Three of us took the seven hour drive to Shipshewana Indiana for the Just Takes 2 retreat.
I sat in the back and stitched no less than eight leaves. And no car sickness. This is good.
However, that is all the stitching I got done on BTCT.
I am told that what goes on at retreat stays at retreat but here is a peak from my sewing machine.
I did get some tips on large stitch hand quilting using a size 22 or 24 chenille needle
and number 8 or 12 pearl cotton. I will have to give it a try.
One of the fun things at retreat is learning from other quilters.
And we got to see the original 1857 Sampler in person. I got goosebumps.
I got seven Dear Jane 2 blocks done the Wed night and Thurs afternoon.
We did go shopping a couple of times. My goodness! The best shops ever!!
I took a workshop with Linda Collins of Quilts in The Barn in Australia. She did a trunk show and lecture with some of her antique quilts. She has written this pattern for Simple Simon. I got two blocks made.
And no pressing until a whole block is assembled. I finished cutting out all the bits after we came home.
Linda also taught a hand piecing class. This is a far as I got. Again no pressing.
I chose to make only one block and it will go into one of the JT2 projects still in process.
I cannot believe how much my arthritic left hand hurts from all that cutting so better rest it a bit and do some housework. I have two little boy grandchildren and their mother coming over for the rest of the week and we will be celebrating my husband's family Christmas dinner this Saturday. There could be as many as fifteen great grand children nine years and under. Can hardly wait.
Blessings,
Chris
sounds like you had a great time - one day I must go - I would have loved to hear Linda's class - I just got her newest quilt and have heard of her for years and read her blog although she doesn't update often. One other blogger than I read went to that retreat too.
ReplyDeleteWell well, I've never heard what goes on at a retreat stays at a retreat LOL Of course if I do take a picture of someone else, or their work, I do ask permission with them knowing I will be posting online.
ReplyDeleteI love retreats. I have only gotten to go to local ones moneywise, and barely scrape up the money for those. Maybe someday that ship will come in and I will be able to travel to retreats.
There were 3 of us to share the gas and hotel room. Breakfast was included and an amazing array of foods to choose from.
Deletequilt retreats are always such fun...........
ReplyDeleteHow can life ever be the same after spending 5 days with some of the most amazing quilters in the world!
DeleteOh to go on retreat again! I miss retreats, although I do go to shows fairly often.
ReplyDeleteWait, I just read 5 days! Oh no, that is just too wonderful...
Visiting Grandchildren are the best! You "may" be inspiring me to haul out my Dear Jane blocks. I think I only have three that are done! LOL!!
ReplyDeleteI will agree that visiting grand children are the best. They do go home at the end of the weekend. Then there is babysitting at their house. They do go to sleep eventually. I have another blog called Quilting Jane at the Farm. I finally updated it last week. Might even get another one done this month. At least I have everything set up at the featherweight ready to go.
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