Scrub Stitchin'

 Scrub Stitchin' with the Chookshed Stitchers 

has come and gone. I had such a fabulous time.

Five days of friendship, fun, laughter and a bit of sewing too!

It was so great to finally meet the girls I have been 

blogging and zooming with over the years.

 

As you can see, I had quite a drive to get to Baradine!

Monday I headed off to Corowa to pick up 

Sharmayne from Country Fragrance. This meant I was 

only on my own for three hours of the trip which was great.

On my way to Sharmayne's I dropped in to surprise my niece Andrea

 at her diner Lulu and Didge in Chiltern. Andrea (Didge) 

and Lulu opened the 1950s style diner about 4 months ago. 

They have every flavour of milkshakes and spiders 

you can think of. If you're ever in Chiltern, 

I can highly recommend a visit to Lulu and Didge.

Sharmayne and I have been blogging friends 

for many years. We think maybe 13 or 14 years. 

The first time we met in person was when I drove 

into her driveway! We sat and talked late into the night.

Tuesday we had quite a long day of 

driving to Dubbo. We stopped at the Junee Licorice and

 Chocolate Factory for morning tea.

Did a bit to help the economy at Coonabarabran.

We arrived at Scrub Stitchin' and I finally got to 

meet Chooky from Chookyblue in person.

We all received a goody bag. 

There was a project kit that Anni Downs from  

Hatched and Patched had designed especially 

for us at Scrub Stitchin'. In the box is a 

lovely mug and Brenda crocheted 

everyone a little flower brooch.

Sharmayne and Trish. Trish is now a blogger 

after starting Coming Home with Sharmayne's help. 

Chatting with Janice from Jannimary.

You always have to have scones at retreat!

Chooky's mum made these delicious ones for us.

Late Saturday afternoon we were kicked out of the room 

so it could be prepared for our Starry Starry Night.

It was so lovely enjoying a drink and

 nibbles as the sun was setting. 

We were supposed to be getting ready but 

we couldn't stop looking at the sunset. 

This is just one of the many photos taken.

You had to dress up for the star theme. 

There were many interpretations of stars - 

movie stars, Star Wars, stars on clothes.

 As for me, I attached star lights to my dress.

 The room was decorated beautifully.

We had such a fun night.

After dinner we swapped our 

Make It, Bake It or Fake It gifts. 

Fake it gifts were gifts you bought. 

I received this lovely zippered pouch, along 

with some soap and handcream, from Maureen. 

Maureen also started a blog  

Pink Sunset Cottage over the weekend.

I was lucky enough to win a prize. 

A fat quarter with lots of rabbits, deer, foxes and hedgehogs. 

The Bug Buster is a herbal anti-moth protector.

 I worked on a secret project for the first three days. 

Here's a little sneak peek.

You'll have to wait to see what it is. 

Then I made a start on my 

Project #9 of our Chookshed Challenge.

Sunday morning I picked up my 

rather neglected Tilda hexagons.

Twenty-eight of us attended Scrub Stitchin'. 

Some were bloggers and zoom stitchers.

 I made some lovely new friends.

The thirteen bloggers. 

Back row - Raewyn (Stitching Farm Girl), Chooky (ChookyBlue), 

Sue (Kiwikids), Betty (Rainbow Connection Quilters), 

Lianne (Lianne Makes Stuff), Lynda (Heavens to Bettsy).

Middle row - Jindi's Cottage, Maureen (Pink Sunset Cottage), 

Sharmayne (Country Fragrance), Trish (Coming Home).

Front row - Janice (Jannimary), Jenny (Bird on the Border) and me.

After lunch it was time to say good bye to everyone.

Thank you Chooky for organising Scrub Stitchin' 

and allowing me to be part of it. 

Thank you Sharmayne for being 

such a fabulous travelling buddy 

and welcoming me into your home. 

Even though we had never met before,

it was like we had known each other forever. 

Lucy made me feel welcome too!