meganne
04 May 2012
Fooled ya didn't I????? hahahahaha!!!
Thanks for another lovely day, such fun just gasbagging and enjoying the day.
hugs, M
2345001307Thank you Meganne I enjoy reading these types of stories and seeing the picsā„I would love to meet Thelma
5955YOu are SOOO lucky. I would love to have ANY type of sewing group to meet with in my area (live in Southern New Jersey about an hour west of Atlantic City in a town called Weymouth -- talk about being "out in the sticks" !!!!) I enjoyed visiting with you via photos. Thank you for sharing and have a fabulous time on your next visit. Lois W.
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by meganne
04 May 2012
It is truly wonderful to be able to share your love of crafts with others. Do you not have Country Womens Associations or YWCA, or even local school parents group.
You don't need to have kids to join in.
Hugs, Meg
1494Wow Sounds like fun and a very good fun raiser to boot! When my family came to visit and saw my machine they all wanted one too. They love their embroidered gifts I make.
37638Looks like it was a success all around! With you introducing them to ME they'll probably end up starting and doing even more for the cause! Way to go! Glad you had a good time and also that you shared with us.
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by meganne
04 May 2012
Yes it might be really great. I'm taking my Uganda quilt to show them all next week too, it might just end up being another source for more quilts, wouldn't that be great?
38558You will be opening a whole new world to them by showing the machine embroidery. Next time should be a lot of fun for you.
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by meganne
04 May 2012
Yes I am looking forward to it and it's only a few minutes drive so no excuse for not making the effort. :-))
89895Congratulations on your outing and good for you to mingle and make new friends. I also do not do well in groups and usually stay to myself and family. So glad you had a good time! Thanks for the photos.
6279Make new friends and keep the old, the first are silver and the second are gold. Enjoy your Wednesday mornings. I belong to a Tuesday group who meet up each week. G
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7528Great cause,looks like a lovely group,sounds like you enjoyed it,
7314wow, it sounds you had a great time, met lovely people and a loy of money was raised. The lady in the old fashioned outfit looks great. so I think you will make a lot of new friends there. Enjoy! and thanks for sharing with us :)
743303Megs I'm sure you are going to make lots of new friends. Way to go. Thanks for sharing. Hugs yvonne
132773I'm glad you told us about your activities and that it made so much money. It sounds like a good crowd you are going to show your machine to. Jan
4131It is wonderful to see the group come together..And it is great for you to have the friendships and ability to share your talents..Being fellow stitchers lol they will appreciate your work.I think this is a great new adventure for you!!Enjoy!!
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