Monday, July 12, 2010

WEEKEND RETREAT

I went on a weekend retreat with three girlfriends (Pam, Terri, and Pat) over the weekend. I didn't realize how much I needed the down time. It was fabulous. In fact, it was so much fun, and so productive that I only took one picture. Behind that darling Chick quilt is the maker of it, Pat. Isn't it just the cutest baby quilt?

I will tell you however, that I managed to finish each project I toted along. I quilted the cute charm baby quilt for little Gweneth. I finished piecing and then quilted the Christmas in July challenge table runner. I finished "Clue One" of the Lyn Brown Summer Mystery Quilt. Oh, all right, it was only 80 rail fences. But, it's done. And then I sewed a purse for my granddaughter, Rachel. She selected the pattern and fabric on her own. The pattern is free on Robert Kaufman's site. She loves bows. I still want to tweak the purse a bit and glitz the table runner. The fabric is Poodles Noel after all. And, poodles must be jeweled, don't you think?
Happy quilting,
Marilyn

7 comments:

SewCalGal said...

Wow did you have a great weekend. Love your chicky quilt. And I agree with you, sounds like your poodles need to be jeweled.

SewCalGal
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scottylover said...

Lucky you! I have been trying to pick out fabrics for the Lyn Brown mystery, but I can't make up my mind. Not having any idea on what it will look like sure throws me! You did wonderful getting all that accomplished!

Sandy A

beth said...

yes. Poodles MUST have some bling!!
You got a LOT done!

Karen Mallory said...

Tell Pat her Chicky quilt is just tooooooooo cute!!! Glad you got so much done and it was all for you!! (no vending) That poodle chirstmas fabric is cute. My girlfriend has it too. She loves poodles. The purse is really nice and so is the quilt from Khris' pattern!
hugs Karen

Barb said...

I just love that little chick quilt, it is wonderful.

Sounds like you did get alot done....and had fun to boot.

Becky said...

Wow! You accomplished lots during your weekend retreat. Congrats! It feels so good to get projects finished. The Chick quilt is wonderful!

Khris said...

You busy beaver you!!! Well done girlfriend..hugs Khris