Last weekend I had the most fabulous time away with 6 of my quilting buddies. The studio was large and well equipped. I was most impressed with the ironing surface on top of the chest freezer - so much easier having a large ironing surface - I want one! The beds were warm and snuggly with quilt patterned sheets and topped with fab quilts. The food was fantastic! Roast pork and apple sauce with home made gravy and roast veges. Yummy lemon pudding with whipped cream to follow - and that was only Saturday evening. Home-made jams and toast bread for brekkie (fruit and yoghurt for the health conscious amongst us along with the usual cereals.) Delicious lunches and the best part was that I didn't have to cook any of it! Did I mention the chicken and broccoli bake or the tune quiche? I didn't realise how much more quilting time I have when I don't have to stop to get meals ready, clean or do laundry. I could get used to this real quick.
We arrived on Friday evening and soon after (a few wines to wind down) the machines were whizzing along. Carol won the prize for the first project finished (well, she did bring Phd's and the first one was a bag made from 2 fat quarters):
Did you see that Featherweight Carol was using? What a sweet sound to listen to!Carol also completed this fun top. Some of the blocks were from an internet exchange. The pattern is called "It's always 5 o'clock somewhere" by Pat Sloan:
Frances got comfortable:
And I didn't take nearly enough photos.
5 comments:
Quilt retreats are heaven and so much fun.
You lucky Kiwi buggers!! Wish I had been there!
Sounds pretty darned good to me. I bet you did lots of laughing and talking as well as sewing. Being taken away from your usual surroundings certainly seems to make one focus on the job in hand and get lots done. I wonder if I knew any of your friends?
It sounds like an absolutely lovely time. Someday I will get to go on a retreat!
That does look like a great place!
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