Met some lovely people:
Amanda and I had a great time.
I was a little nervous about going away with people I didn't know from the internet but I shouldn't have worried. Everything was fine and I would definitely do it again.
This weekend was even more exciting. It is my dh's 40th birthday today and last night I booked us in at the Wizard's Thatch luxury hotel in Alderley Edge. It cost a huge amount just for one night but it was so wonderful. It is a 300 year old cottage that is covered in roses and flowers. Inside it was timber beamed and laid with wooden floors. There was a lot of nostalia inside too. Framed pieces of old newspaper clippings and pages adorned the wall, some from as far back as 1700s. The four poster bed was spread with red and gold sheets and tapestry curtains. Fresh flowers filled the rooms. I didn't want to post all the pics as there are so many but here is a slideshow for those of you who wish to see them all. As you can see of the ones of me, I still need to lose my baby weight :(
Wizard’s Thatch June 08
And finally, here is my first tin!
Not a fantastic tin topper I admit but a tin topper no less. I tried to put a scissor holder in the top twice but the lid would just not shut down!! So I ripped the top out in the end.
So this is me. I am speeding away on my pif although had a slight dilemma with the ribbon that came with it as there wasn't enough but a massive Thank You to Leena who kindly sent me more so I'll be getting on with that tonight or tomorrow.
Have a good weekend. xx
Wow, two great weekends. That hotel looks fantastic - lucky you.
ReplyDeletePretty tin topper too. :0)
It sounds like you had a nice 2 weekends. What a pretty tin topper!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your DH. Great pictures taken, thanks for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteYour tin topper looks wonderful.
What a lovely time you had (both the stitching outing and DH birthday trip). You've certainly been having enjoyable outings. Your new stitching is gorgeous, such pretty specialty stitches. Your tin topper if beautiful too, never know that it was your first one.
ReplyDeleteSue
You did a great job on your tin topper Hazel.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your photos of Wizard's Thatch - my OH and I love old English cottages, and really enjoyed the pics. Happy 40th to your DH!
Glad you had a good time on the Jayne's Attic getaway too.
What a beautiful place. I can almost see a white haired wizard welcoming you in.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stitching on your tin. Very nice finishing job.
Congrats on a very successful birthday adventure -- Wizards looks wonderful! And congrats on your first tin. It came out very nicely. One of these days I have to try my hand at one of those. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, and kudos for your new stitches from class -- I did cutwork once in a class. Just enough so I can say I did it and I ain't doing it again! It makes me to nervouse to have scissors involved in my stitching.
Baby fat? Ha! Don't even get me started ... But you look GREAT!
ReplyDeleteAnd your tin topper looks perfect. My first (and so far, only) attempt was such a crashing disappointment that I don't know if I'll ever try again.
It looks and sounds like you had two fantastic weekends Hazel:) That hotel is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLovely tin topper.
Sounds like you've been having a great time away :) Your tin looks wonderful (as do you!)
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you had a lovely time at the attic weekend - Jayne's a real sweetie isn't she.
ReplyDeleteI love your tin topper - congrats on the finish.
I just love your blog!
ReplyDeletethe tin topper is just beautiful.
I have added a bunch to my blog, if you can, check it out. I am not starting to quilt too! :)
Your friend,
Louise
I love your tin, it looks great. Sounds like you had a great couple of weekends.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great time! Hey, stop worrying about baby weight - nobody else cares about it ;-) (I didn't even notice it!)
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a wonderful weekend for your DH's birthday - that hotel looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your tin topper, it's great, and who needs a scissors holder anyway?! :)
What do you mean baby fat? You look great, woman!
ReplyDeleteLove the pics. It sounds like the stitching getaway was a great success. Lucky you!
Does sound like you had great fun at bothe places,and what a superb tin topper
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had 2 great weekends. One with stitchers, we are always nice and with hubby. That inn is wonderful. I am sure that you could have spent more time there had you had the time and money.
ReplyDeleteGreat tin finish.