Scrub Stitchin' 2026 - Part 2

 People started to arrive on Wednesday and find their allocated space. Lots of setting up of machines and projects and also chatting to people we'd not seen in person for a long time.

There was always time for a cuppa with one of the many cakes and slices that came with participants and Chooky's Mum.

Brenda is a local and comes each year. She made some yummy coconut ice for all our goodie bags.

There was plenty of time for work but also for chatter over the 5 days.

And chances to solve problems and swap wise words and techniques. Sandy had forgotten her machine extension table so we were able to construct one for her from a tissue box that was the perfect size.

We convinced Evelyn (Utah) to try Vegemite at nibbles time but I don't think she was impressed.

Walks at any time gave us an opportunity to stretch our eyes and look for kangaroos or other wildlife.

 

We had a show and tell session and Stephanie was able to show her mountains.

When we arrived we each had a goodies bag with a mug included. This is my mug with its string attached so it did not get lost with all the others.

Although this is a 'cheater' fabric it is a great idea for a border on a future quilt.

Some of the group were interested in joining the Rainbow Connection Quilters and here we have Sue...

... and Tina.

Mary was one of my neighbours and completed this jelly roll quilt top over the week.

Tina's daughter Harriett was my other neighbour and completed a baby quilt in the time as well as some other piecing.

Jo completed the quilt-along challenge and it looks so much like Surrey's wardrobe of shirts that I think I might be inspired to make one.

While away I did get an email from NRMA to say they had extended my car hire until my return so I was pleased not to be harbouring a 'stolen' hire car any more.