Firstly however before I delve into two days worth of incredible food, friends and fabric I would like to announce the creation of Stitched to Life's official logo, in two variations!! Be prepared to see these everywhere on absolutely everything, I love them that much!
I must take this opportunity to thank the amazing designer, Maria at Style Graphic Design. She has incredible unending patience and an unbelievable talent for understanding the scattered ideas of people like myself and turning them into beautiful graphics for all creative types of business. If you are ever in need of designs of any kind please go and have a look at her Etsy shop link above!!
I have just spent the past weekend at Fairburn Dam at a retreat with a group of the most special women I have the immense honor to call my friends. They call themselves, 'The Night Owls' (originally named 'The Friday Night Girls' however we all decided that it made us sound like hookers so we better come up with something else!)
I arrived Friday afternoon to a stunning venue, situated on the hill our dorm rooms are clean and tidy, with enough for one room each and two upstairs bathrooms - very important when living with a group of women! The kitchen and dining building is where we set up to sew and eat, it has a lovely comfortable home atmosphere but I think that had more to do with the company!
The view from both buildings looks down onto a paved campfire circle, surrounded by seating and bush-land filled with wildlife that is so comfortable with humans they will come right up to the veranda doors to see what's for lunch! Speaking of bold wildlife this little Magpie came right up to me while I photographing some of our work on the Sunday afternoon!
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| He was so close and extremely nosy! |
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| Cheeky little bugger even posed for his photos! |
After all the hugs, kisses and unpacking we quickly realized that when you ask six major foodies to gather together for two days, that creates ALOT of food and of course it's all going to be good!!
Friday night we enjoyed a delicious Chicken curry with fluffy rice (Julie's recipe), followed by Dallas's mini Sticky Date puddings with Butterscotch sauce and Cream (I'm getting the sauce recipe because I could drink that stuff - I even put it on my muesli the next morning!)
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| This is only a small amount of the sweets! |
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| Main fridge with a separate one for wine! |
Friday night we enjoyed a delicious Chicken curry with fluffy rice (Julie's recipe), followed by Dallas's mini Sticky Date puddings with Butterscotch sauce and Cream (I'm getting the sauce recipe because I could drink that stuff - I even put it on my muesli the next morning!)
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| These had gorgeous chunks of ginger through the soft spongy pudding, giving it a stunning spicy kick! |
That night a chill came through causing our little firebugs to not be able to help themselves and they had to light the campfire - I must admit it was beautiful and warm!
A reasonably early night (with an early morning for me due to inspiration striking and I had to get it on the computer before I lost it!), saw us all rise to a very cold morning with everyone being extremely glad to have packed extra blankets, quilts and jumpers!!
Julie made our breakfast for the weekend which was a devine Bircher Muesli with Pan Fried Apples in a Maple Butter sauce and side of Natural Greek Yogurt I am booking this as my birthday breakfast!!
Once fed, coffeed and showered we all pulled out what we where actually there to do which was our UFO's!!
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| The room of creativity! Also doubles as a dance floor but that story is for later... |
At some point through the Saturday we decided that sewing was only something to fill in the time before we could eat again, because we where always either eating food, reading about food or talking about food!!
Morning and afternoon teas saw us sampling Wendy's buttery, crumbly Coffee Creams, Pecan shortbread's and Delonghi coffee (I have decided this will be my next purchase - chooks be damned!) There was also my Chewy Pistachio and Almond Slice, Honey and Spice Slice and White Choc, Pineapple and Coconut Slice. Plus more slices, cakes, brownies, dips, crackers and the ever present cheese which is inevitable at every Night Owl gathering!
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| Chewy Pistachio and Almond Slice |
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| White Chocolate, Pineapple and Coconut Slice |
The day turned out to be super productive with me completing a fabric basket for my dining room table, learning how to foundation piece, thanks to Dallas and Craftsy, laughing until my sides hurt and going through the girls stash of fabric and goodies. I have also come to understand that Dirty Old Women don't just suddenly become Dirty Old Women - it takes years of practice and dedication, guess what?? I'm well on my way!!
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| Foundation Piecing by Dallas - Unfinished quarter block |
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| Big pile of scraps for hexies and piecing! |
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| My finished Mini Charm Basket! Noteworthy Fabric by Moda |
I will continue the story of this epic weekend hopefully this afternoon however right now I am off to a pink birthday party with Miss 4, who is not so patiently waiting at my side.
Next: Dinner and dancing!!
May your bobbin always be full
Amanda
May your bobbin always be full
Amanda
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