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Brisbane Meet Up

Yum, yum!


The Marriott looking grand and the swap spoils in front.
 The Brisbane Meet Up was celebrated yesterday at the Marriott Hotel. It was a rainy day and normally I suspect most sewists would have been sewing in this weather but instead we were adding to or subtracting from our stashes and enjoying cake, coffee and great company. I didn't get to speak to everyone (where did the time go?) but I really enjoyed the conversations with those I did catch up with. I'm glad it is agreed that more meet ups should happen and a lot more regularly.  A bit thank you to Lizzie at http://busylizzieinbrizzy.com for organising this great fun day.
Lana, Angela and Marjorie. Angela's dress was a huge hit with many people!
Thanks for a great day everyone... see you at the next meet up!
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  1. Marie01 April, 2014 12:22

    The food looks amazing. Sounds like it was a great meet-up.

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  2. kbenco01 April, 2014 18:55

    I had the best time. I so enjoyed finally having a chat with you, it felt like I had known you for ages! Thank you for your extravagant compliments, I am blushing ;). Looking forward to the next meet up I feel just the same about not getting to talk to everyone.

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