Retreat fun and creativity Part 2 finally

David and I took a quick trip so my part 2 of the retreat was delayed but I'm back and typing away.

So here goes....

Jane was hard at work making the Traveling pillow book bag. Too cute. She also made playing card holders. She was also the winner of my Accuquilt circle rag quilt die. I had a special drawing for anyone I knew that had an Accuquilt machine.  She also won a calendar that I created using pictures from our retreats. 

 

I finished adding borders to my Texas Flag quilt so it would fit our King size bed and shared Threadcount wine from Quilting Winery in California with the girls. I had to buy it and share for the name alone. It wasn't bad at all.  

Then I made a couple of pillow cases for the Sassy Stitchers Quilt Bee to donate to the CPS department that covers are area using the french seam method.  Surprisingly easy.  And I had Donna Marie teach me how to use my Bloc Loc Ruler. She taught me where to place the ruler and how. 

Elly finished a small quilt then started a red white and blue one and finished off making some Barbie doll clothes for her precious grand babies before we had to pack up..

Elly won a pin cushion, an led light strip for her machine and a Project Journal I created for her to keep track of all her crafts, quilts, doll clothes with pictures and notes. Hope she enjoys using it.  

When I got my first Journal I thought I won't use this but I was so wrong.  I put everything I create in it with pictures and notes.

Kathy hasn't quite caught the quilting bug but she is crafty. She did some embroidery this time and took care of some volunteer work and caught up on some paperwork. She won a Material Girls Calendar this year.

Vicki was busy down in her corner of the room. Working on quilt blocks, a bag and a mug rug. She won a door prize bag with clothes pins and some fabric.

Anita was working hard on a Christmas stockin. Those are sew time consuming but the finished product will be loved by the recipient I'm sure. Anita won a Material Girls Calendar too.

Connie finished her quilt top then worked hard on the getting the backing done so she could give to me and I could pass it on to the quilt. Connie won a door prize bag filled with 2 1/2" charms, sewing machine led light strip, and a Material girls T-towel with all the material girls names listed in the shape of a Christmas wreath of which I didn't take a picture of. Trust me it was really cute. She keeps us entertained with stories and antics.  This time she managed somehow while packing her car to leave locked the keys in the car. Thank goodness for another retreater with Triple A we only had to wait about 40 minutes for them to get there and 5 minutes later had her car unlocked.  

Denise was working on this treasure for her last project. These blocks kept her busy.  Her door prize bag had a tape measure, phone stand, led light strip and a charm pack.

Donna Marie won a notepad, magnet, binder clips, tape measure and some scissors. Pat was my last winner and her bag contained fabric for an apron, seam ripper, needles, pin cushion and a Material girls T-Towel.

Sunday (10/13) Before we left we had to take one last group picture. We had lots of fun and got lots of new projects started. Here's until next retreat...

Back row L-R:  Me, Connie, Kathy, Elly, Pat

Sitting L-R: Anita, Donna Marie, Denise, Vicki and Jane

Peace out my friends it's time to head home!

Back home to unload and rest while I can because tomorrow we head to Magnolia for a wedding.

Until then..When life gives you scraps, make a quilt...