I’ve been busy, busy, busy!!!
A week-long retreat keeps one very busy!! There’s the prep to get to the retreat … and then there’s all the fun and sewing that happens at the retreat! So much fun!!! Twelve of us went to “Over The Rainbow Lodge” on Camano Island in Washington State. With all that time sewing, a LOT was accomplished!
Here’s a Slide Show of some of what was accomplished. I know that I also missed a lot of pictures. Judy sent me some of her pictures and they are included here! She even got the peacock at the store strutting his stuff!
The Seam Ripper board got passed around the room from time to time!!! LOL!!!
I did complete a secret top … but I’ll show you that when the time is right. I also managed to finish a wallet that I had started before when I was helping to teach a class. It’s the Necessary Clutch from Emmaline Bags. The outside of the wallet is from an upholstery sample that I’ve had for YEARS and the inside is batik fabric.
And I did a few items for a craft sale: Some Kleenex holders and a jar opener. The fabrics are all Island Batik fabrics, along with the shelf liner.
Something NEW
I LOVE ♥️ Star ⭐️ quilts and I LOVE ♥️ Sandra’s Quilt A Longs! I’m going to join in with her Luminous Layers!
I know, I know, I have so many things on my plate, I don’t need to add another … but that’s besides the point! I’m going to do this anyways. It’s not a race and there are steps that will come out once a week until June 15. Nice and easy – right?
Click HERE to see the fabric requirements. AND she talks about the fabrics you need with suggestions. And … there are prizes … what’s not to like? Are you going to join me?
One who sleeps under a quilt is covered by LOVE!
Happy Quilting!
Gail
Linking to:
- Midweek Makers @ QuiltFabrication
- Wednesday Wait Loss @ Inquiring Quilter
- Happy Needle and Thread @ My Quilt Infatuation
- Andrée / Free Motion Mavericks @ Quilting & Learning – What a combo!
- Put your Foot Down @ A Quiltery
- TGIFF @ Katie May Quilts
- Can I get a Whoop Whoop? @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict
- Finished or Not Friday @ Alycia Quilts
- Sherry @ Powered by Quilting
- Michelle @ From Bolt to Beauty
- Off the Wall Friday @ Creations – Quilts, Art, Whatever
Quilting Gail 
Hope the retreat has been both fun and productive. That wallet turned out beautifully!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks, Kate! It’s my favourite wallet!!!
LikeLike
What a cool retreat! I can’t imagine how I’d pack for a week away but I know I’d sure enjoy it. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss. https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2024/04/07/wednesday-wait-loss-375
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hi Gail, what a wonderful retreat! I sounds like it was lots of fun. Love your wallet. Thanks for linking up to Free Motion Mavericks!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Sounds like an awesome retreat – and what a great number of retreaters! I love the peacock and the little “dee-dees” as we called them growing up on the farm!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s an awesome place to retreat! And we feed the chickens and peacocks all the kitchen scraps! There’s always lots for them!
LikeLike
What a nice time to just sew and savor time with other like-minded people!
LikeLiked by 1 person
It was great!! Everyone has different talents and tastes, it’s always fascinating to me!
LikeLike
Wow – a week long retreat – I can’t imagine. I am at a quilt show right now and inspired to get back. I will be quilting with you and Sandra!
LikeLiked by 1 person
A week sounds like a long time, but it went by so quick!!!
LikeLike
Looks like you had a blast at retreat! Love the little ducklings in the hand picture along with the peacock. What a beautiful bargello (?) quilt was made at retreat along with all the others too. Thanks for sharing so many pictures!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
We had a great time!! We watched the progress of the bargello from the fabric selection, making the stratas and the final top! Dana did an awesome job with it!
LikeLike