Monday, 30 July 2012

Olympic fever . . .

Well, as predicted (see previous post), I managed to finish binding my patriotic picnic quilt whilst watching the amazing Opening Ceremony on Friday evening . . . the last stitch was sewn just as Team GB made an appearance in the parade, around midnight ! 

 


 So it was packed in the car and taken down to London with us on Saturday to enjoy its inaugural duty as Head Picnic Blanket at my sister's Olympics party in the garden.


It was a beautiful day and we had a lovely time of fellowship and feasting . . .


 . . . and a second helping of the very yummy jubilicious cake .


Hope you're enjoying the Olympics too.
GO Team GB, GO Team SA . . .  :-)
xoxo

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10 comments:

  1. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~30 July 2012 at 15:51

    I love your quilt!! It's so pretty and so perfect for your event!! That cake looks delicious! Happy Monday! ~Smiles, Holly

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    1. gilly2 August 2012 at 08:43

      Thanks Holly - wishing you smiles & a happy day too.
      xo

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  2. bellaboo30 July 2012 at 18:23

    I don't think I could bear to use that beautiful quilt if I had made it! Your Olympic picnic looked fun,yummy food too.
    Hope you have a good week. :0)

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    1. gilly2 August 2012 at 08:45

      Tee hee - from the start it was always going to be a picnic blankie so I had conditioned my brain not get anxious if it got messy... there's always the washing machine! :-)
      Hope you're having a great week too. xo

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  3. vintage grey31 July 2012 at 04:14

    Oh, it is so beautiful Gilly!! The cake looks so yummy!! Glad you had a great weekend! xo Heather

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    1. gilly2 August 2012 at 08:45

      Thanks Heather - it was indeed yummy, and a truly lovely weekend! xo

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  4. donna31 July 2012 at 18:08

    Gilly your quilt is beautiful. Your picnic looks so pretty and a lot of fun.
    Hugs
    donna

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    1. gilly2 August 2012 at 08:47

      Thanks, now we just need more sunshine so we can have more picnics! Have a happy day xx

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  5. Helen Philipps2 August 2012 at 09:20

    Lovely celebratory post, Gilly! I think your new red, white and blue quilt is gorgeous, and I loved that wonderful matching cake! What a great family picnic :)
    Helen x

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  6. koralee3 August 2012 at 01:08

    Thank you for your sweet comments all the time..what a blessing you are. I am so wishing I could pop over for your party...that cake looks amazing. We are so enjoying the Olympics and you guys are such amazing hosts! You have the whole world wanting to visit you. xoxoxo

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