Thursday, March 14, 2024

Lots To See.

We've had a wonderful trip and on our second day in Cairo we visited the Citadel and the old city of Cairo where we saw a church, mosque and synagogue. 


If you look closely you should be able to see 2 of the pyramids of Giza in the distance. 




We visited the Egyptian museum and saw lots of interesting artefacts. 




We took a boat cruise to the Temple of Philae.

A very long drive to Abu Simbel was worth it for the interesting monuments. 









We're having lots of early starts and busy days but seeing as much as possible. 

Hugs, Jan Mac xx
 

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Hello Egypt

I've wanted to visit Egypt to see the pyramids for many years but thought the opportunity was lost due to political conditions there at the time. Finally everything aligned and my lovely sister is travelling with me.
View from my hotel room, the Intercontinental, on the 20th floor.
We visited the pyramids of Giza, the ancient ruins of Memphis, Sankara pyramids and the Sphinx.


It was amazing to be standing by buildings which are 4,500 years old.



An experience of a lifetime and this was just from our first day.
Hugs, Jan Mac xx
 

Sunday, March 3, 2024

Beautiful Donations From Beyond Meander Quilting and Friends.

Sharon Siacci from Beyond Meander Quilting has very generously professionally quilted 6 very large donated tops and her beautiful quilting really enhances these fabulous quilts. I will share complete photos of the quilts when I  finish the bindings.
Sharon also delivered a lovely quilt top made by Fiona Lazenby,
as well as 2 lovely quilt tops donated by Di Kenny.
Sharon also generously donated lots of prepared bindings and some lovely fabric.
Many thanks for your donations. 
Hugs, Jan Mac xx

 

Saturday, March 2, 2024

Lots Of Arrivals.

Cathy Bruton and the Inverloch Chatty Crafters donated a large number of donations including  2 lovely quilts,  1 crocheted blanket,  211 soap pouches, 3 library bags, 21 tote bags, 68 drawstring bags,  and 1 top. Many thanks to Pam Neenan for couriering the donations from Inverloch. 


Pam Knight also delivered a large number of donations from her group of friends from the Goulburn Valley region including  1 beautiful quikt of her own, 16 QAYG blocks,  6 quilt tops  and a large bag of beautifully knitted socks and beanies. 

Rhonda White donated 4 beautifully quilted large quilts. 



Fay Reid donated 4 lovely quilts and 7 beautifully knitted jumpers/cardigans. 



Sue Vranzizan donated 9 beautiful quilts as well as 6 lovely tops and some orphan blocks. 







Mary Anne Rooney sent 2 large bags of donations including 3 lovely quilts,  2 large quilt tops with backing, wadding and binding,  a large number of QAYG blocks,  and 12 tote bags. Many thanks to Susan Iacuone and her DD for helping to deliver the donations. 





June Rodda donated 5 very cute skirts for girls via Pam Knight


Maureen donated 2 beautiful knitted blankets via Pam.


Kaye Dwyer donated some lovely UFOs. 

 Maria Wilson from WA very generously donated  $100 toward costs of batting.

Many thanks everyone for your generous support and donations. 

Hugs, Jan Mac xx