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My Bags are Packed, I’m Ready to Go…..

November 11, 2010 By Spoonful of Sugar - 31 Comments

….. well not quite (and now I can’t get that John Denver song out of my head!). I am heading off this afternoon for my first ever sewing retreat with Janelle and some other crafty ladies. The hard part is deciding how many projects to take (with no meals to cook, no cleaning to be done, and no taxi duties – I am hoping for a productive as well as fun weekend).

I have cut up my Bliss fabric ready for a quilt for Sarah. She has requested a quilt that is similar to this design – I can’t wait to get started on this one.

Some gorgeous Pippijoe fabric arrived this week from Kelani Fabric Obsession just in time for weekend sewing.

The Christmas Issue of Marie Claire Idees arrived last week and didn’t disappoint! My favourite article has some lovely ideas on how to repurpose sheet music to make Christmas decorations.

Sarah has been spoiling us again this week with her baking. This week we were treated to her Caramel Coconut Cake – the recipe is from this old favourite cookbook.

Thanks to Craft Gossip for featuring my “be merry” Festive Garland.

Hope to have some progress on my sewing projects to show you next week! Have a great weekend.

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  1. Handmade says

    November 11, 2010 at 11:49 pm

    Are you sure it was a John Denver song?

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  2. two hippos says

    November 12, 2010 at 3:01 am

    have a wonderful time!

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  3. suzitee says

    November 11, 2010 at 9:33 pm

    Looks like you will have PLENTY to keep you busy over the weekend! Sigh…I SOOOO wish I was coming, but I’ll be with you in spirit.
    Have a fantastic retreat, and I’ll look forward to hearing ALL about it!

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  4. Thimbleanna says

    November 11, 2010 at 9:55 pm

    Oooh, that pattern will be perfect for your Bliss LOL! I hope you have a wonderful time and get a ton of stuff done!

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  5. Christine M says

    November 11, 2010 at 10:34 pm

    Have a great time at the retreat. It’s amazing how much you can get done when all you have to do is eat and sew!

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  6. Cathy says

    November 11, 2010 at 11:07 pm

    Have a fabulous time away, retreats are SO MUCH FUN!!! Will look forward to hearing all about it. Love the rest of the post too, cake looks delish! xo

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  7. Tania says

    November 11, 2010 at 11:19 pm

    Lucky, lucky chook. Enjoy every flying by minute…

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  8. Margaret says

    November 12, 2010 at 12:30 am

    Time to just be you, and do as you please , and an appreciative fan=mily when you get back all efreshed – no doubt. These times are treasures.

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  9. meri says

    November 12, 2010 at 1:26 am

    Have a great and wonderful weekend.Enjoy!

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  10. Leanne says

    November 12, 2010 at 4:30 am

    Nothing like a crafty weekend away ….enjoy

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  11. Vickie says

    November 12, 2010 at 4:31 am

    Sarah’s quilt is going to beautiful!
    I love the sheet music ideas!
    The cake looks wonderful!
    Have a great weekend!

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  12. Rumi says

    November 12, 2010 at 6:30 am

    Have a good time—oh, I’m sure you will!
    Yummy looking cake Sarah!

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  13. Bela says

    November 12, 2010 at 7:07 am

    Dear Lisa, I am sure you and the crafty ladies will do a great job!!! Wow!! I wish I could be there just learning a lot from YOU!!!

    This magazine looks so interesting, Lisa!! I am going to try finding it around here.

    Sarah’s cake looks delicioussssss!!! I confess this cake has caught my sweet eyes on this post, Lisa!!!!
    Much love for you girls!! Bela.

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  14. Shannon says

    November 12, 2010 at 10:38 am

    Have fun! I am excited to see all of your finished projects!

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  15. Kirsty@Bonjour says

    November 12, 2010 at 12:39 pm

    Cake, craft and retreat – sounds perfect!

