My husband and I took advantage of the recent July 4th holiday weekend and went to the mountains. We have been unable to take a trip for the past 2 years due to the financial strain we have been under. It was a trip designed for relaxation which we needed badly.

The goal.... he was going to fish.... I was going to quilt. I took my little Brother sewing machine, cutting tools, card table (in case there was not enough work space in our room), fabric, extension cords, etc. My husband took his fly fishing gear. Our car was loaded down. ;-)

We found a little motel that backed up to a mountain river. It had a deck on the back that was a mere 30 feet from the river. The scenery was divine.

I moved my card table and all my sewing paraphernalia out on the covered deck and sewed to my heart's content. My husband fished each morning and evening. We did do some sight seeing but basically stayed away from the tourist attractions.

When telling other folks about our trip.... it was hilarious to see their reaction when they heard about me taking all my sewing stuff. "Can't you do that at home?" was the typical reaction. "Yes", I replied, "but not with the scenery that I had."

So all that being said.... I know my QB friends will understand and truly appreciate the joy of being able to create a new masterpiece without any interruptions and the typical day-to-day tugs of responsibility. I work full-time and do not get to sit down and work on a quilt for very long periods of time.

BTW.... my new masterpiece is called "Summer at Mom's". I am actually making 2 of them.... one for our guest room... and one for my Mom for Christmas. I can't wait to post pics when they are complete.

Happy quilting everyone!

Im jealous!!... You are sooooo lucky!!!!

Oh to quilt till my hearts content, not having to make breakfast, lunch or dinner for anyone.. Not worry about the dishes in the sink.. No cleaning, no vacuuming.. What a life..!!

So happy you got away..

sounds like a wonderful trip...I would love to do that too!

I fully understand!:):) Glad you could take some time for yourselves. It's often called mental health time in my book.:)

Wonderful for you and DH! When you're at home, there's always something needed to be done. Good therapy for both of you.

Sounds like perfection to me.

What a great vacation! Yes, we understand! :-D

I am so happy for both of you, did you take pictures of the beautiful area you were in?

glad you both had a great time

Sounds like the perfect get-away to me!!

What a wonderful way to spend your vacation. Understand perfectly! I too work full time and find myself giving up time to kids and family that it makes it hard to find some just me time to quilt.

What a wonderful way to spend your vacation. Understand perfectly! I too work full time and find myself giving up time to kids and family that it makes it hard to find some just me time to quilt.

This sounds like a lovely vacation to me :D:D:D

Sounds wonderful!!!

I'm jealous! I usually get to the hills and mountains of North Carolina every year, but due to the economy it's not going to happen. :cry:

Thanks everyone! I KNEW you would understand!!! You all are the BEST!!!

Will post a pic in a bit.

:thumbup: :) :) :)

We all DO understand. Hope your little get-away did what you hoped and you both recharged your batteries. Sounds like a wonderful place.
Sue

Sounds wonderful.

Sounds like a fabulous vaca!!!!

That sounds wonderful for both of you. :)

What a wonderful vacation ... what a sweet DH you have to encourage you to take everything with you! You are blessed.

Sounds like a perfect trip to me! I love to be able to work ...uninterrupted and just enjoy the surrounding scenery!

Pics, post pics....I'm happy you got to go!!

Wish I could sew over looking the river So glad you had a wonderful time and do not worry about other people say

I totally understand and am so glad you enjoyed your time away your way!

Nothing wrong with that, Glad you and DH Enjoyed the time!!

Sounds amazing! I love quilting retreats...

That is what I call a dream vacation.

Sounds like the perfect vacation to me! :D

Not only do we understand, we are completely jealous! Sounds like a bit of heaven to me.

That sounds like the pefect vacation!

Sounds wonderful to me. You both got to do exactly what you wanted.!

What an awesome way to vacation! I'm all for doing whatever makes your heart happy and if that is doing what you did - you go girl!!! :D

The perfect vacation!! You are right ~ only quilters will understand :)

Sounds like a wonderful vacation to me. I am glad you had some time away.

Sounds like the perfect vacation! I did the same thing last year on our trip to PA. I sewed by the camp and the fellas went fishing. No cars, no people, just me my quilt and my thoughts, with a grand view of the clarion river as my wide screen tv. I so hope that you get to do it again soon. Cant wait to see your quilt.

Sounds like a "perfect" vacation....and one I would truly enjoy. Glad you both had a great time doing what you both love to do.

Sounds like a wonderful vaca to me...

Sounds like a slice of heaven to me!
We just spent the long weekend over the 4th at our sons. DH and DS made several trips to the different tool and home improvement stores and did some home improvement projects, and other than a trip to a LQS that is closing, I set up a sewing room in my sons office, hooked the computer up to netflics and sons tv and sewed to my hearts content!

So glad you and DH were able to get away, we all need to recharge our batteries once in a while.

Your get away sounds wonderful!