Sew Many things... Book club, Family Fun and Quilt retreat overload

 March was a good Month for book club. We almost had a full turn out for our meeting to review Gloria's book choice... Husband and Wife by K L Slater. This month we met at Ama's Mexican Restaurant in Hearne. We go somewhere different each month. I've read a few of K L Slater's books and so far I think this one was the best.  The key evidence was a scarf of the murdered victim was found at Parker and Luna's home. Did one of them kill the girl? Why was the scarf there? Parker's mom found it after Parker and Luna's accident when she went to pick up some items for their young son that she was watching until they recovered.  

There were so many questions and no answers. The ending caught us all off guard. Oh and I did I mention Nicola, Parker's mom was annoying and wouldn't let things play out. She was a Momma Bear. Our group would recommend
this book.  Such a Fun Group!

On Saturday 3/15 David went drag racing and this kids came up with the boys to keep me company.

Braxton and Killian drug out all their trucks and dino's to play but then they remembered they bought Jerry six pounds of carrots.  He can't all those at once. LOL  Jerry took his time coming up but the boys kept calling and he slowly worked his way up to the gate in the back yard and was rewarded with carrots from each of the boys. And the last activity for the day was fishing. Kaleb took them down to the pond but they get any bites this time. I think the water will still a tad cold for the fish to be biting. They did have lots of visitors. All the cows came over to the pond and checked out what the boys were doing.

It was getting close to dinner time so when they came back up to the house they washed up and we headed to a Mexican restaurant in Rockdale called Maricela's.  David and I really like the place. These two were very entertaining and behaved very well.

David missed the fun but he was home 

when we came back from dinner so the boys got to see and talk with Gpa before they had to head home. 

I have been packing my projects and notion all week and I had Kaleb load my one big sewing bag so David wouldn't have too so that when I get up Sunday morning (3/16) I can have my coffee and all I'd have to load up is my suitcase and food. I was ready.

Sunday Morning arrived... Had my coffee, finished my bag and packed up my food and I was off. David and the Pups were on their own. Made David promise not to climb any ladders or do anything where he could get hurt while I was away.

Thank goodness we still have a few ladies who can get on the floor to plug in necessary power outlets and the best part she can get up. LOL.  Thank you Denise for getting your section powered up.  

I love this purple fabric that Sandra is working with. She was smart she kept her eye on it. Some of us would have loved to have it show up in our stash. Okay so we'd never take it without permission. 

Ms Anna is working hard on a blue project

She's got it all cut, stacked and label for her log cabin.

This is Diana's quilt she shared. You start off with 4 square blocks across and 6 down and you cut it in specific area and it becomes this On Point blocks. Oh and she figured out where to place say those gold blocks so you don't have to cut them individually like we did the first time she showed us how to make this quilt.  Love it.

So now when we go to retreat I take our group picture the day we arrive right before we go out for our traditional Mexican food and Margarita. Found it much easier. Everyone has their makeup on and not running out to shop or napping.  This year a majority of us ordered matching Tshirts in whatever color. That was fun!

Now I did have this one trouble maker who came running in giving me lip service when I was trying to gather everyone together.  LOL Not really. I love Sheryl.  So would you like to know how many shots it takes to get everyone lined up, facing the camera, and smiling....... oh and the camera operator setting the camera up correctly.  At least 25 snaps. LOL but we had fun.

 And that friend ended up on the back row and almost don't see her. Oh the trial and tribulations of this group. Love them all to pieces.

Denise started this quilt a retreat or two ago and it's done!

Now this girl...! She's always entertaining, unless she's frustrated with the project she trying to me. I've seen it happen. LOL

She brought me two quilted quilts and I started getting the bindings on.    This is what it looks like when everyone is busy and sewing. Okay a couple are missing but one wasn't feeling well and the others were hiding. 

This is Sheryl's spot. She doesn't quilt but she does felting.  She takes this felt and turns it into various animals etc. This retreat she worked on chicks and those chicks were being ornery after she went to bed.

   

Isn't this the cutest pin cushion? It belongs to Diana. 

 

How about a fun game of Left Right Center? Playing with dollar bills makes it more exciting. Of course everyone is waiting for that left or right pass of the $.

This I believe was Connie's loss and Sandra's (the one dark green) Win!

Not only was this Sandra's 1st retreat that she was more relaxed but she won the Money. I'm sew glad she made it this retreat.

I believe this creation is Anna's.

 
This paper pieced quilt is finally finished. Donna Marie has worked on this for at least 2 retreats.  

This another non quilter and very creative artist. I think this creation is my favorite of all the artsy creations she's made.

Pat worked on this quilt top and back while at retreat.

   

And she shared this beautiful sunset she caught one evening at retreat.

 

Denise went to work on this top. Cutting and piecing. It's awesome. She had enough fabric that she started a 2nd top.

  

These are my over sized friendship star Mug Rugs for my friends Kelli and John.  I like the way these turned out.  I did get the binding stitched on the front of the 2 quilts that Donna Lynn brought to me that she finished quilting. Can't show them until I gift them. And I started another quilt. As of today I still need to add a couple of borders before sending it the my quilter Donna Lynn at Donna's Lavender Nest.

This was our last morning. Several had left but a few of us hung in there until it was time to have lunch and pack up.  This is definitely our favorite place to retreat. Great Host, great space, Lighting, Amenities and Food.  

And can I just say these ladies are gonna spoil me. They gave me this basket of goodies and cards for organizing our retreats. The retreats are for me too and enjoy them sew much.  Can't thank each of them enough for their support and kindness. Without them there'd be no retreats.

Well I've probably made you tired or maybe inspired a couple of you to be creative. Whatever that craft is, enjoy the process.

Until next blog...A true friend freely, advises justly, assists readily, adventures boldly, takes all patiently, defends courageously, and continues a friend unchangeably.