Saturday, 26 January 2013

Summer holiday


Summer holiday!  I love it!!  There was swimming, snorkeling and walks, we caught up with friends, climbed Mount Maunganui (232m or 761ft) and had too many treats (ice cream and chocolate!!)  There were books to read, easy one-pot meals to make and lots of family games.  I had time for reading, resting and stitching and made some progress with my Vignette blocks.  Also had an indulgent couple of hours to myself, while the family went fishing, to spend time in a gorgeous quilt shop, Village Fabrics, and a vintage shop at Te Puna. I came away with some lovely fabrics and patterns and some little vintage treasures too.  One of the new patterns was "Always and Forever" by Little House Needleworks and I started it straight away for a friend's wedding in March.  Only 360 days until the next one!  Wendy xx
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29 comments:

  1. Leeanne26 January 2013 at 21:15

    Looks like you had a great time, recharged the batteries. Village fabric at Te Puna is nice.
    Your stitching is coming along nicely.

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  2. Susan26 January 2013 at 21:43

    Your pics look like the perfect family holiday, it sounds like you had a really good break. I do like your Vignette in the darker colours, and a sweet cross stitch design too.

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  3. Mistea26 January 2013 at 21:46

    Gorgeous holiday pictures.
    Nice stitching. Cute cross stitch.
    Enjoy

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  4. Cath26 January 2013 at 21:54

    love your holiday snaps....looks like a good time. Your stitching is coming along nicely.
    Cath @ Bits 'n Bobs

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  5. AnitaS26 January 2013 at 22:25

    Your holliday looks so lvel. Especialy as we are here in a lot of snow and cold. Love your embroidery.

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  6. marina26 January 2013 at 23:32

    lovely holiday snaps and looks like you have made some progress on your vignette quilt.

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  7. Nicki26 January 2013 at 23:39

    Beautiful holiday photos. We're just back from a month in NZ - I miss it! :)

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  8. Michelle Ridgway27 January 2013 at 00:54

    Sounds idyllic... Gorgeous photos.

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  9. Tatkis27 January 2013 at 01:02

    Wonderful summer photos!
    And your process looks so beautiful!

    Hugs,
    Tatyana

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  10. Anonymous27 January 2013 at 03:24

    wonderful pics Wendy,glad you got to spend some time in the fabric shop,what a wonderful time by all.xx

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  11. Kristen King27 January 2013 at 05:49

    What beautiful photos Wendy!!! I'm so glad you had a wonderful time. And is there anything better than beautiful weather, time away with the family, AND stitching time and quilt shop visits?!

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  12. FloS27 January 2013 at 08:37

    Hooray for the vacations !!
    Florence

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  13. Fiona27 January 2013 at 09:58

    love the collage of pictures... you sound so relaxed and rested....
    Hugz

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  14. Cat27 January 2013 at 10:41

    Wendy it sounds like you had a wonderful holiday, your collage really shows how pretty your holiday was. Glad to hear what a great time all of you had, holidays are just the best. Wishing you a wonderful week. xx

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  15. Unknown27 January 2013 at 11:09

    You had it all Wendy, fantastic! And what girl doesnt like to sit and stitch for awhile while on holiday. Looking good.

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  16. Sheila27 January 2013 at 12:03

    Lovely photos of your holiday , so glad to hear you had such a wonderful time filled with fun and relaxation and a few treasures too ;-)

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  17. Sharon - Lilabelle Lane27 January 2013 at 13:00

    Beautiful holiday photos. Sounds and looks like you had a wonderful time. hugs

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  18. Lyn27 January 2013 at 20:16

    Sounds like you had a great time with a bit of everything..great holidays like that often do go too quickly and as you say there are a lot of days till next year..

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  19. Michelle27 January 2013 at 20:31

    sounds like a great holiday and love the photos! I understand the count down to the next holiday.
    Michelle.

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  20. Teresa F.27 January 2013 at 21:21

    Great photos.
    Looks like you're having a wonderful time.
    It's raining here, no wonder cause it's Winter ( sigh)!
    Hugs,
    Teresa

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  21. Cheryl28 January 2013 at 00:17

    What a wonderful holiday Wendy - loved all your piccies and your Vignette quilt is looking wonderful. You are way more advanced on it than I am on mine.

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  22. Bev C28 January 2013 at 04:35

    Hello Wendy,

    Great holiday collage. Enjoy your cross stitch. The shop you visited looks great, it has some lovely embroidery/quilts.

    Happy days.
    Bev.

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  23. Katrina28 January 2013 at 13:45

    What lovely holiday pics - looks like it was a wonderful break for you :)Have a good week Wendy.

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  24. Lisa29 January 2013 at 20:54

    Looks like you had a great holiday. Loving all your creations...

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  25. Nicky29 January 2013 at 22:26

    Lovely holiday pics Wendy. It is lovely at the Mount, great family fun times. Always and Forever is going to be a perfect wedding gift, lucky couple!

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  26. Anita30 January 2013 at 00:06

    You sound like you had a wonderful time. Enjoy what is left of summer. Cheers, Anita.

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  27. Josie31 January 2013 at 21:05

    Fabulous holiday pics!! Sounds like you all had the perfect time. Your Vignette quilt looks so classy.. can't wait to see t finished.

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  28. Christine M2 February 2013 at 14:44

    Great photos Wendy. Looks like a fabulous holiday.

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  29. Noela2 February 2013 at 23:05

    Glad you had a great holiday and found some time to visit a quilt shop. Lovely photos. Hugs.....

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