Our first stop was a smallish shop at Lilydale which was crammed with goodies...our bus load of ladies crammed it up even more! The poor ladies in the shop must have been exhausted by the time we left as they worked flat out to serve us all!
The next stop was quite intriguing as we pulled up beside a Tile Company in Bayswater
... what the? There didn't seem to be a quilt shop anywhere...but looks are deceiving.
A little walk through the tiles and voila! Gail B's beautiful shop which is huge and filled to the brim with lovely goodies. What a lovely time I/we had!
Then it was time for lunch at the lovely town in the Dandenongs called Sassafras. And after lunch a wander around the lovely little shops there.
Some of us ate at the quaint Miss Marples' Tea Room
And one of the shops had a delightful lady behind the counter...
Our next stop was Boronia and there we went to Lilly's Patches where we again overwhelmed the staff in the small shop. Lot's of treasures for Stitchers in that shop!
We were starting to get a little tired by now...so a little sit down for some of us while we waited for the others to be served...
One more stop...what?...
Are you wondering whether I bought anything today?
Take a look...
I was quite restrained I think....
I could see the Dandenongs from my cousin's garden. It looks as if you are having a great trip......a bit different from my touristy visit to Melbourne ! Keep having a great time with that brilliant bunch of ladies. Jx
ReplyDeleteOh, this sounds so much fun! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteMagic! And some lovely purhases Maria. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a great day for you all Maria. I'm glad you were taken to those beautiful areas in the Dandenongs. Actually, you had a huge day - bet you slept well last night.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed seeing the goodies you bought ... lovely, have more fun today :D)
Awesome post Maria,it was a wonderful day.xx
ReplyDeleteGood to see some posts on LGS - shopping is always fun - esp in new shops - funny how you go to melbourne to get fabric with Brisbane on it!!!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to think that was from gail and it might be a the craft show/s
Hope you get to Lucello's too....
And hope your tiny shower is working for you...
A great day spent with like minded ladies couldn't ask for more...All those fab shops in Melbourne Fantastic :))
ReplyDeleteMy goodness Maria, if I'd known you were going to be that close to me I'd have come and said Hello. Lilydale or Boronia - two minutes from home!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed your day trip to a lovely part of Victoria
Take care
Cathy
Looks like you had a great day. Nice to meet you today and have lunch with you.
ReplyDeleteOMG! Fantastic trip! :)
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Tatyana