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Sunday 3 March 2013

Oh I do like to Bee beside the seaside...

Yesterday was terrific; 7 Brit Bees and a couple of welcome friends in Hastings for the day.

There was some firm cooking instructions from Terri, (it wasn't her kitchen, but you would never have guessed), great food, a trip out to an amazing vintage haberdashery/fabric emporium, laughter, a bit of show-and-tell, more laughter, more eating and smiles all round...

Fun, shopping and Trudi's amazingly beautiful quilts.
I am sad that we were missing a few members of the crew, but they were with us in conversationLiz and Di were wonderful substitutes; Liz is an expert tea-maker and Di drove Trudi down south, so they are definitely friends we need to keep!

Ceri's house is an amazing warren, including her sewing room, chock to the gunnels with fabric and lovely things.

There was a teensy bit of sewing; Susan got the binding stitched down on a baby quilt for Jude to take back home for Bee Blessed, and Jo was busy cutting and basting her beautiful 3/4" Liberty hexies.  I think I basted about 1/2 a dozen, and then just played with my bagful...
I gave Terri her T-bag and everyone got their dodgy keyrings. 

We all left Ceri's at about 7pm, with Terri, Jude, Jo and Susan heading off to a sleepover elsewhere - I'm guessing sleep was limited!

I don't like to boast, but I am in the best Bee in the world, and I will treasure days like this forever!

25 comments:

  1. Wow...looks like a great day. Where is that vintage emporium? May have to pay a visit when I am down that way :)

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  2. You are in the best bee! That store looks amazing and it sounds like a wonderful day.

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  3. You are in the best bee indeed - and you are very much an integral part of it. Wouldn't be without you. Had a wonderful day and haven't laughed that much in ages.

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  4. The company looked a bit ropey ;o) (that'll be the jealousy talking!), but love the look of the vintage hab shop, wow! But seriously, lucky you, glad you all had so much fun!! x

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  5. Sounds like a fabulous bee to be in and a lovely day out.

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  6. Oh I am so jealous! Looks like you had a fabulous time x

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  7. Oh....to be a fly on the wall!

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  8. Glad you all had fun! I want to live near that shop!

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  9. Looks like a fab weekend all round.

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  10. It was a fun filled day and I was so pleased to be included. It was good to be part of a wonderful bunch of women. Thank you for the keying (and there is nothing dodgy about it). Di x

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  11. That's my leg there! in that photo with the fruit machine... conclusive proof that I was there!
    It certainly was a day that I will never forget.
    It was fantastic to meet you guys. A whole day just for me! and not a peppa pig episode in sight.
    I am happy to assume the roll of Mrs Overall {Acorn Antiques} style tea-lady for the Brit Bee get togethers from now on ;0)

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  12. Ha, I knew my ears were burning yesterday ;o) Missed you all!

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  13. It was the most fantastic day, to be relived with so much happiness and mirth for years to come! Thank you for my key rig, it will be added to my leaves with pride x

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  14. I am seriously jealous! See.....I'm sulking!

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  15. looks like a great day, and that shop looks amazing! xx

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  16. You can't beat days like this, So glad that you all had a fab time.

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  17. Looks like a fab day - love those hexies.

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  18. Soooooo jealous. Glad to hear you all had a great time and love the vintage habby...

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  19. It's not often that you can find a group that fits you so perfectly. Sounds like you Brit Bee-ers are just that kind of group.

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  20. Awww looks and sounds like you all had an amazing time!I spent my day at work thinking about you all :)

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  21. Glad you all had a fab time and that you didn't quite manage to avoid other people's camera's ;-) x

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  22. Brill post Had! I'm home now safe and sound, if a little sleep deprived! Missing you all already! Absolutely fabulous day! Jxo

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  23. Awww, thanks so much for coming Hadley, and for my keyring which I am still sporting as a fashion accessory on my belt loop - I'm with the cool kids :) x

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