I held a little 4 day get away retreat with some quilting friends in Oceanside. It was very relaxing and productive for me.

I did 3 cuddle quilts for guild project that are donated to woman's shelter. Finish binding on scrap quilt. Made dent in pinwheel blocks for second scrap quilt. Completed BOM for quilt guild and round one of IRR block.

It was the first time I tried FMQ on my machine after my friend showed me it could be done. It will be easier with a darning foot.

I really can get some sewing done with no computer to look at everyone else's work.

I am so happy and trying to not think about going back to work tomorrow.

WOW!! What a productive retreat! You do beautiful work :D:D:D

Your quilts are great. You gat alot done at your retreat.

So glad you had a great - and productive time. Your quilts are so pretty. Am sure they will be appreciated by the recipients.

Great projects

All your quilts are great! I especially love the sheep and the Rows and Furrows!

I think I'm moving to Southern California so I can go to your retreats. LOL

Thank you for the complements.

We had room for another for a couple of days. So let me know when you get here. I am a member of Sunshine Quilters Guild. They also have a great one. I hope to go to that one next spring.

I've been going on wonderful quilt retreats in Danville IL. Threads of Time fabric shop and retreat center - I74 East to exit 216. Next retreat 11/5-11/11 - open to one and all! Come and enjoy what we're calling 'Getting Ready for Christmas' retreat. New, comfy beds and sewing chairs, all linens supplied - two equipped kitchens, showers, design walls, heat & A/C individually controlled. Call 431-9202 to reserve your spot in our 'open retreat'.

Certainly was a productive retreat for you. Did you eat or sleep??? Wish I could whiz through the work like this. Just re-read your post. That's your secret :- no computer.