Our 14th annual "Seven Sistahs" retreat was a bit small this year. We were down 3 Sistahs who were missed greatly, but it didn't stop the rest of us from having fun and being super productive.
I brought only hand work and finished a few things including the April block for Barbara Brackman's (Civil War Quilts blog) bird sew-a-long. I did a bit of fussy cutting to make my eagle so that I did not have too many small pieces. (my blocks finish 9") It worked out better than I had anticipated. 
Karen continued making community quilts with her precious Aunt Marsha's orphan blocks. 
I truly love this one and thinking I might have to make some new orphan blocks!😉 
And, on our last night we enjoyed Kathy's loaded baked potatoes with friends all the way from Australia! What a lovely way to spend our final evening!
Then, Linda and Lizzie and I shopped our way back to Bath for a few days of fun together before they headed to other adventures. 
Linda made this simply gorgeous mini quilt for me and I adore it!
It was hard to say goodbye!
Wishing everyone a Happy Memorial Day!
Oh so glad you had fun....that is always the goal....
ReplyDeleteSp glad to see you were able to join your retreat "sistahs" again. Too bad you couldn't all be there, but it looks like you had a great time--and with guests from Australia, no less!
ReplyDeleteA very sweet quilt you received!!
Retreats with quilty friends is the best! Looks you were productive and I love your eagle applique block!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely little quilt from Linda! So happy you had extra time with them in ME.
Happy Memorial Day
Well that sure looked like fun! I know how wonderful it is, and reenergizing it can be to spend time with quilty sisters. I'm happy you had that pleasure. I did the same over Mother's Day weekend, and can honestly say I haven't laughed so much in years. Such good times are the stuff of life. It's great that you appreciate one another's projects too, and the lovely piece from Linda will no doubt be a long-time, cherished remembrance of these days. What a blessing!
ReplyDeleteWe are so blessed to be able to “retreat” with friends! Your bird block is lovely!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a lovely way to spend some time in spring! Retreats can be so relaxing and rejuvenating. How fun you got to visit with Linda and Liz!
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