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The best retreat I've attended had no retreat bags. We went to work and work we did. We did bring snacks and goodies to see us through lunches which were not provided. I have never gotten so much done at a retreat or had so much fun! It actually was nice not to have extra "stuff" to pack up for my return trip home.
Holli
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Today I bent the truth to be kind, and I have no regret, For I am far surer of what is kind than I am of what is true.
I think items that are 'consumable' for a quilter would be awesome! Like marking pens, paper templates, spray starch.
I also made some special beaded safety pins for myself that would mark the rows/column of my quilt as I was assembling it. I used jewelry pliers to attach a bead on the closed end of the safety pin (the part with the round loop). For first row it was 1 bead, then 2 for the second row, 3 for third, 4 for fourth, and then a special one for the 5th row. Then 6th row was special one plus 1 bead. If you had a small group I think those would be really special. Probably too much to do for a large group....
The December 2014 issue of American Patchwork & Quilting has a pattern for a beautiful wrist pin cushion on page 114. The cushion is large enough to be truly useful, and the use of artificial flowers' petals makes each look a lot like a fully open peony bloom. I'll be making several of these as guild holiday party prizes.
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