    I got my MC Idees a few weeks ago too – I really liked all the stuff they’d made from salt dough. They really have some clever ideas.

    Have a great weekend, will look forward to the show and tell!

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  16. Terriaw says

    November 12, 2010 at 2:05 pm

    oh what a fun weekend you have in store! I have only been to one retreat, and had the time of my life. Hope you have as much fun. I love all the wonderful projects you are bringing along – good to have a few choices, depending on your mood. Love that Pippijoe fabric!

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  17. Sew Useful Designs says

    November 12, 2010 at 2:51 pm

    Hi Lisa!

    Sarah has delightful tastes – just like her mum! I absolutely Love the Bliss fabric range and the design you will be basing your quilt on! 🙂

    Your Kelani fabrics look interesting too… can’t wait to see what you make with them!

    Have a wonderful weekend, Lisa! All that extra time without ‘duties’!!! Heaven! 🙂

    Hugs! Vikki 🙂

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  18. Sandrine says

    November 12, 2010 at 11:41 pm

    I have my my MCI too, just need some quiet time now!!Have a great time xx

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  19. Jenny of Elefantz says

    November 13, 2010 at 12:50 am

    The quilt pattern is really lovely – very striking! Love the black and whites . Wonder what clever idea you will come up with for them? Have fun!!
    Hugs
    Jenny

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  20. zoesquid says

    November 13, 2010 at 4:35 am

    Im sooooo jealous. Have a great time

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  21. Dogwood says

    November 13, 2010 at 4:29 pm

    Cake looks wonderful. I can just tell that it is yummy.

    Have lots of fun at you weekend craft retreat. They are the greatest! I went to a crafting weekend retreat last month and still on a high from the energy and friendship!

    Enjoy.

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  22. Jenny says

    November 13, 2010 at 6:13 pm

    What a wonderful way to spend the weekend. Hope you got lots of sewing done:)

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  23. Cheryl says

    November 13, 2010 at 7:39 pm

    Love that pattern and Bliss will be perfect. Hope you have a wonderful time. Sarah’s cake looks so yummy!!! I’m leaving for quilt camp Monday also..can’t wait.

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  24. Handmade in Israel says

    November 14, 2010 at 10:16 am

    Have a wonderful time! I am sure it’ll be a great experience.

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  25. Stephanie says

    November 14, 2010 at 4:10 pm

    I’m in serious need of a retreat! Food, fabric, friends always equals FUN.

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  26. Tracy says

    November 15, 2010 at 6:49 am

    Hope you had a lovely, crafty weekend! The Bliss will be super for that quilt pattern! Oh, I must see if the newsagent had the Xmas issue of MC now… I hope so! Sarah’s cake looks so delicious… My sweet tooth is itching! ;o) Happy Days ((HUGS))

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  27. mamas kram says

    November 15, 2010 at 8:39 am

    I hope you had a great weekend with lot of time for sewing and crafting!
    Have a nice week!

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  28. Lillabilly says

    November 15, 2010 at 11:35 pm

    Wow! That Pippijoe fabric is lovely! I have never seen Marie Claire Ideas – but it looks like it has some great inspiration – I really love things made with sheet music. Also, yuuuuuuum to caramel coconut cake! Have a really lovely time away!

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  29. Suzie says

    November 18, 2010 at 7:23 am

    Hope you had a wonderful weekend with your friends! The quilt you’re going to make for Sarah is a pretty one, the Bliss fabrics look perfect for it. I’ll be looking foward to seeing your new and beautiful sewing projects!

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  30. silverpebble says

    November 18, 2010 at 2:48 pm

    Oh those decorations using upcycled music are beautiful aren’t they? Oh, though, that cake looks delicious x

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  31. Lisa's Creative Designs says

    November 30, 2010 at 5:31 pm

    You have a wonderful blog! I LOVE these paper wreaths. I’ve seen them all over blogland and will be trying one this week. It looks like alot of fun:)

    Reply

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