Retreat: Spring 2010 Flying Needles (entry 11)

Hi Everyone, we’ll our retreat last weekend was so fab, we laughed, we sewed, we didn’t sleep lol, we ate, we got to know all of our quilting friends new and familiar. We completed new projects and finished old ones. Was a weekend full of sunshine, friendships and the hum of sewing machines, the steam of irons and the singing of reminiscent songs from days gone by like, Que Sera Sera…Sing a Song of Six Pence a Pocket full a Rye…99 bottles of Beer on the Wall (lol this was hilarious)…Down by the Bay where the watermelon Grows…My Eyes are Dim I Cannot See, I have not brought my specs with me…There was an ol women who swallowed a fly, I don’t know why she swallowed a fly…and last but least (from what I can remember is) “The ol Grey Mare, She ain’t what she used to be, ain’t what she used to be, ain’t what she used to be…and we laughed and laughed.

For those of you who couldn’t make it maybe this will be your incentive for next year. Beth shared some amazing stories from the bible which made us really reflect on who we are and how important we are to each other and to God. Thanks so much Beth.

here’s my block I completed – don’t you just love the colours?

I had the privilege of sitting next to Beth, we had a wonderful visit contrary to Robyn and Janice, we worked very hard that first night on our quilting *smile*

Shannon, working diligently on the quilt for her mom, nice job Shan!!

Some new friends I met, Sandra she was working on this amazing block of the month pattern…good luck with your finishing.

Janice, can we say AWESOME colours.

Hi Auntie Karen, finally you’ve completed something you love, can’t wait to see your turning 20 get finished and on your bed!!

Beth, what do you think of Carbon Neutral now…hmmm pondering how you are going to quilt it I’ll bet?

Can you say Picturesque. Beautiful day for a walk…

Thanks for the incentive Beth on our Threads in Hand quilt, Beth got her quilting totally finished on this quilt and it turned out amazingly…so gorgeous.

YAY quilting finished!!!

Who’s is this one? Trudy?

Jan, you are a pro at machine quilting, I could watch you for hours.

My 2nd Block to Journey of a Quilter, finished the embroidery

Thanks Jen for taking my pic…

Nice work Shan, I love it!!

Janice, can you say Stunning colours 🙂

Jan, did you say this was for me lol I love the look of this quilt it’s adorable!! I block per hour hey?

Nice to have two sisters and one daughter and niece, nice seeing you again Trudy!

So ladies, another Spring retreat done and gone but so many memories to be had.

Here’s a wonderful and capturing video of retreats gone by that Shannon M put together, enjoy. If you haven’t had the privilege of going on the Sundre retreat in the past, please think about joining us in the future as it’s a definite must do!

Until next time, have a happy and creative weekend,

 

2 Replies to “Retreat: Spring 2010 Flying Needles (entry 11)”

  1. Thanks for much Cal, for posting this entry, and the video, I am trluy honoured to be included in your blog.
    Great job, and I’ll send you a few more pics.:)

    Shan

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