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Went to first quilt retreat

Old 01-18-2012, 07:24 AM
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I went to my first quilt retreat and had a blast. There were 14 of us and all we did was sew, eat, sew, eat and sleep a little. It was so much fun and I got some things done. I want to go some more!
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Old 01-18-2012, 07:26 AM
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that is awesome! I have never been to a quilt retreat! glad you had fun
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Old 01-18-2012, 07:34 AM
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I'm going to my first retreat next month. Glad to hear you had a good time. Guess I won't be quite so nervous about going.
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Old 01-18-2012, 07:40 AM
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Went to my first one last year and I never had so much fun...........
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Old 01-18-2012, 07:49 AM
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I went to my first two retreats last year and had a blast. I am looking forward to one that I am getting ready to sign up for in April. Can't wait.
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Old 01-18-2012, 07:54 AM
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Next weekend I will be going to my retreat, 7th year. They are always fun, to visit with fellow quilters. Have no household duties/responsibilities. Just sew, eat, sleep and repeat.
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I have signed up to go to my first even in Texas in March. I am very nerveous about it. Meeting my aunt. So, I won't be alone.
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Old 01-18-2012, 08:11 AM
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I love retreats! It's one giant slumber party, only instead of playing with hair and makeup and giggling all night long, you play with fabric and giggle all night long!
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I am glad you had fun! There is nothing like meeting other quilters and spending time together.

We have quite a few in NTX. Debbie U puts on some that are just fantastic.
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Tell me more. I am newbie. Only know I would like to go to the camp at "Elm Creek Quilts" to bad it is a fictional location. But the books got me back into sewing quilt squares.
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