Yes after much organisation and wonderment over the weather the WHK Craft in the Country was again a success with no rain in sight and a glorious day!
We had very good attendance numbers after our little false start at Roma and so had a great day catching up with old friends and making new ones!! This year with the addition of a good season and the garden looking much improved we took the liberty in hanging many of the quilts throughout the houseyard as well as in the paddock.
A huge thankyou to all of my helpers - Mum , Virginia, Neitta, Karen, Jeff and to all of those who travelled near and far who attended. Thankyou also to Megan who kindly supplied the following photos - as unfortunately I had taken none!!!
The WHK Quilt of Love Challenge again was a huge success with 60 quilts being donated and the Viewers Choice Award was a 3 way tie which was then decided by a lucky draw with 1st Lorna Goodland - Theodore, 2nd Karen Rafton - Meandarra & 3rd Robyn Hockey - Mitchell.
There were lots of lucky draws throughout the day with info sessions, demos and games. The Dulacca Kindy girls again did a fantastic job with the catering providing some very yummy bits & pieces.
We even had a few "stayers" that we loved having on an overnight sleep over in the shop!!!
So thankyou to all again for supporting the day and I know from much feedback that it has inspired many to pick up their sewing and be even more creative - if that is possible!!
Thankyou also to the lovely Injune ladies who gave me a huge surprise by arriving with a gorgeous flower basket (pic below)!!!
A lovely mix of ladies getting to know each other from Injune, Roma & Taroom
Marion, Karen & Pat
Sonia, Arlie & Rebel
My gorgeous flowers! Thankyou girls!
Quilts !!
Stopping for coffee as they stroll through the garden!
Another quilt! - fancy that!
More Quilts!
Some of the crowd with many from Mitchell!
Neitta & Gladys sitting amongst some of the gorgeous Quilts of Love
I think this one may have been a favourite of Megans!
Just lil 'ole me!
Another gorgeous quilt!
So there you have it for another year! If you weren't able to make it unfortunately you missed some fantastic bargains with no fabric in the shop over $20/m!!! special tables with patterns 40% off, Fabrics from as low as $10/m plus many more bargains! Not to mention the fun & frivolity - but don't worry we will do it all again next year!!!
AND I will have lots more posts over the next week with new fabrics, jelly rolls, PLUS YES THE ACCUQUILT CUTTER HAS ARRIVED - JUST IN TIME FOR THE CRAFT IN THE COUNTRY DAY!! So there were a number of ladies that took advantage of the fantastic deals we had on the day for these machines. We have in fact sold out but have another order on the way - so if you are interested in me bringing a machine along to your next workshop or would like further information on these wonderful time saving & accurate devices please let me know!
Plus of course we had the tremendous sewing machine deals which a number of ladies took advantage of also!!!
But Wait - YOU CAN NOW CONTACT ME FOR YOUR JANOME, BROTHER OR HORN SEWING CABINET REQUIREMENTS!!!! Greg & Jan have decided that with the ongoing relationship they have with us "country ladies" that I am now able to supply these machines & accessories for you. So if there is anything you need just contact me!
Thankyou again for your support of our day & our business - we do appreciate it.
Keep Stitchin!
Julie, That was the best day out ever!!!! I can't wait for the next one-congrats to you-it was superb!!!! Thanks again, Melissa S
Posted by: melissa scriven | April 17, 2011 at 09:55 PM