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Sunday, January 17, 2016

What a time, what a time, what a time!!!!!

What can I say, God blessed us abundantly!!!  The weather was fantastic, the staff & facility--- awesome, the food  was delicious, and most of all the participants MAGICAL!!!!!  We all had a great time, old friends were reacquainted and new friendships were formed.  When you get a group of ladies together that share the love of sewing, nothing but magical things happen!!!!  

Some of us arrived before early and got busy setting up our prime sewing areas!  The early bird catches the worm!!!  Eventually everyone arrived safely!  Everyone all settled, let the sewing fun begin!!!  

Most worked on UFOs (unfinished sewing projects); some of these projects were started as far back as 5 years ago!!!!   We were able to complete many of them (pants, tote bags, pillow cases, dresses, aprons).


This is the beautiful lobby of our retreat center!  Such a joy to see this every day!!!


The beautiful fireplace -- we were fortunate to enjoy it the entire weekend!  Yes, I chucked a few logs in there too!  It was so nice to take a break every now and then and just bask in the beautiful warmth and glow of the fire.  


I made these name tag holders for each participant.  I found tons of inspiration by googling "sewing retreat badges."  I shopped my "fabric collection" and found the perfect fabrics!
 Lorraine and Mary, longtime friends are having fun at the pressing station.

Cheryl and Towanda getting it in!!!!


Yvonne is checking out the SWAP table!!!! 
 One of the many projects being worked on!

 The final results!!!!  These were made using upholstery swatches.

 Our rooms were nice too!!!

Ding, ding, ding, dinner time!
Appetites satisfied, Sharon is diligently working on pattern alterations to insure her pants will fit!  She will also cut a muslin before cutting the fashion fabric.
 Shots of the various work stations.
Yvonne uses fabric and thread scraps to stuff pillows.




Time for prizes and get to know you time!  Everyone had a ball telling a little bit about our selves and why we sew! 



Lori just picked Blondell's name for the next prize!!!  Lori attended Blondell's sewing school, The Sassy Sewer's Lounge, Parkville, MD.  Click on the link to learn more!


Lori won the Ott Lite!!!  She's a happy camper!!!
These are a just a few of the many door prizes provided by our sponsors!












More sewing fun!  


 Michelle's making a beautiful quilt!

LaToria is having a great time!!!

Shelly is cutting out a dress!

I'm making a 3-hr rag quilt!  I made two for Christmas gifts, I love them.  They come together very nicely.
Deborah is working on her dress.
Jannie is finishing her pet mesh tote bag.






































 
 New friends having a ball!  These ladies helped Arndrea out to complete her garment.  They donated a zipper, use of a serger, and interfacing!!!
 Jeree took power naps while her designs stitched out!

 Beautiful!
 My attempt at bra making....didn't finish---photos in directions were poor.  The company (Bravo Bra 2) is sending me new ones.


 Arndrea's showing Michelle (both teachers) how to match the design---they're working it out!!!

Mary made this gorgeous Amy Butler "Weekender Bag"
 
 Yvonne is working on her "Aunties Two Patterns - Getaway Bag"
  Dinah's cute crossover bag turned out great!
 Lori won the OttLite door prize!!!

 Blondell and Nancy - long-time sewing friends!!!!
 
WINTER
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SUMMER
SPRING




A light snow began to fall as we departed.

4 comments:

  1. Thanks fir organizing the retreat. It was great to connect to old and new friends. Looking forward to 2016.

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  2. What a success! Congratulations to you for organizing, and to the participants for accomplishing so much!

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  3. Where was this retreat held? Looks wonderful, and I especially like the religious setting. Wondering if it is anywhere close to me, and whether you have room for another attendee next year? Lola lfwteach@adams.net

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  4. Looks like everyone was having a wonderful, fun time together, sewing and fellowshipping!

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