Countdown to the London FQR

In 7 days I will be in London at the Fat Quarterly Retreat and I am so looking forward to it.

Today is the official Fat Quarterly London Sewing Retreat 2012 Linky Party. So follow the link to meet some of the other attendees.

It seems such a long time ago since I bought my ticket and booked my hotel. At the time I was really apprehensive about going. My husband really encouraged me to take the risk and book a place. The fact that I had my ticket bought, propelled me into starting my blog about my quilting progress and milestones. Blogging has given an extra dimension to my world and I have made so many ‘virtual’ friends. Recently I have met a couple of these friends in person (Tanya & Trudi) and it has been really fun to be able to chat to someone with a common interest. I know that the Retreat will be one big party! 

Saturday am I will be discovering what portholes are and how to make them

Saturday pm I am going to be making a Union Jack paper pieced pillow

Sunday am I will be machine piecing a placemat

Sunday pm I am going to make log cabins wonky.

I haven’t quite worked out how I will get my sewing machine, sewing clobber and a change of clothes, up to London on the train. I may end up looking like a packhorse! Hopefully I will look more like this 

and you will be able to identify me by this lovely name tag and my London bag. 

I know that some of my bloggy friends won't be able to be in London and it must be kind of nauseating to be constantly reminded of this. Just remember that I will truly miss not meeting up with you. You know who you are....

Di xo