It's only 6 weeks until our next Quilting Retreat at the tranquil Murlough House, Co. Down. It will be another fun filled weekend, chilling out, sewing, eating, games and lots more! There will also be 2 workshops to choose from: Foundation Pieced Spools: On Saturday afternoon we will be trying […]
Sorry it has taken me so long to post about our first Quilting Retreat (last weekend). I've had some very special visitors this week (which I'll tell you all about soon). It's hard to believe that a week ago today we were heading home after a wonderful weekend of sewing, eating, fun and games! […]
It was a milestone weekend in the Hollies' household! I dropped my baby off at University of Liverpool to start her 3 year degree, and came back to an empty nest. I've had children at home for the past 24 years, so not having 'on hand' mummy duties and living alone […]
(Edit: retreat is now fully booked) I'm ridiculously excited to tell you all about a new Just Jude Designs venture! Retreat from the stresses of life for a weekend of relaxation, creativity and great food in the spacious and comfortable Murlough House, surrounded by the beautiful Murlough Bay Nature Reserve! Let me […]
I promised to check in again and tell you about my makes at Patchwork in the Peaks (though they pale into insignificance compared to the fabulous makes of my fellow sewers). Not fully understanding the brief of the weekend, I arrived with no personal projects to work on! Doh! However, Elita has a […]
So I'm back from my adventures abroad (eventually!), and what a fabulous few days it was! Of course the surroundings were completely spectacular, and my photos simply don't do justice to the beautiful part of the world that is Morzine, France. But despite gloriously warm temperatures and the clear blue Alpine […]
Hello everyone! How are you? I'm back from a little holiday over on English soil, enjoying the amazing Cumbrian countryside with my #sewingbesties ..... ..... and visiting family and friends in my old Dorset stomping ground. The weather was hot, hot, hot! What a cracking summer break. And I'll […]
Hello everyone! I hope you've had a wonderful weekend! I had a fun few days with my best quilty buddies, up a mountain, with glorious sunshine and sheep for company (there may also have been lots of cake and buns)! There was lots of sewing done too, but alas I can't […]
