The NOTYQ Retreat

I had such a wonderful time at the North of the Yarra Quilters' Retreat but came back very very tired, hence I've been asleep most of the last three days.  But now I'm feeling re energised and ready to face the world again.
I was lucky enough to be collected by my dear friend Christine on Friday and off we went for a day of shopping on the way to Myrniong.   

We started off with a hot chocolate while we planned our route and then off to GJ's where I was lucky enough to buy some of the new Tilda range.

Next stop was beautiful Cutting Cloth in Fairfield.

We left the city and headed out to Gisborne to enjoy a delicious lunch at Three Little Pigs

and a catch up with gorgeous Marg and her friends at  Patch' n Quilt.  It was wonderful to chat to Marg and meet Gabby and all the other lovely ladies.

Our last stop was lovely Millrose Quilts in Ballan, where it seemed half of the NOTYQ retreat attendees were happily shopping.

Then off to the quilting retreat.  My lovely little room overlooked the lake.

Lake Dewar is such a pretty venue and I must say I particularly enjoyed the beautiful and abundant birdlife. 

I absolutely adore Sew Mama Sew and all the wonderful patterns and projects shared by Christine and Beth.

Just follow this LINK to find the pattern for magnificent Good Day Sunshine.

I'm off for my regular Pokeman hunt with Henry.  Wish us luck.

Love