Thread: Quilt Retreat Games

Wow, I didn't know there were games at quilt retreats. We are too busy sewing, laughing,eating, visiting LQS on the retreat that there is not time for games. But they do sound like fun!

I have been to only one retreat - and am booked for a second one this summer - I don't want to spend much time on games. Ours was beautifully unorganized - we sew, sew, sewed. We did play Quilt Bingo right before supper one night - it was a change of pace during a sort of dead time anyway. We also went back to the quilt shop that organized the retreat and had a private shopping time after store hours. Had a nice discount, too.

I really liked the one where you called out Bingo things as you sewed - used a ripper, etc. That would add fun without taking sewing time.

Originally Posted by Angie Crowley

Hello,
This is my first post so hope I did everything correctly.

I am going to and helping with 2 quilt retreats (3 day each OH FUN FUN) and I am in need of some fun games that quilters might like to play in between completing (yeah sure) there UFO's.

I would appreciate any help anyone might help me with.

A quilting friend
Angie

My DD and I hosted a baby shower the other day. A game she found on line might work for you. It was as funny as all get out

MYSTERY GUEST----------find (or seriously disguise) someone to play the mystery guest. Dress as wild as the person can and they will be carrying a big purse--BIG PURSE--we used one of the jeans shopping bags I make. Anyway, fill it with stuff----------we had a back scratcher, a plastic juicer, noise maker, a bowling pin, flashlight------------stuff not generally in a purse. We had 25 items--------ran out of room since some things were pretty big. Now, one item has to be a fake invitation. Your guest will walk in looking for a nearby party (this may be a problem for you, depending on your facility) one that is at 1422 Red Hill Road instead of 1244 Red Bank Road. Anyway, the guest gets very frustrated, cause she doesn't see anyone she knows and Minnie (your choice) and her 90 year old hubby Clyde aren't to be found. Change the story to suit yourself. So in open view of your guests, this gal starts pulling stuff out of her bag looking for HER invitation that has the correct address and phone number--of course---it's at the bottom of the bag. So Mystery reads her fake address out loud and huffs and puffs and stuffs her belongings back in her purse and huffs out the door.

Then ask your guests to write all the times they can remember. You have to have someone who is a real cut up. The gal who did our mystery guest was hilarious. Most likely you'd have to ask one of your folks to do the job. The floppier the hat and more outlandish the clothes, the funnier.

Originally Posted by GrannieAnnie

My DD and I hosted a baby shower the other day. A game she found on line might work for you. It was as funny as all get out

MYSTERY GUEST----------find (or seriously disguise) someone to play the mystery guest. Dress as wild as the person can and they will be carrying a big purse--BIG PURSE--we used one of the jeans shopping bags I make. Anyway, fill it with stuff----------we had a back scratcher, a plastic juicer, noise maker, a bowling pin, flashlight------------stuff not generally in a purse. We had 25 items--------ran out of room since some things were pretty big. Now, one item has to be a fake invitation. Your guest will walk in looking for a nearby party (this may be a problem for you, depending on your facility) one that is at 1422 Red Hill Road instead of 1244 Red Bank Road. Anyway, the guest gets very frustrated, cause she doesn't see anyone she knows and Minnie (your choice) and her 90 year old hubby Clyde aren't to be found. Change the story to suit yourself. So in open view of your guests, this gal starts pulling stuff out of her bag looking for HER invitation that has the correct address and phone number--of course---it's at the bottom of the bag. So Mystery reads her fake address out loud and huffs and puffs and stuffs her belongings back in her purse and huffs out the door.

Then ask your guests to write all the times they can remember. You have to have someone who is a real cut up. The gal who did our mystery guest was hilarious. Most likely you'd have to ask one of your folks to do the job. The floppier the hat and more outlandish the clothes, the funnier.

Oh!! I just love this!!!! We have some colorful women in the grp. They will probably fight to play the woman LOL LOL