What a weekend! Seventeen lovely ladies joined me for a weekend of quilting and fun at China Lake Conference Center in China, Maine. The weather was perfect, the scenery breathtaking, and the food ample and sumptuous! We quilted and laughed and ate and laughed and quilted and ate. No phones to answer, no meals to prepare, no floors to sweep ... a true "Ladies weekend out!" Our unofficial greeter, Barbara, and friend Gail kept us all in line and provided sweets and treats for everyone. [Barbara left early on Sunday (her birthday) to go to meet a client with her husband, but we found out that she was really heading to a huge surprise party at her summer home! Happy Birthday, Barbara.]
Most attendees had projects of their own to work on, but I did several demonstrations and many made small projects. The striped table runner was a hit and lots of striped fabric was sliced and diced. We made origami bags from an internet pattern and I demonstrated the filmstrip technique. That one pretty much requires Lisa Moore's "Alaska Photo Album" pattern to do, so some were excited about doing that project later. We made wallets and Amy Butler's Birdie Sling bag. Terrie modeled her Myake shirt and another vest by Lois Erickson. Some ladies worked on charity quilts, including coloring one for Terry Hodskins and her Wrap-a-Smile project. (Click on the link to read about Wrap-a-Smile: http://www.rotaplast.org/partners/wrapasmile.php).
A great retreat! We played Kathy's version of "Sewing Jeapordy" in the evening. Some of us were fortunate enough to be on the winning team! Show & Tell gave us the opportunity to view some special projects--Viv's and Terri's come to mind--aren't we creative? Thank you once again for a great time Kathy!
Posted by: ellen | November 13, 2008 at 07:44 PM