Thursday 8 August 2013

A taste of Adelaide

Today we caught up with one of Larry's previous work colleagues and enjoyed the tastes, sights and sounds of the Adelaide Central Market. More of that shortly. I've been busy preparing for the 2013 William Morris tour and also stitching like a mad woman so I can enter a quilt in our November Guild exhibition - and it needs to be finished in 4 and a half weeks before we leave for the UK! Between quilting I've also been interstate to judge a quilt show - that was an incredible experience especially as I had to do it solo....but a fantastic honour to be asked. So now I am back quilting, quilting, quilting ....(sorry I can't reveal too much of the quilt until after the show)

 The medium value background I selected has been very challenging to use. It was hard to select applique fabrics that contrasted well and it is has also been hard to see while machine quilting (!!). I have also been adding a little of that Palestrina stitch by hand - it is very addictive!
 And this is the little marker I use so I don't forget where I've finished my last row of machine quilting.........
Of course we have had some precious time with the little man seen here with Larry (who has been named "Papa" by Beau)........


 And then I got my small portable Singer out to do some piecing for Emily - so of course I had an instant helper!..........
So today was a special day catching up with a work colleague of Larry's. She planned the event and took us on a tour of the Adelaide Central market 'through her eyes'. Margaret lives in an Eco village in the city and frequents the market at least weekly. Check this link HERE to read about this sustainable inner city village where she lives. Margaret knew the best bargains and the freshest produce. The sights and smells are breathtaking......






 My late Dad used to occasionally bring these fish shaped lollies home for us as a treat........
 Australian flowers.......


And the smell of freshly ground coffee...hmmmmmmm......
 Daffodils out already.........

 And as Margaret is Malaysian she treated us to a carefully selected feast for lunch.........

 These two photos are for you Tam...........


 Belgian chocolate crackles.........wow
 We also discovered a new cup cake shop - the second branch from BTS so the staff graciously posed and allowed photos......check the chandeliers over the barista!!......

 oh my - such gorgeous grandeur to eat a cupcake!.....
 I was invited to view the loos too......

 So of course we couldn't leave without buying a cupcake for Beau! Came across this gorgeous 1871 shop on the way for a coffee.....
 which is now home to Push Pin Boutique...simply divine......

 We finished off with a coffee and this is for you Helen in the UK (and friends from last year's tours)....here is an Eccles Cake Adelaide market style!!!
Thanks for a fabulous few hours Margaret. I know you miss Larry at work terribly but we will do lunch and market more often xx
Hope those of you dropping by the blog are having a good week wherever you are....thanks for visiting and take care xx

9 comments:

  1. what is with food on quilting blogs lately! I have gone from one to another and I am drooling over the food that all looks so divine! I know my bagel with almond butter this morning for breakfast is a poor comparison!
    I am very curious now as to what you quilt looks like and that piece with the hand work in it really has my curiosity peaked.

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  2. Love the blogs so much. I want your life and I want to be an Aussie! Sigh

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  3. Yum, great sights I can nearly smell the flowers and food!

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  4. Thanks Michele for the photos!

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  5. You have been really busy. Looking forward to seeing more of your quilt. Your photos are magic - almost transports you there. Love the tiles, they are awesome.
    Thanks so much for sharing.

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  6. Your quilt is looking good Michele, and I do love your background fabric. Glad someone is putting into the quilt show!

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  7. What a wonderful trip, Michelle. I enjoyed the link you sent us too, and thanks for the tip about how to mark where we leave off quilting. When I use Invisifil thread to machine quilt - I really need to do that idea - it's 100wt.
    Beau as ever is so cute.

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  8. Those tiles are gorgeous, and compensation for having to wait to see the quilt in all its glory.

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  9. Interesting background choice - I can't wait to see the whole quilt. I love a medium tone background - I think it can be unexpected and provide a different level of contrast than some of the really light or dark backgrounds.

    Love those tiles too! And the food!

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