That is what it was - in fact, all my 4 days in the UK were perfect ones.
Getting ready, full of excitement, packing up some unusual things this time.
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| Son's birthday card and symbolic surprise |
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| red gift box |
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| containing this apron |
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| EG found the text should have ended with 'drunk' |
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| inside the hat box |
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| my heart always beats quicker once I see this coastline |
Thursday seems to be a better day for traveling , the M25 was clear, so was the M4. Arrived in Bristol without any delay and waited for son to have finished work - even found straight away the place in the city center. I always have a giggle when I see Cabot Circus. Insiders know why ;-)
After a pre-birthday dinner, (there were 2 to follow), next day was - big joy - going to see lovely Niki in Shepton Mallet (http://nostalgiaatthestonehouse.blogspot.be/) - thank you again, Niki for all those nice things you kept for me. Here is a selection of what I bought but I shall not show all of it ;-)
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| a stunning hat box |
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| all covered by Niki in vintage fabric (quick! put the lid on to preserve this great smell of lavender) |
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| today I discovered that calendar she had added to my pack :-) |
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| pity the smell does not come across on the picture |
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| all true treasures |
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| Shopping in Wells: have already tried out the first Annie Sloan paint from Poppy Green |
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| this fabric was also found in Wells, at 'Sew Vintage' |
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| strawberry fabrics from Millie Moon |
Saturday morning, we (Marion and I) set out early to have our great day in Shrewsbury.
The directions which were given by Jo before (link: https://www.facebook.com/Rusticandwhite), with the advise which Park & Ride to take and how to find the place of Rustic and White, were just fine. We arrived just in time to attend our first ever workshop.
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| The room was prepared in such a great way |
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| Everybody had its tag ready made by Christine - all differently crafted |
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| Explanations were given by Christine how she does her artwork |
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| hand-quilted items decorated the room |
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| one nicer than the other |
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| intricate pieces of her art everywhere |
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| he sat there quietly enjoying all that excited bunch of ladies |
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| Christine's one of a kind papier maché dolls |
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| Jo had hung a chain on the wall, very clever! |
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| more of the unique quilt work |
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| and the pieces of fabric art all 'speak' |
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| this was breath taking: a bandage from former army use |
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| rolled up like a parchemin (script roll) |
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| truly awesome! |
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| this also is so unique, a day book entry |
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| more quilt detail |
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| my very preferred detail of the parchemin |
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| the window with the curtains and flowers in the vase |
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| the needle on top of the left |
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| every detail additionally embellished |
Finally, our finished works:
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| Margaret sat next to me - she is a professional! In no time she had made up this brilliant piece |
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| Melanie's |
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| Gwen's second brooch (sorry, not sharp picture) |
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| Deirdre's |
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| inside Amanda's |
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| Rebecca's (her daughter's name is Grace) |
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Margaret's second item
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