Bernina 807

Kia Ora,

Well, spend some time away and lookee here - another fellow Kiwi.

Where in NZ?

jeanne - how many other Kiwis are here now - see, it's your magnetic personality ;-)

Vivien in Auckland, New Zealand

Howdy,

I 'joined' RCTQ a month or two ago. Certainly must be jeanne's snorfle that attracted me.

I'm New to quilting and all...may just finish my first two quilts at my first quilt retreat at the end of the month...depends on iffn someone there will learn me how to do the binding :-)

Anyway I live just out of Christchurch (near Lincoln) and work as a 'scientist' (call me the local weedo) at one of the CRIs. Have 2 QIs, 1 DH, and 6 chooks.

Pleased ta meecha Shona in NZ

Kia Ora,

I know it well - born and bred Cantabrian here - it must be as cold as cold as cold down there at the moment. I've lived up here too long and the blood's thinned, I think :-)

Binding? Just sing out. We all love helping (but I'm, sure you've worked that out by now).

Have you signed up for Symposium classes too?

Vivien in Auckland, New Zealand

Hullo,

Tis cold but I don't think it 'feels' as cold as up there because it is dry; the damp cold sinks in right down to the bones. The snow was great fun! Our snow woman finally succumbed to the warmth yesterday.

Haven't signed up for classes cuz I didn't know about Symposium until it was too late. However, I have volunteered to help out so will be able to 'attend' as a gofer and have a look around. Also the organising group (CPS, C) have arranged for a mini-symposium after the main even for those helping out...you can be sure I will partake of that! Will you be down for Symposium?

Of course I know there are lots of helpful peoples here to help me with my binding forays but I am a visual sort of girl...need to see to understand if you know what I mean. In a pinch I will certainly ask here!

trala Shona in NZ

Kia Ora,

A snow woman! Creative!!!

I haven't signed up for any classes, but I'm toying with the idea of coming down to look at the exhibitions and merchants mall - well, there are two quilters in the house now, that's quite a habit to support (vbeg). I'd tie it in with a flying visit to see my mother and MIL (and other assorted rellies), but nothing's booked yet.

Vivien in Auckland, New Zealand