The day after ...

Thinking she'd made the biggest mistake in the world, Nec still managed to open up her lovely new home despite our second Eat, Sew, Laugh being the morning after the cocktail party of all cocktail parties (Old Man style). Noone would have known what had gone on the night before as it looked as if Candida had made a special visit to 97B, but no, it was Nec being the Domestic Goddess that she is while Al slept off his Barman's hangover. 

It was a slow start, with most nursing a fuzzy head and stomach to match meaning Helen's Bailey's iced muffins were not the favourite for some!



The day proved to be a success anyway, with Jod coming away with some earrings, Nec with a necklace, and Dale (reluctantly in her state) learning to make cushion covers under very strict instructions from Chris and turned out a very stylish cover for Reannan (much to her husband's despair).   Leah put into practice her photo taking skills following the fab course she took a few weeks back.  Proof is here!

Fortunately with all the cocktail drinking going on the previous night, guests did not have as much time to eat (though perhaps maybe should have), so we were lucky to be able to devour Nec's delicious zucchini slice and spanakopita as well as some sweet treats brought along by the not so hungover girls.



Next meeting is at Leah and Michelle's on Sunday 22 May at 1:00pm:

9 Calcott Court

Blythe Road

London

W14 0PN

(hangover optional)

There are plans for a shopping day to stock up for our next session so look out for that!

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Leah & Chris

It's a hit!

I think that the inaugural Eat, Sew, Laugh meet was a hit!  The true meaning of "come rain, hail or shine" was demonstrated by those who arrived dripping on bikes, with brollies and gumboots.  As commented by Jod, she was able to tick all three boxes in the short time she was there ... surely a measure of success!

Unfortunately no pics could be taken before the Eats were devoured, and still the Coconut Cake, finger sandwiches and carrot cake were not enough to keep busy girls satisfied so the cheese platter had to come out to keep us all going!

Projects included some baby knitters getting their skills up, mature knitters working on a beautiful scarf, jewellery making and sewing.  I had hoped that I could put a pic up of my finished project for the blog but this one will have to do ... had to undo some work (need to learn my top from bottom - thanks Nec!) and once the gin came out, all incentive went out the window!

Dan also made good use of the machine being set up and took up two pairs of jeans so we may have an addition to the next meet!

See you at Anecia's, 97B Willow Vale W12 0PA on Sunday 27 March.