Wednesday, August 12, 2009

My Place - Girlfriends! Day!

What a lovely day - lots of Show and Tell! How beautiful is this - camellias from Sandra's Dad's garden. Now as you know, my sewing table is quite long and what a variety we have here - enough to fill three vases, so my house is looking really pretty at the moment, thanks, Sandra!

A gorgeous quilt made for Carole! In flanelette - look at those glorious fabrics and hand quilting on the middle block - amazing!

Gwen, always with a big smile - a gorgeous quilt (Turning Twenty? - I think so) - all ready to be hand quilted in big-stitch Perle!

Here they are - special people - always lots of fun! Quite a few missing - lots more happy times ahead to catch up!
Now, this is pretty special too, a Banana Cake to die for! I used Lizzie's recipe - A House in the Country - Lizzie has another blog listed on her right Sidebar - Cook, I think. Check it out! I have never mastered a Banana Cake, but I've hit the jackpot with this one ! For all you cooks out there, this is a must try!

Little people need little bags and this one is for a special little Girlfriend! My daughter, Danielle, has gone crazy over these - our Byron is like his mum and collects rocks, crystals, etc. and I've had a request to make one for him with lots of little pockets - oh, well, we'll have to see what we can do! When time permits, I'll whip up a lot for the kids to give with birthday gifts inside!
Check out The Civil War Bride Quilt blog , to see another Post of interest - it is all coming along nicely! We'd love to have your visits and Comments!
Happy day!

24 Lovely People said ...:

Mrs Quilty said...

That is such a lovely flower arrangement, camellias are so beautiful and how nice of Sandra to share!! Everyone looks so happy and of course, why not? Together with girlfriends, and stitching!!! The quilts are wonderful and the banana cake looks very interesting! Such fun!

Unknown said...

Looks like a fun time was had by all and banana cake too , yum !

I Purr-Furr to Craft said...

How very inspirational. Looks like a lovely time was had by all.

Nedra said...

Girlfriends are the best!
And I'm going to have to try the banana cake. It looks delicious!

Unknown said...

Love the look of that Banana Cake...must give it a go...Glad you had a Nice Day...
have you got your SR BOM from MO yet....I have.
cheers

Anonymous said...

Looks like you had a great day, got your mail today and have posted yours.
Thank you.

cheers
Christine

Julia said...

It was a great day Lurline..thank you so much!
I can vouch for that Banana cake it was so good...
catch up again soon..
Hugs Julia ♥

Jossie said...

What a happy and glorious day you girls had! We call it a day with a golden edge.

My name is Riet said...

What a happy day you all had. Beautiful quilts I saw here.

Fee said...

Looks like a fantastic day of stitching

Liz said...

Looks like the day was a 'sweet' success, glad the cake was a hit.
Lizzie
XXX

Anonymous said...

The flowers are gorgeous, looks like you had a fantastic day! :)

Betsy said...

OMG, that banana bread looks so yummy. I love the little bag with the little girl fabric. That is so adorable. YOu always have the cutest fabrics Lurline.

Candace said...

What a wonderful time with friends. The banana cake looks really tasty.

Rumi said...

Looks like a fun time was had by all. I'm going right over to check out that banana cake recipe!

Myra said...

Another awesome ladies day, and the banana cake looks scrumptious! Mmmmm....
You've been a busy gal while I've been absent Lurline! Wonderful fabrics, lovely projects, and a wonderful neighbor who weeks your front flower beds! How great is that! 8-)
It was nice catching up on you!
Happy stitchings!

Anonymous said...

What happy smiles all around the table. Beautiful fresh flowers, yummy banana bread and colorful quilts. Thanks for sharing Lurline.

Joy said...

I've just come from Julia's blog .... looks like you ladies had a fabulous get-together ;o). That cake looks delish, I'm off to check out the recipe for that one, I LOVE banana cake :o). I really love the rosy flannels, and the quilting is devine!!
Hugs,
Joy :o)

Cathy @ CabbageQuilts said...

How wonderful, I love a ladies stitch-together!!! Great show and tell and that banana cakes looks fabulous! xo

Kris Meares - Tag Along Teddies said...

Hey Lurline! Wow! Looks like a fun gathering at your place!! The flowers and quilts are all just gorgeous and I bet there was lots of chatting and giggling, too! I loooooove banana cake, but for years couldn't make one without it being soggy in the middle - finally found a recipe for banana bread and it works a treat! Yours looks pretty yum, though. Hope you had a lovely time with your stitching friends - Bear Hugs! KRIS

Jay said...

Hi Lurlilne, It looks like you ladies all had a great time. Just a note to let you know that the link to the Civil War Bride Quilt doesn't work right. Happy Stitching! Jay

Micki said...

What lovely pics...It is so much fun getting together with friends!
Micki

Chookyblue...... said...

your sewing days always sound soo good...........

Anonymous said...

wow, beautiful piece of art!
i love this...
good work....

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