little house on holland

quilting bee at the little house on holland. glee.

ruth got the ball rolling for everyone. first ever quilt for cath. on the new sewing machine. spanking. a gorgeous avalon (window pane) quilt. belatedly for hamish. very manly. very hamish. big tick. lots of oohing and aahing. achievement.

got me going with blanket stitch. and sorting. and pondering. for the vintage quilt. a heart for a house full of love. and some birds. one big. and one small. one nic. one annie. cutesville.

taylah stitched a heart too. i was in competition with a 6 year old. who stitched and concentrated. far beyond her years. beautiful. allysa played saddle club. and was happy to potter. in and out of the bee.


vene pinned. and sorted. and encouraged. and poured tea and bubbles. very handy.

all the while ruth somehow managed to embroider her masterpiece. pinks and cream and greens. very. neat. stitching. unlike mine. sigh.

tea was consumed. and champagne. and thai food. a tad more champagne. and chocolate. placed in the mouth so as to not upset the needlework. healthy chatter. catching up. dogs barked. new plans made. once a term. you're on. a late but very successful afternoon. slash evening.

as ruth said. the start of something wonderful.

photos: {courtesy of ruth}