We were saying goodbye to the Carlton Miter and boarding our coach to the next destination. Heading to the seaside town of Eastbourne with a few stops along the way.

Of course the bus ride is a great place for show and tell. Katie had finished her goldwork piece from the other day at the Royal School of Needlework. It was being passed around to be admired by all. Don’t you just hate those overachievers? (this is not Katie in the picture, just an admirer of her work!)

Our first stop was this darling art community of Charleston where we toured this darling home. Needlepoint, art and so much more and no pictures were allowed inside! We all enjoyed some serious retail therapy as they had a fabulous gift shop with many hand made goodies of jewelry, pottery and more pottery.

The ground were beautiful and we enjoyed a picnic lunch of lox and cream cheese on bagels, tea and dessert. All too soon it was time to get back on our coach and head to Eastbourne where we would check into the Grande Hotel… and might grande she was!

Located on the English Channel with a view of France.

Shortly after we checked in, we headed to our stitching area.

Just a wonderful afternoon stitching along the windows and trust me we were quite the conversation starter as people walked the hallways!

We were getting our canvases on bars with lots of help from Elizabeth!

Look at this beautiful canvas! I love the colors and it was generously kitted with Appleton Wool. Well that’s what they use over there!

There was quite a downpour while we were sitting there stitching, which really added to the ambience. All too soon it was time to clean up our stitching area so we could freshen up and change before dinner.

Our menu in the dining room! we actually had to dress, no jeans and the gentlemen needed coats and ties.

This was my appetizer and dessert… guess I forgot to photograph the main course! Absolutely delicious.

Sunday would be a lazy day with a late start. Sleep in, stay in the hotel, walk the boardwalk or travel with Jeremy and do some sightseeing. I chose the latter.

Speaking of a lazy day…I’m taking a few of those, so see you sometime next week! Have a great 4th.