REFASHIONISTAS IN JUNE 09

REFASHIONISTAS IN JUNE

Well once again we had a another very successful and dare I say
productive night at sista Julieta's warm and cosy abode. The girls
were quick to get underway this month with many projects on the go.
Kezita did some mending of young Thomas' jeans. She even worked a
little fancy stitch on them and he ended up wiht a gorgeous T on
his bum. Kezita became weary and left a little early preparing for
a weekend at work. We appreciate the effort it takes to get out
before a working weekend Kezita, hope it wasn't too busy and no
ferrets.
Judita came with a great piece, branching out from the traditional
sewing, crafting tasks and moving into woodworking. Its wonderful
to see such variations in the projects isn't it?? Judita created a
delightful little monkey in reds and greens that is to become
thier house number. How devine, we all fell in,ove with the little
fella. Judita worked solidly on this project for the whole night
and is just about up to the cutting out I think. Well done Judita!
We welcomed lovely luscious Laurita with her dashing smile and
thoughtful words. We learned that Laurita is extrememly well
comnnected and may in fact know everyone in the world. Laurita was
working on a great little flower brooch from felt and fabric...not
to mention the repair to the warm wooly vintage op shop coat.
Julieta, our hostess with the mostess, sat at her machine for much
of the night peering down through her glasses and working away on
those very special smocks, that will be far too cute to get
dirty..I think 1.5 were completed...only 18.5 to go...
Bellita patiently worked on her cardigan project carried over from
last month. The feedback recieved was unanimously positive and
most in favour of the blue ribbon down the middle of the frill. We
all look forward to Bellita modelling this refashioned
hand-me-down when it is complete.
and I was doing lots of little jobs, mending, altering,
refashioing a pillow case into a hot water bottle (which Pete is
very happy with by the way.)
I also sat and mended my jeans pocket while I wore them...not very
neat but functional.

so thats it...
the nibbles were incredibly naughty, as was the discussion at
times. There was much laughter and rich connections being made. As
we sat by the warm fire on such a cold night I felt the esssense
of days of old. Many years ago the local women would gather
regularly to do their 'work' and chat and laugh. This I believe is
what we are aspiring to, so in my opinion the night was a complete
success..

Judita has mentioned fortnightly meetings might be the go. I am in
favour but I know there were others who weren't sure...what shall
we do sistas..
the date for the next fortnightly meeting would be the 26th
June????????????? or we could do the monthly thing and set the
date for 11th july????????????/
what to do, what to do

love you all
sistas nourish the soul
Sassita