As faithful readers know, stitching makes me happy. Stitching WITH FRIENDS takes me to a state of bliss. Throw some mouth-watering delectables into the mix? Practically euphoria! Munch and make, a craft gathering with neighbor ladies, has returned after a three-year hiatus. (OK, I knew it had been a long time, but really three years? Yes, pandemic first and then life, busy life. Anyway ...)
One friend plied her needle on the table runner you see at left. And do you know, she gave it to me at the end of the afternoon? I was SOOOOO touched.
How about this quilt? My neighbor is a prolific quilter and prefers to have one quilt at a time in production. On the day of our gathering, she was finishing the binding. You probably cannot see it, but the corners of the quilt have nests with little eggs in them. Love the plump birds on this incredible work of art.
Everyone brought goodies - sugar-free chocolate, oat cookies, lemon blueberry ricotta cake, fresh fruit. The panda nestled among the munchies was hand-made by another neighbor during our gathering.
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My project is the cross-stitch for my sister that I first shared in this January post. It's coming along nicely; I am head over heels in love with the blackwork patterns that make up the flower at the center of the design by Lesley Teare.
I hope to have another Munch and Make in mid-March - watch this space!
If you would like to see the previous Munch posts, go to March 17, 2019, April 11, 2019, October 6, 2019 and January 29, 2020.
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...quilting is a wonderful winter activity. Take care and stay warm and well.
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun gathering, the treats look yummy. I love the quilt with the birds, it is beautiful. Your cross-stitch is looking pretty too. Take care, have a great day!
Your stitching time with friends sounds lovely, and lots of yummy treats to enjoy, too! Your cross-stitch is beautiful. Your hubby sounds like a keeper - love the chocolate man you found!
ReplyDeleteStitching together with friends is so lovely, especially with all the delicious treats to share, too. Your cross stitch is gorgeous, Angie, with every stitch so precisely placed. My husband doesn't cook, but he keeps my knives as sharp as can be!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun and productive time together and food taboot! You have a wonderful relationship with your hubby.
ReplyDeleteYour stitchings are very pretty and the coookies and cake look terrific too!
ReplyDeleteA good way to socialize.
ReplyDeleteI love a private joke shared! what a fun time to meet with other stitchers and your needlework is so charming
ReplyDeleteLeeAnna
You've so much to be grateful for, particularly a husband who is handy in the kitchen. Seems you and I are on the same wavelength, although not stitching or quilting appreciating the minutes. :)
ReplyDeleteMunch & Make sounds like a great thing to do!
ReplyDeleteYou and your friends are so crafty. Me, it would be munch, and munch som more.
ReplyDeleteSign me up for the Munch and Make...Not sure if you let guys in Angie but it looks like a great time! :-) David from Ohio
ReplyDeleteMunch and Make - what a great concept! I'd be so afraid of getting crumbs all over my project, though. Love the progress on your cross stitch.
ReplyDeleteha-ha! Never seen a gift chocolate like that before. :) yay! Glad to see your crafting group is back. Lots of nice goodies and lovely makes. Your cross-stitch is really pretty. Take care.
ReplyDeleteYIPPEE for being able to get together again for munch and make. Love the idea. My crafty friends are on line friends, none in my circle of face to face friends are crafters. I envy you. AND the muchies look really good. LOVE your cross stitch, it has such a happy spring feel to it.
ReplyDeleteHello Angie. I spotted the British bird in your picture. I know I have never had sugar free chocolate unless you count that 70% dark chocolate that I really like?
ReplyDeleteI was never very good with a sewing machine and my attempts at quilting were very sad. I do so admire you talent. I happy knitting! Have a grand day! Cathy
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I don't think any of my neighbors do any kind of stitching, but this would be so much fun! I love all the projects. The bird quilt is gorgeous, the runner is such a lovely gift, and your stitching is just beautiful! Looking forward to mosaic Monday.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of munch and make. I think there is one in my town too, but I haven't joined. I am currently reading a book - Tuesday evenings with the Copeton Craft Resistance - about a group of ladies who crochet - no knitters please! Enjoy your week, stay safe.
ReplyDeleteHello Angie,
ReplyDeleteI love the pretty table runner and the birdie quilt is a favorite. The stitch party sounds fun, the treat look yummy too. Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.
It's always nice to see what others are making and it makes you inspired. I am enjoying my paper crafts and not sewing as much but I love to have projects and be creative. Enjoy your week! Hugs, Diane
ReplyDeleteSo good for you to get back to your stitching group. Your snacks look wonderful, how special to be given the table runner.
ReplyDeleteYou could see me smiling about the Chocolate man with this boxershorts. A funny idea.
ReplyDelete... thank you being part of
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Munch and Make ... sounds great.
ReplyDeleteSo nice that you are back with your stitching group :)
Have a happy and healthy month of March.
All the best Jan
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nice post and art. Love the Great tit at the end. :)
ReplyDeleteHi there stranger, visiting you today after being awol from blogland for way too long. Life has a habit of getting in the way! Your Munch and Make gathering sounds so much fun and a great way to share your crafts with each other.
ReplyDeleteThe hunky chocolate man in his heart-patterned shorts did make me smile. How fabulous to get together with neighbours for a make and munch. It sounds like the perfect thing to do. Your cross stitch is coming along beautifully and yes the blackwork flower is stunning. Love those little birds on that amazing quilt, and how kind of the lady to gift you the table runner.
ReplyDeleteDear Angie, you know people who are very talented in handwork! The table runner is a dream and the blue bird quilt is also incredibly beautiful! I'm glad you're making good progress with your springtime titmouse-flower cross-stitch picture and that you're still enjoying it. By the way, I had to think of you at the "Klimt-Inspired by ..." exhibition (see my current post) when I saw the embroidered bed curtain by artist Margaret MacDonald Mackintosh - you would certainly have liked that too!
ReplyDeleteHow nice that you spent blissful hours together and there were also treats. The chocolate man in the boxer shorts also looks delicious :-DD
All the best & hugs - Traude❤️
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