Sorry I've been incommunicado for a couple of days. I've been busy with meetings and getting my life situated so that I can retreat to the sewing room for the next three days. My life refuses to guarantee I'll have no interruptions, but I'm about to get going and see what happens.
What about you? From the sound of some of your comments, many of you are just as excited about this retreat as I am--even some of you who plan to just watch (and watchers are always welcome). If you'd like to join us for our three-day virtual quilting retreat, but haven't signed up, you're still welcome to do so. Just leave a comment here that you'll be quilting along.
Here's a list of participants:
Joanne C. http://jrc-sourwoodmountain.blogspot.com/
Barbara
Gael Tino http://gaelt.blogspot.com/
Donna http://donna-sugarspicesouthernlife.blogspot.com/
Pat McD.
Julie in WA http://imkeepingbusy.blogspot.com
Thelma http://cupcakesndaisies.blogspot.com/
Mary K. http://marykirwin.blogspot.com/
Suely R. http://patchworkagulhaselinhas.blogspot.com/
Brita P.
Sandy Gail
Sandy
Libby http://libby-handwashonly.blogspot.com/
Becky in Ga. http://quiltingbooklady.blogspot.com/
Leah H. http://l3designs.blogspot.com/
I have included blog addresses for those of you who have provided them. If there is no blog address beside your name it means a) you don't have a blog, b) I don't have your blog address, or c) I have your blog address but can't find it. So if you have a blog but your URL isn't listed, please LEAVE A COMMENT ON THIS POST with your blog address so I can include it in the list.
NOW! As you sew along this week, take a few photos if you have a digital camera. Photograph what you're working on, what you're eating, what you might be listening to (books on tape, tv, music, etc.). At the end of the day or the beginning of the next day, post a shot or two. Then leave a comment on the last post on this blog so we'll know you have show and tell and we can visit your blog. I hope that a little visiting and fellowship will be just as much a part of this sew-along as the sewing itself. And you watchers, you're welcome to join in the visiting with your comments too.
If you have no blog, e-mail me your photos at suscleve@aol.com and I'll post them here.
We'll have some pop-drawings for prizes along the way. Pop meaning you never know when I'm going to do one.
No go on an have some fun. But wait, before you go, here are some photos that I took at the October meeting of the Birmingham Quilters Guild yesterday. Just to get you in the mood.
Our 2010-11 Donation Quilt will be given away in June.
We have a few gentleman quilters in our guild. One of them, Art A. made this gorgeous one-fabric quilt.
One of Virginia's folded stars.
Another one of Virginia's folded stars.
Happy Hour
A friend had this fun "Potato Chip Scarf" witht her. She gave me instructions for making it and I plan to give it a try.
The BQG Singers (They were lousy!)
The Tuscaloosa guild's donation quilt.
I promised the four-leggikins I'd take them for a walk before I start sewing, so off we go!
HAPPY SEWING EVERYONE!
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On 10/12/2010, Libby said ...
I'm already in my sewing room! WOO HOO! Thanks for hosting!
On 10/12/2010, Sandra Neel Hutchins said ...
Thanks for hosting this fun retreat! Since I don't have a blog, I sent photos to you via e-mail of the Sun Bonnet Sue quilt that I am working on this week. Cheers everyone! Sandy Gail ( Sandra Neel Hutchins)
On 10/12/2010, Thelma said ...
I'm at it too, looking forward to seeing what everyone else eats and sews at their house!
http://cupcakesndaisies.blogspot.com/
Thelma
On 10/12/2010, Brita said ...
OK, I'm in my sewing room, I have my fabrics piled up, with some baggies containing parts of my project pre-cut. I just have to change the foot and thread in my sewing machine, refill my water jug, and get started. Oh, and I'll take a picture now, too.
On 10/12/2010, Beverly said ...
Once again I am awed by all of this talent and the exquisite creations.
On 10/12/2010, Donna said ...
Gotta go get my Diet Coke and sew away! Can't wait to see everyone's sewing!
On 10/12/2010, Barbara Anne said ...
Am here, too! My computer is a quarter turn of my sewing chair from my machine so the distractions can be many!
I've rethreaded my machine with a soft grey cotton thread, have at last conquered my fear and confusion about Peaky and Spike (my background fabric is 4"x6" so is a bit unusual), and have block units ready for a 2nd block!! Mind you, the first block has been ready for years - don't ask how many!!
One photo taken, too.
So many blogs have lovely music that I'm listening to those I have bookmarked for this purpose.
Here we go!! Hugs to all!
On 10/12/2010, Stephanie in Michigan said ...
That first quilt is AMAZING! I love kaleidoscope quilts and that one is very cool! Thanks for sharing.
On 10/12/2010, Becky in Georgia said ...
Hi! I just posted on my blog about my retreat experience for the day. Thanks so much for hosting this event!
On 10/12/2010, Brita said ...
Best laid plans. Had to go to the Wellness Center to exercise first. Then came home and got organized and began sewing. Got two blocks finished, then had to go to Tai Chi class and lunch at the Seniors Center. My back protested from double exercise. Had to lie down to give it a break. Woke up two hours later!!! I do have the third block cut and laid out. Hope I'll be more productive tomorrow. I'm glad for the retreat, at least I've begun working on a project I've put aside several times.
On 10/12/2010, Mary Kirwin said ...
Greetings virtual retreat quilters! I've now posted some news on my blog about my day.
Mary
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