Thursday 29 August 2013

My weekend part 1

When I said I was going to go to The Stitch Gathering "no matter what" that wasnt meant to be a  f***ing challenge.  Seriously.  The big man had to be having a laugh.  When I got to the airport on Saturday morning, the whole island was covered in the thickest fog I've seen.  And it did not want to shift.  So, my flight was cancelled, and they stuck me on a ferry.  Joy of joys.  Just what a puking pregnant bladder the size of a walnut narcoleptic wants to hear, "here's your cabin key, you're sharing with some other ladies.  We'll put you on a 2 1/2 hour no breaks bus journey to edinburgh when the ship gets in to aberdeen in the morning"...
But I made it.  I told you I would...

Yes it was a nightmare journey, but I was helped by some kind strangers keeping me on time, awake and in the right place, and reassured of more help from my lovely mate Katy when I reached planet mainland if I needed it.  Exhausting and stressful, but OMG so completely and utterly, totally worth every second.  I had the best time!

I tried to remember to take photos, but ultimately forgot a whole lot of the time (- check out the stitch gathering page for some beauties.) but here are a few of the hundreds of highlights!

My name tag from Dolores of Dee Roo Designs  Isnt this fantastic?  She made a CUPBOARD!!  I got to chat to her loads over dinner and believe me she is bloomin lovely.



First up was bib class with Julie - I dont have photos but I think she showed some.  It was such a great class, and here are the first of our endeavours!

Mine, Fiona's and Mums!
There was an amazing lunch spread with brilliant views all around my favourite city, loads of awesome people to talk to (or in my case wish I had talked to... I was a bit tired...) a show and tell, a lucky dip, and then the afternoon class with Katy.  She has better pics on her blog.  Including evidence that yes, I had a lovely nap whilst mum made her paper pieced teapot.  Well I had spent the night on a ferry and been up since 5.30am....  

Katy and mum discussing the finer points of foundation paper piecing

Fortunately I woke up just in time for Katys malteser cupcakes hmmmm and rather than start late I had a visit from my wee buddy Jack instead.



I offered to make Jack a cape whilst we waited for the teapot people to finish.  I think he approved.


Some SuperJack fun ensued.



Apparently not so much fun when I suggested the cape could also be a nice headscarf.


Other highlights to share, which you may have seen before but its sooooo good I'm making you see it again, The Stitch Gathering Goody Bag.


That's 11 fat quarters, 1 half yard, one box of threads, an aurifil, some other threads including embroidery floss, Frixion pen, Very Berry Handmades Liberty Scrap pack, a Hexie kit, buttons, needles, broach, Liberty bag, Highland Spring water (loads more were handed out free all day) Nairns biscuits, Thread cutter.....Really brilliant booty from the Stitch Gathering sponsors


Look out on Jo's blog as I hear she kept one to giveaway very soon......


20 comments:

  1. Looks like Jack has a new best friend. Looks like a fabulous time, and well worth the arduous journey!

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  2. That is an amazing goody bag! Glad you made it in the end!

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  3. Oh, I've been waiting for this post. Great to know that you've made it despite all the difficulties.

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  4. Good to meet you Sarah , after such an epic journey too. Can't believe the bag eh!

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  5. Oh dear, I read about your amended travel arrangement on Katy's blog. So glad that you had great day

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  6. good grief, what a journey, well done for getting there at all! how lovely that you found nice people to look after you! i hope you got home ok, and that by now you've recovered

    your name badge is amazing

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  7. I'm so glad you were able to get there, even with such a horrible journey. Napping after that was perfectly understandable. Whether you are a pregnant narcoleptic or not!

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  8. Sounds like the best time despite the trials of getting there. Di x

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  9. You made it! Awesome! And that goody bag looks yummy xx

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  10. Sorry you had such a drama getting there! But totally worth it in the end and what a fabulous goody bag!

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  11. You made it! Awesome! And that goody bag looks yummy xx

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  12. I just read this all out to Jonathan as it it such an amazing story and you are so funny - a good job you have that sense of humour, right?! SO pleased you got here and that it was worth it!! Unfortunately we hardly had any time to chat :(
    Thanks for the great write up, please add to my linky!

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  13. Aww, I didn't think I'd caught you napping! Was lovely to see you again :o)

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  14. You are awesome for making if there, even I would have been wiped out by that epic journey! So happy you had the wonderful time you deserve! X

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  15. So glad you made it there and it was wonderful too.
    xxx

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  16. It sounds like a horrific journey but it looks as though it was worth it! I'm not surprised you needed a nap, though, the surprise is you only needed one! Love the bibs you, your mam and Fiona made - I can't wait to see Bean modelling one!

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  17. Yo chickie...if you survived that trip you and your bladder can survive anything!! So glad you like your nametag!;)
    xo

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  18. so glad you made it in the end and had fun too x

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  19. It must have been a bit of an epic journey but the day was so brilliant it would have so disappointing to miss it. It was lovely to meet you and put a face to the name, I hope the homeward trip was a bit easier.

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