Going to my first Quilt Retreat....
04-10-2011, 08:11 AM
#31
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Originally Posted by kimscruzer
How does one find out about these retreats?
You're in Cinci? Have you ever been in Bellefontaine, OH? (basically between Dayton and Columbus). There's a YMCA camp facility that has a retreat in March. It was my first time there and the facility was great. There was a store owner there from Columbus and she's made arrangements for her store to host one in November. Price is around $170 (the camp's one is a little less) and runs from Friday after dinner to Sunday after lunch and includes 5 meals (Sat. breakfast - Sun. lunch). With the store sponsoring it, I'm not sure what the project/schedule will be, but for the camp one, they offered a project (directions) or you could work on your own stuff.
Link to camp: http://ymcacolumbus.org/willson/fabr...s-weekend.html Since the camp's retreat just happened, they haven't updated the info yet.
Link to the store hosting the Nov. retreat: http://www.glassthimble.com/ You can call the store for more info.
04-10-2011, 12:31 PM
#33
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I never understood the big deal about a retreat. I have a sewing room all set up and I can sew anytime I feel like it. Well, I went to my first retreat last fall and it was so much fun! Sewing with other people and making new friends is great.
My friend just whipped through her projects and got so much done. She had precut all of her fabric. She already has her things cut out for our next retreat in June. I hope to get my projects cut out ahead of time too.
You might want to have a small table right beside you so that you can have your own cutting mat and iron/pressing mat right next to you. It seems everything has already been mentioned that you will need.
Have fun!
My friend just whipped through her projects and got so much done. She had precut all of her fabric. She already has her things cut out for our next retreat in June. I hope to get my projects cut out ahead of time too.
You might want to have a small table right beside you so that you can have your own cutting mat and iron/pressing mat right next to you. It seems everything has already been mentioned that you will need.
Have fun!
04-10-2011, 01:01 PM
#34
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Originally Posted by Crickett Sweet
bring your UFO's You might get bored just working on one project - bring several. It's a retreat where you are supposed to relax and have fun. You don't have to finish anything. You might be able to have a large design wall to lay out completed blocks. I don't have one at home but always bring a flannel sheet and thumbtacks to retreats. Have a wonderful time.
I keep google searching retreats in my area and have gone solo...great way to meet new people...you will have a blast. :lol:
04-10-2011, 01:16 PM
#35
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Originally Posted by Izaquilter
Well I just got back from mine & just recovered! How long is your retreat? Remember when you were a little girl & you had sleep overs? Well a retreat is just like this but for us 'grown' women! We take food & snacks, lots of them. We take "drag & brag" which is our show & tell of projects we have done. I take my camera, a tv tray that is big enough to hold my June Taylor pressing board w/my cutting mat on the other side, my iron, my light, my sewing machine, scissors, rulers (more than what you need!), masking tape, rotary cutter, pencils for marking projects, we take prizes for bingo, my own quilt & pillow to sleep with, & my retreat goes from Mon-Sun but I only go Wed-Sun so I usually take 3 projects to work on. Something simple since there will be a lot of talking & having fun. I also take my chair that I sit in so it will be comfortable to sew, any & all gadgets you can't do without while you sew....& caffene, caffene, caffene! We have ladies that stay up until 3-4 a.m. sewing but I can't do it anymore! I made it until 11:30 & call it quits. I tried attaching a photo to show you the actual quilting area but it's not in the right format. I have attached a picture of a friend, Sandy, showing her quilt & you can see all the quilts that have already been finished. We call them "Tahhhh Dahhhh's" & we get a drum roll as we go up the cat walk to display them! You are going to have so much fun. Let me know more when you get back! If I think of anything else I will post it. I will try to post a pic to show you what the sewing area looks like! It really looks like a bomb went off with all the supplies everyone brings! It also helps if you have your projects cut out & ready to sew too. You feel like you've gotten so much more done if you get there & start sewing right after set up.
04-10-2011, 02:42 PM
#37
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Originally Posted by WonkyWanda
Please give me some idea of what to expect. What should I bring?
Should I have a big or small project to work on? Thank you for helping.....
Should I have a big or small project to work on? Thank you for helping.....
Second - bring EVERYTHING (lol)
On a more serious note - when I have gone on these - I brought at least two projects. I pre cut all the fabric before I go. I bring extra blades for the olfa, rulers that I might need, markers, small iron, small ironing surface(an18X24 piece of plywood covered w/ batting and muslin), fabric, thread, light, machine (I have an acrylic table for mine which I bring), extension chords (several just in case), Best Spray, water bottles (one for the iron the other for me -lol) and extra fabric just in case I mess up!!
Have a great time!
04-10-2011, 03:22 PM
#38
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Please do not forget your purse. A close friend forgot hers, but she was fortunate her daughter-in-laws were able to go by her home and bring it with them. At different times we have forgotten power cords, specialty machine extension table. Your meds are also a high priority and if you are diabetic, I bet you won't go anywhere without those, too.
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