Over the last month I have been trying to get my head around the ins and outs of running this year's Stitch in Spring event. With border closures, red zones, quarantining and everything else that has been going on, it makes it very difficult to plan anything that involves interstate travel. To tell you the truth I am sick of sitting back and waiting, wondering and worrying about what is going to happen, and I have made the decision to get on with life and just go for it.....and if something happens down the track, I will deal with it then. To this end, I decided to leave it up to my tutors to decide whether or not they were prepared to risk traveling to Victoria in September. Both Marg and Sophie have decided to postpone their involvement in this year's event, but have left the option open for 2022 instead, which is great. So the hunt was on for new tutors that could come along. This got me thinking........a dangerous thing according to Russell....lol! This year will be my 10th Stitch in Spring event. It doesn't seem that long ago that I decided to run my first SIS in Simpson at the Recreation Reserve. Talking to Lenora all those years ago, we discussed how there was nothing like this down this way, with all stitching type days held in Melbourne or further afield. This made it difficult for local ladies to attend, so the event was born. Lenora did warn me that it was like organising a wedding.......attendees, tables, gifts, food, table decorations etc etc.......and she wasn't wrong! So over the years that followed, I have organised 9 'weddings'......made 1,050 bags and fed over 1,080 people. It grew from a one day event in Simpson for the first 2 years, to now a two day event in Port Campbell. So where am I heading with this......well let me tell you. I have invited my very first tutors from 2011 to come back and join in the fun for my big 10th Anniversary year! It's so fantastic to have Gail Pan and Lenora Jenkins back with me in 2021!
Look at us all those years ago......don't we look young....lol!
I am really excited about this year's Stitch in Spring, and I have lots to do to be ready in just 10 weeks! For those who registered for the 2020 SIS, your registrations were carried over to this year. I have been contacting everyone who registered last year to confirm whether or not you are able to make the new dates, so please check your messages etc, and let me know asap. The two days are fully booked, and I do have names on my waiting list. There have been a few cancellations (mainly interstate ladies), and I will be working my way through the waiting list shortly.
Here are the updated details:
Gum Valley Patchwork
presents
‘Stitch in Spring’
with Gail Pan, Lenora Jenkins & Linda White
Saturday 18th September 2021, 10am – 4pm
(and)
Sunday 19th September 2021, 10am - 4pm
at the
Santos Room, Surf Lifesaving Club
Cairns Street, Port Campbell
Cost : $130 per person
Includes: Patterns & kits for 3 different projects; morning & afternoon teas; 2 course lunch; tea, coffee & drinks; special goody bag; lucky draws plus much more.
Free fun, friendship and laughter.
Gail and Lenora will have some of their beautiful creations on display, with patterns available for purchase.
I will also have my shop set up for a little retail therapy.
All of this while enjoying the view over the beautiful
Port Campbell Bay.
Enquiries - Linda @ the Shop 0427 943 201 or
email whites03@bigpond.com
A deposit 0f $50 is due by Monday 26th July, with the balance of $80 due by the 31st August 2021.
Cancellation Policy: If you cancel before 15th August, your deposit will be refunded (less a $10 administration fee). Cancellation after this date, refund (less fee) will only be given if your place can be filled by someone else. Refund (less fee) will be given if you are locked down due to Covid.
Full refund if the day is cancelled due to Covid restrictions.
Please download the appropriate form below and return with your deposit to secure your place.
Download STITCH IN SPRING 2021 Registration Form Saturday 18th September
Download STITCH IN SPRING 2021 Registration Form Sunday 19th September
Linda :)
So excited already
Posted by: Cheryl | July 08, 2021 at 07:05 PM