petthefabric

It's over. Can we do it again, next month? Retreats are worth it. This was $27/day. Included lunch. Most people are within 20 minutes of home. Didn't think I'd like that, I learned something new. It is nice to sleep in your own bed, bring things I forgot, no clothing packing. I had a high priority meeting and was only 10 minutes away from the venue, didn't have to miss out on the retreat for a 1 hour meeting.

My projects were mostly from my stash. Made lots of progress on 3 projects that I've been avoiding. Stopped by the LQS on the way home to get fabrics I know I don't have, to finish these projects. Even got to use $25 card.
So now, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel, so they'll get finished.

The drywall guys come tomorrow to texture. Since my sister is coming for 3 days starting Monday, this weekend is CLEANING! Then we can paint. DH will find out I want new colors after 10 yrs. Some of the spots will be touched up with the same color. Then I can buy new love seat/chair for the family room. It's a good day in the neighborhood!

Teen

Good for you!! Sounds like things are going great for you, petthefabric!!! I've never been on a retreat but since I purchased a traveling machine, I'm looking forward to signing up for one... Have a lovely visit with sis....

elly66

Teen I really think I should of waited to the last like you are for packing my quilting things. That way I could have continued to sew. I was a little worried I would play too much though and not sort and pack enough.

So nice to get the room organized. Still have a few things that need to be moved over (one sewing desk) but due to the weight of it - it will come with the movers. I'm glad that when I boxed, I boxed by drawer. So when I found the box with stuff from the top drawer of my sewing desk I knew what it would hold.

Glad you had such a great time at your retreat petthefabric. Congrats on using your stash for projects too.

Got the project I was working on out and this morning I have been going through my stash to find more fabrics to go in my double wedding ring quilt. A few of the pieces seem to be getting a little lean in color selection.

Like that pattern oksewglad. Good thing patterns aren't on the moratorium!

Conchalea

Thanks to all for the well-wishes. My arms have recovered & I'm back to quilting my blocks. I have a new-to-me car since the original gave its life in the wreck. My arms got so burned because the airbag deploys at 100+ mph & gets extremely hot from the friction. But that’s better than hitting the steering wheel or windshield. So my fabric therapy is progressing & if/when I complete my current project I’ll share it in a new thread. It isn’t a UFO so I won’t put it here.

happylab

Conchalea and Battle Axe, so glad to hear you both of are healing well.

I feel sorry for the the members who are moving and packing. I hope the transition is a smooth one. I used to do that every 3 years. It took me 6 months for me to find a good place for things. For me it was such a hassle. I’m not moving unless I absolutely have to now. I like my place and don’t want to pay for the high price of moving.

I fell off the wagon again. I ordered and received a bolt of fabric. I needed at least 2-4 yards for a project I will start next week. The rest of the fabric can be used for 3 other projects I’m thinking will go with the fabric. The rest of the fabric will yes go in my stash. The fabric is Northcott Toscana line, called Moody blues, (which just happens to have the same name of one of my favorite rock groups in the 70’s and 80’s).

Petthefabric, aren’t close to home retreats nice? I just love them, for the same reasons you mentioned. I have one next month through our guild. It’s a day retreat, 7 hours a day for 3 days. We can leave our sewing machines and things at the location overnight. It’s only $20.00 for members. It includes lunch. I know I will not be taking all of my sewing supplies. I plan to just lay out projects and pin things and sew them at home. This way I don’t have to organize my sewing room after the event. I think this is a great way to get to know other member better.

Have fun stash looking.

Irishrose2

happylab, you have good taste in fabric! Northcutt Toscana - looks like suede, feels like silk. Gorgeous colors, too.

Conchalea

Happy lab, I also like the Moody Blues! Isn’t there an exemption for fabric with the same name as a favorite music group?

Teen

Hahahaha....we are totally losing it as the end of year approaches...exemptions galore....lol... Desperate times for desperate measures...

oksewglad

Me? I'm trying to stay strong but as I cut through these scraps, new ideas keep popping in my head on how to utilize them and asking myself so i want to buy fabric to create new tops or finish the projects at hand...what a dilema!

Maybe you folks can help me out...I was gifted a bunch of fabrics from one fabric line. They are all cut in 3" pieces, 160 3 x3, 48 (each) 3 x 6, 3 x 9, and 3 x 12. Any suggestions on how I should used them?

Teen

What immediately comes to mind is the Chain link pattern...but you can do many star (flying geese) patterns with what you've got going on there..... Judy's Mystery #18 would be cool, too. Lots of options...