I’m sorry, I know it’s been almost a full week since the Stitch Gathering, organised by the fabulous Jo Avery and her merry band, but I really did want to give it a roundup, even if lack of a replacement broadband router until last night meant it was a little delayed!
Once again Jo rounded up a marvelous selection of goodies, presented in this gorgeously soft needlecord Liberty bag:
What a collection of contents!
Our sponsors provided the following:
- Thread from Aurifil
- Biscuits from Nairns
- Frixion pen from Pilot
- Millward needles and Coats thread from Coats
- FQ from Dashwood
- Magazine from Love Patchwork & Quilting (Editor Jenny even came out to play at the event!)
- Embroidery thread from DMC
- Liberty lawn scrap pack from Very Berry Fabrics
- Embroidery scissors from Groves & Banks
- Tote bag and FQ from Liberty
- 2 Christmas Cori Dantini panels from Blend (it was worth it for this alone, I LOVE Cori Dantini’s fabrics!)
- 5 FQ bundle from Robert Kaufman
- Perle cotton and beads from My Bearpaw
At lunchtime we all got to vote on our favourite ‘ticket bags’ from the secret swap, and then we were allowed to hand them over to their recipients.
The poor lady that made mine was very nervous as she’s a beginner, and found out just before the swap that I was teaching the tote class that afternoon, however I think she did a lovely job getting that block on the front, and she had a great idea for a crossover pocket on the back, ideal for a paper or a brolly or something:
I did feel, having seen the amazing creations that others had done, that perhaps I hadn’t done quite enough on mine, as the only bit I did, other than the front, was to line it. Thankfully the lovely Claire who received it didn’t seem to mind!
I believe Jo will shortly be doing a round up post of all the bags, so I shall be sure to point you to it when it appears, because there was some truly amazing work in there.
Unfortunately I didn’t take a single photo in the class I was teaching as I was running laps round the tables, but trust me when I say everyone did a great job :o)
Now I have rather a lot of reading to catch up on, I may be some time…
Both bags are lovely, I really like that cross-over pocket idea. Glad you all had such a good time, I've been eagerly (jealously) reading all the posts and it seems to have gone really well 🙂
Great loot and they are both brilliant bags!
After seeing these 2 bags I can't wait to see more. I love the hint of colour from your lining, and the cross over pocket on the bag you received is a great idea.
I love the bags, I bet it was a great time.
The bags were brilliant. What a wonderful (if not nerve-racking) idea.
great rund up Katy, Thanks! I will alert you to a linky thing later today (hopefully) x
Roll on 2015!
One day I'll get there and take your bag class and heckle from the back 😉 Great bags!!
The two bags look great. It is the memories that go with the bags that make them special.
Hugs Kay
Was lovely to see you. Juliex
Great bags, it sounds like everyone had a great day
Glad you had good time. It looks like such a fab event. I really want to go one year. The ticket bags were fab!
Seems. To have been a great day.
both bags are fab, but i'm crazy about that heart, its beautiful!
That goodie bag looks crammed full of amazing stuff !
And Im sure everyone who did your class was thrilled and amazed by your prowess. I wish I could have been there …I would have taken tons of pictures for you.
both bags are great, the cross over on the idea by your swappee was a good idea.
And a liberty bag as a goody bag? Worth the entrance fee alone
That is a great haul from the goodie bag!!
I love the idea of the pocket on the back of the tote!
That's some great loot! Aww, that's cute that your swap partner got nervous giving her bag to the tote class teacher, but hers came out great — that's a cool pocket! And yours is suuuper duper cool! 🙂
Such a great day! Congratulations on your successful class, I've seen a few people post pics of their creations! Love those quilt labels!
All thel bags I've seen looked great, what a fab idea of Jo's