Wow Fat Quarterly retreat ...what an overwhelming experience!! I felt slightly dizzy for most of the day not quite knowing what to do with myself. I met amazing people, I took two fab classes, I chatted, I laughed it was simply wonderful!
The main hall was just buzzing with creativity, so many faces both familiar and unfamiliar, it made my head spin.
The overall atmosphere was very relaxed and welcoming. The soft humming of sewing machines, heads bent down over tiny hand stitches, little burst of laughter, munching homemade biscuits, a friendly smile whichever way you turned.
There were pretty, pretty fabrics, goodie bags and all sorts of wonderful freebies from the sponsors.
The overall atmosphere was very relaxed and welcoming. The soft humming of sewing machines, heads bent down over tiny hand stitches, little burst of laughter, munching homemade biscuits, a friendly smile whichever way you turned.
There were pretty, pretty fabrics, goodie bags and all sorts of wonderful freebies from the sponsors.
Matching names with faces, swapping handmade goodies, exchanging Moo cards and email addresses. Admiring quilts, zippy pouches, sewing kits, handmade dresses and many many pretty bags!
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| Karen showing off her pretty bag |
How could I possibly describe the magic that takes place when you bump into an old friend for the very first time!
A day was much too short, please can we do this again next year!!
xxx Leila
lovely pic of you and Kerry - so nice to meet you I just wish I'd had more time with you - everything seemed so rushed!
ReplyDeleteI love that picture too xxx
ReplyDeleteYou say it so well but... omg... I never see pics of me (as I am on the other side of the camera :-) is that me? :-0 Diet here I come! (or maybe a Demis Roussos Kaftan would be good...)
ReplyDeleteIt is a lovely photo of you and Kerry- you look so comfortable with one another! And I love the little paper pieced I see in the 'goodies' shot!
ReplyDeleteGreat post Leila :-) hoping to meet you there next year!
ReplyDeleteLovely post and lovely to meet you too.
ReplyDeleteI love your photos they really capture the atmosphere! x
ReplyDeleteGreat pics, I love the one of you and Kerry! Wish I could've been there, it looks like an amazing time was had by all!
ReplyDeleteI love that last picture the most! It's so fun seeing what everyone got up at the retreat.
ReplyDeleteMakes me so happy again seeing that photo, smiling a big smile right her now x
ReplyDeleteI second Lynne - I didn't get to spend anywhere near enough time with you. Thank you so much for being a part of it, I'm so emotional thinking of all the amazing fun we had. Thank you. xxx
ReplyDeleteSee you next year!
It was lovely to meet you in that first class, hope to see you again next year :o)
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely photo of you and Kerry :) So great you've had such a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to next year so I can actually stop and chat with you.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like it was the perfect retreat! I'm trying to think up how I could get to the other side of the world for next year :o)
ReplyDeleteit was so lovely to meet you!!!
ReplyDeleteI just love that photo of you and Kerry. Wish I could have spent more time with you but hope to next year!
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