What a great weekend my little Featherweight and I had at Red Rooster. We finished two whole projects, got lots of visiting, talking, and laughing done. And, of course, we enjoyed the heck out of Jennifer's wonderful meals. Three big ones a day; so I'm hitting the SlimFast now that I'm home.
Here are the two quilt tops I made this weekend. The first is a lap quilt for the sofa, made from the beautiful fabrics that I bought in July at Quilting By the Bay in Panama City. The design is "Just Pinks" from the book Super Simple Squares.
The small, three-block piece is a wall hanging made from Blackbird Design's "Old Fashioned Charm" fabrics by Moda. This started out to be a 12-block quilt. But I found right away that the block was not easy to make, with lots of bias-edge triangles. So I decided that three blocks were quite enough for a pretty wall hanging.
The weather was hideous, which was a good excuse to stay indoors and make quilts. The temps were 100+ every day. On Friday afternoon, just after lunch, a strong windstorm came through (very little rain) and knocked out the electricity. We were without air conditioning for about seven hours. It got pretty toasty in the Red Rooster. Jim started up his generator, which gave us enough power for a few lights and a couple of sewing machines. Mostly we just sweated till the lights came back on at about 8:30 that night.
Some of the ladies enjoyed nightly swims in the pool--until, that is, they found a small creature taking a swim on Saturday night. Someone came in and said there was a copperhead snake in the pool. Jim descended into the bowels of Red Rooster and came back up with some kind of weapon that might have been a machete. I'm not sure, but I do know the size of the thing would surely rival the Sword of Griffyndor (or whatever). Half the room went out to the pool to see the copperhead; I stayed inside in the cool. I've seen snakes. It turned out that the snake was dead when they got there--a tiny snake less than a foot long, and probably not a copperhead.
Doris O. was able to join us. Her sweet husband drove her to Red Rooster all the way from Jasper (about 80 miles round trip) each morning before breakfast and came back to get her every evening after dinner. We all thank God that she was able to be with us. Doris has just been through a cancer battle, and is finally coming around. She's in remission, and she has the sweetest little covering of soft silver hair on her head. She's just as cute as ever. We pray that she continues her recovery and is with us for many years to come.
Here's what some of the other retreaters were up to. Click on photos to enlarge.
Cyndi worked on her wonderful Bug Jar quilt.
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Barbara shows us her Cynthia England Poppies, which she started quite a few years ago.
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Nancy looks like she's wearing this cute pillowcase that she made for her niece. 
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Nancy and Linda (right) hold up the quilt that Linda is making for her son from her late husband's shirts.
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The main activity room at Red Rooster is a great place to play.
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We love this little basket quilt that Jennifer has added to the wall in the dining room. 
The following photos highlight some of the fun collectibles and art that decorate Red Rooster--another reason it's so much fun to be there. Click on any of the photos to see them larger.
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I'm going back to Red Rooster in October. The Second Friday Bee has invited me to attend their retreat, and I've already made my reservations. I hope it's a bit cooler by then.
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On 08/13/2007, Sister Cage said ...
That lap quilt is gorgeous! Those colors combined just drive me wild. Bet the weekend was loads of fun. I like the wall hanging, too, and it does look like it would be a big job to piece. JR
On 08/14/2007, Pam said ...
I can see why you would go back to the Red Rooster. It looks like a fabulous place to spend a weekend sewing. The great room is so full of light and all the little roosters and collectibles all around. Very inspiring place to be :))
On 08/14/2007, Rian said ...
What a nice retreat! Good fellowship, good food, a nightly swim, and especially days and days of QUILTING, what more could you ask for!
Your lap quilting and wall hanging are splendid.
On 08/14/2007, Nicole said ...
Isn't a quilting retreat just the best? My favorite thing to do with friends!
Your lap quilt is adorable Susan!
I have begun that Meadowbrook Farm quilt using the Old Fashioned Charm fabric too, and have made around three blocks as well. I am determined to finish mine, but I am bogged down by all those bias edges! I will get it done...
On 08/16/2007, Carol said ...
Your quilt is gorgeous. I loved seeing the picture of your featherweight. I love these little machines - I have 5 of them!
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