Shez took Tracee and I on an amazing quilty Ballarat adventure. First we met at Spotlight and we had a brilliant time. Both Shez and I were once Spotty employees so we felt like we were at home. They had some gorgeous fabrics on show and we were all tempted and we all succumbed to this temptation. Then off to the most delicious lunch at a fabulous homewears store/cafe. Delicious food and wonderful company - what more could you want? It's called Such and Such and is at 809 Sturt Street.
We just loved the lace covered reindeer
Next a wonderful whirl around Ballarat's quilt and decorator shops. My favourite was Ballarat Patchwork. It was wonderful to visit Gail too, at Gail's Patchwork Emporium. She is almost back in her wonderful rebuilt store and it was brilliant to have a good chat. She even took us on a tour of the new shop, so Tracee could get an idea of what it will be like.
Here's some of the goodies I purchased.
As I was heading off home, Tracee gave me this adorable gift, complete with gifts for the girlywhirlies. Shez received one too. Thank you so much, Tracee.
What a wonderful day. What wonderful friends. Huge thanks to Shez for her amazing chauffeured tour of the quilty highlights of Ballarat. I had the BEST day.
FABULOUS FREE STUFF
This design is indeed fabulous and yes, the pattern is free. Here's the LINK to beautiful Cherry Blossoms Quilting. Huge thanks to Cherry.
it was my pleasure Mel,i had such a good time,you girls are wonderful,so pleased i am a blogger,thanks chookyblue.xx
ReplyDeleteA perfect way to spend the day. And I am really coveting your braid purchases, the red one is divine.
ReplyDeleteNice selection of goodies there Mel. What a lovely gift from Tracee.
ReplyDeleteSound like another perfect day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab day - especially at this time of year! Good food, great company what more could you want ??? Quilt shops - you had it all.
ReplyDeleteMichelle
What a wonderful way to spend a day..
ReplyDeleteYes The red and white braid is so cute..
Nice goodie bag you both received.. I gather the smackos are not your treat...LOL
I'm so pleased you all had a great day out. Looks like at lot of FuN!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great time you all had. I love your purchases and what a pretty gift you received. Tracee was so sweet to think of your 4 footed girlies.
ReplyDeletesuch fun for you all to get together....
ReplyDeleteHugz
Wow, you had such a great time together! Perfect day :)
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Tatyana
How nice the that you and Tracee and Shez had such a lovely day , thanks for taking us along :-)
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to be able to meet with your bloggy friends and it looks like you all had a wonderful time!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you got to spend some time with good friends, hon!
ReplyDeleteLucky! Lucky! Lucky! All three of you are so lucky to spend the day together. Woo hoo!
ReplyDeleteIt was a brilliant day Melody & one I will be smiling about for a long time to come. xx
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