Rain and Quilts.

Today we are rejoicing ....we have had some rain! It started gently yesterday with just 7 mls but got heavier over night. When the rain gauge was emptied this morning there was 20 mls and we have had 1 more ml since. A total of 29 mls. ( over an inch )  It will help. Looking out the window I would think more is possible.

 On Sunday I drove up the road for  20 minutes to Katikati where Carol at Katipatch was holding her Annual Garden Party ( and quilt hanging ). The rain threatened but kept away. Lots of ( mainly ) ladies enjoyed the quilts and stalls and happy atmosphere. Here are a few I liked. ( as they were pegged on clothes lines they were not hanging straight so some pics are on an angle )

Below -Melanie's quilt.( she loves batiks! So do I ! )

I love the clean crisp appearance of this 2 colour quilt.

There were quilt hanging in the garage too.

 That's my friend Nan's quilt on the right hand end.

 They have a lovely setting for such an event.Around the back Eddie has a fabulous espaliered pear against the house wall.( I want one of those! )

 It had strawberries growing at it's feet and just nearby a new circular garden had young red and black currant bushes planted.. There were also some apple trees growing on a single trunk in pots - no branches to speak of but quite a few fruit. They also have an avocado orchard.

 Of course I met many ladies I knew, some patchworkers but other too. Some I only seem to meet when I go to this event. There was a guitarist seranading us and a barber shop quartet, and refreshments too if you so desired. I am glad I went.