Quilt Retreat, Zelda
Retreat and more…………
I’ve just been back from my annual retreat with my quilting buds. Its ALWAYS fun to catch up with friends and of course there’s nothing better than spending a whole weekend sitting, sewing, eating, talking, laughing, eating some more, sorting out quilting problems, each others problems and world problems…….
Our sewing room
For the first time ever on retreat I took my sewing machine as I was on a mission and managed to complete the quilt that’s on the right side of the design wall. And…. who knew that you had to clean your machine every time after you finish sewing? I could have made a felt pin cushion with the fluff collected!!!
We all took food so there was definitely no shortage of food. We LOVE this place – Craft Retreat at Hepburn Springs. It was FREEZING but we were nice and cosy inside. We did go out to Daylesford on Saturday morning but couldn’t wait to get back.
While there I also completed my Liberty hexagon bag.
This bag is my original hexagon bag and I thought it might also look lovely in Liberty fabrics.
So it’s back home and back to the day job with sewing in between. So what’s on my design wall?
These blocks were the practice blocks for my next quilt – it took me FIVE trials to find the right size. I should have given up but I was determined to get it right. I don’t particularly like machine piecing but I wasn’t going to let this itty bitty block defeat me – and I’m happy to say I succeeded and was very happy with the final product. The drawn vine on the left is what will be added on but it still needs some modifications. I can see it clearly in my head and hope that it translates well to fabric.
So…..what have you been working on on these beautiful cold dark wet days – perfect for sewing!
Sounds like a great weekend you had, how wonderful. And you can never have too many hexy bags!!
I love those blocks. Your retreat sounds just wonderful. Nice and cosy too 🙂
Will be watching that quilt with interest
Cheers
Lynne
What a great weekend! It’s fab up there, isn’t it – a great retreat place. You got lots done too!
I am just blown away by your work. I saw your quilt “Message in a Bottle” on a blog that I follow and fell in love. Where do you live? I’m thinking it’s very far from Florida. I am so inspired.
Hi Karen
Yes, I do live far from Florida – I live in Australia. However, I will be going to live in Virginia later in the year – and perhaps I may do a trip to Florida.
Irene
Hey that’s my room LOL
Love this place, heading back there in September
I love what you’re doing with the quilt in progress that is at the end of this post. Is it done yet, and does it have a name? It looks quite amazing so far!! Hugs, H in Healdsburg