Saturday, January 26, 2013

Yay for retreats!

Last weekend I enjoyed a super-fun quilt retreat at my mom's house! Great conversation, delicious food, a couple of movies, and of course- lots of sewing- all of the elements of a great retreat.  What makes it really special for me is seeing my friends back home, some of whom I only see a few times a year. Here's a look at the accomplishments of the group:
Claudia finished her quilt top with Alaska fabrics, commemorating a family trip.


My mom pieced 2(!) tops with Asian fabrics- these will be great machine quilting practice for me.
And I get to keep one when they're done!
Linda started a fun challenge- 180 4" squares completed in the next year, or 1 every other day. See how hard she's working!
 

And Janet reverse-sewed these fun prints when her design wasn't working out. I'm sure it will turn into something great!



Don't be fooled by this picture.  Honestly, my usual look at a retreat is still in my pj's, with unwashed hair til lunch time, but I thought I'd spruce it up for the blog and put on some real clothes. Check out the wrist pincushion- I love it!

A couple more friends came by, although I didn't get pictures of everybody.  Marilyn, Janice, Debbie, and Wendy- hope you had a fun time too!
Thanks to my mom for hosting a great weekend!  
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  1. ChrisJanuary 26, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    Great pic! I love having this retreat. It is always a productive one for me. Thanks for making the trip in Ang.

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    1. UnknownJanuary 27, 2013 at 6:01 AM

      You sure were productive! I think it really jump-started my productivity, so I gotten more done in the week since I got back.

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  2. JanetJanuary 26, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    I was so glad to see you! Don't tell your mom, but I hear she let Ginger in after you left and it got so cold... You definitely inspired me on my "reverse sewing" project, and I have the book coming in from the library, so I'll keep you posted! Working a LITTLE outside the box....

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    1. UnknownJanuary 27, 2013 at 6:04 AM

      I had heard rumors about Ginger getting in...Dan was glad to hear it! Maybe I'll see the "reverse sewing" project at the March retreat- hmm, could that become the title of quilt?

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    2. JanetJanuary 27, 2013 at 6:03 PM

      Right up there with the "Damn Farm Quilt"...the "Reverse Sewing" quilt!

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  3. SaraJanuary 31, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    Glad to hear the retreat was fun for all! Inspired by your blog, I have changed the picture on my econ department website. You and Mom should take a look! (And let me know if I should go back to the more boring but more professional Williams campus shot.)

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    1. UnknownJanuary 31, 2013 at 5:24 PM

      I love the new picture! I think it expresses your fun but still very professional interest in taxes. Glad to hear the blog has inspired someone!

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