Last nights sunset photo taken by my son.
Calm is binding a quilt!
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Showing posts with label Retreat. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Retreat. Show all posts
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Preparing!
Pattern has been determined.
Fabric has been decided on.
Additonal needed fabric has arrived.
Time to get started.....
The ducks are now all lined up.
I am making a sample quilt for a upcoming retreat in the fall.
And I think I am gonna really like this one!
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Monday, November 24, 2014
Swedish Double Chain!
On our recent retreat our project was the Double Irish Chain (DIC).
The organizer of the retreat, in bypassing asked a question wondering if
the traditional DIC could be done in a Modern version.
the traditional DIC could be done in a Modern version.
HUM?
This was my version of a DIC which I am calling the
Swedish Double Chain!
Swedish Double Chain!
The photos show a heavy yellow tint which is not that prominent in person.
On a previous retreat, I purchased these squares.
And recently was wondering what to do with them.
I thought it was more eye appealing to have a single line of hexi's verses two,
however the off white background is still a double chain.
however the off white background is still a double chain.
With input from fellow retreat goers, the borders were decided on
however I wanted them to be unusual as well, by having two sides
different from the other two sides.
I am very happy with the outcome!
Pattern-Swedish Double Chain
Size-54 x 61 1/2
Batting-Quilters Dream
Quilting-Freehand, applique, ruler
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Saturday, November 1, 2014
Retreat Reminiscing- Part 3
Slide show of a great weekend!
Class work, show & tell, demo's and games in no special order.
Sit back
Grab a cup of coffee
Click to enlarge the screen once you hit play
And turn on your volume
Enjoy!
 
A special Thank You to
Doreen, Bernie, Kathy, Judy Bal & Donna!
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Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Retreat Reminiscing-Part 2
Friend's, Food & Fiber
As with all retreats there is no shortage of food & drink!
A wine that we enjoy is Apothic "Dark" which is a limited edition.
I know that bottle looks lonely on the table but I brought 2 more!
I know that bottle looks lonely on the table but I brought 2 more!
Great gift during this Spooky Season!
Buttons cookies!
Hubby suggested next time to use licorice as the thread.
He is quick learner!
Also made some Button Chocolate Pops.
Looks like I was on Button kick for this retreat!
These are only a few friend photos.
More to come when I post the Show & Tell next time.
Shopping!
Pink A Dot Quilts blogspot meet up with us at
Burkholder's Fabric. Kelly is the one that has turned my eye onto low volume prints. There is a art to using these fabrics and she has mastered it! If you can visit her blog!
in Helen fashion I had to pick up low volume in a darker version.
This is when photos do no justice.
These are a silk blend that add sheen & richness to a quilt top.
I do have plan for these!!
And Chelsey from Nini & The Sea found the backing-isn't it perfect?
These fabrics scream my name!
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Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Retreat Reminiscing-Part 1
For 6 days we were laughing, sewing, meet new friends, saw old friends, shopping, camping and eating/drinking. And I am smiling with a big grin, thinking back on all that great memories that were created along with some great quilts.
Last Tuesday, Denise & I took off to Spring Gulch campground
near Lancaster Pa. to camp.
OK I will admit it.
We were glamping verses real camping as you can see!
We were minutes from Intercourse, Bird In Hand, Ephrata,
Denver and Lancaster Pa.
So need I say more----there are fabric stores everywhere!
On the second day Diane from the
joined us while we meet up with Renee
(a high school friend of Denise's that lives in Lancaster).
Denise & Renee
The best way to tour Lancaster Pa. is with someone who lives there! Renee took us to Rachel's Cafe & Creperie. Words can not describe how incredible the crepes were! Click HERE to see what was on the menu! We also went rummaging through some of the neatest historically buildings that have been preserved with artsy and vintage items called Building Character.
Renee, Denise & Diane
As fate would have it I only took a
picture of half of the block!
But here is a picture of the blocks that were made.
Can you find mine knowing what 1/2 looks like?
So after some incredible lunch crepes we had a
warm chocolate, caramel & banana crepe!
After being downtown Lancaster we of course went to a fabric store--again! But later returned to the campground for a cocktail, campfire ,smorses and chatted to the wee hours!
Next day we packed up and headed over to the retreat!
We were to bring blocks from our challenge fabric
(the rust with dots).
(the rust with dots).
picture of half of the block!
Can you find mine knowing what 1/2 looks like?
I will continue to reminisce tomorrow.
I need to unpack!
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Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Lancaster Here We Come!
In 13 days we are off to Lancaster, PA.
For a multi-guild retreat.
Wahoo!
For our project I am going to use a
Windham "Ivory Basics" Jelly Roll.
This may look a bit bland now, but it will not for long!
This may look a bit bland now, but it will not for long!
My plan is not to purchase any additional fabric.
Going to use what I own.
This way, while in Lancaster I can hit some of the
great quilt stores and replenish!
This is our challenge fabric to make 2 blocks.
They are now completed.
I will show them to you soon!
This will be so much fun!
This will be so much fun!
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