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Fantastic view from our sewing area. |
I just got back from our second STITCH retreat at the home of one of our members on beautiful Whidbey Island, WA.
My non-quilting friends always ask, "What do you do on a quilt retreat?" Well, we sew our own projects, eat, relax, talk, laugh, walk, drink, bond, enjoy the scenery and repeat for a few days with no other distractions ...
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Carol works on "Gig Harbor Red." |
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One of Linda's bowls takes shape. |
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Janet's delicious white chicken chili and Carol's salad on night one. |
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Our gracious hostess, Anne, who has made her home a work of art. |
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Second night's chefs, Delaine and Judi,
with Anne starting the food line. |
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A few of us took a walk on the beach as soon as we arrived. |
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Linda strikes her mermaid pose. |
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Delaine shakes the glitter from her tulle outside, but she still
walked around most of the retreat with glitter on her nose. |
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Linda models two of her coiled fabric bowls. |
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No explanation needed. |
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The scenery was non-stop inspirational. |
We soaked in color everywhere,
from socks to flowers to fabric and sky.
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Janet arranges a color flow. |
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The start of my jelly roll quilt. |
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Rolling along. |
Here are more shots of
patterns, color and play:
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Judi's apple pie. I had three pieces. |
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Janet does some hand quilting. |
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Anne's sewing alcove, which started as a library. |
Before we left, we took the
line-'em-up-and-shoot-'em shot:
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I'm behind the camera. |
Then Linda and I made a Starbucks stop before getting on the ferry from Coupeville (on Whidbey) to Port Townshend and then the final drive home.
It's always good to be home, but I already miss the sisterhood, support and bonding time.
Thanks, everyone!
Delaine also did a blog post about the retreat:
http://delainegatelyquiltlady.blogspot.com/2013/09/home-from-retreat.html
Have a colorful day
3 comments:
Wow! Sounds like a great retreat, and what a beautiful spot to have it at! Lots of beautiful pix...
You are just sooooo fortunate to live in such a wonderful spot and have such fantastic friends. It is rare.
Oh geez, Sherrie, TAKE ME WITH YOU next time. What a wonderful collection of beautiful and inspirational pictures. And it looks like you even got some work done! ;-)
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