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vintagemotif 02-16-2012 06:18 PM


Originally Posted by ThayerRags (Post 4981309)
I don’t see why not! A get-away is a get-away! And a sewing retreat in a camp ground is just what I’m talking about. Or... at the beach, or... in the Maple trees in Fall, or... in a wheat field on a warm & breezy day....

Well, maybe not IN the wheat field, just next to it in a pavilion or something....

CD in Oklahoma

I don't think you want a breezy day to be working on quilting or piecing. I picture fabrics flying away.

jaciqltznok 02-16-2012 07:05 PM


Originally Posted by ThayerRags (Post 4980277)
Has anyone ever been to a quilt retreat that consisted of only people-powered machines or hand sewing? It seems that a retreat where only treadle and hand crank machines were in use would be fun, and a great opportunity to use vintage, antique, and modified machines in a group.

CD in Oklahoma


wow...count me in if you get one going here in OK!

miriam 02-17-2012 01:50 AM

Count me in - I have spring fever

mighty 02-17-2012 09:53 AM

I would love this, could bring one of my handcrank machines!!!

sewbizgirl 02-17-2012 09:58 AM

Sounds like fun... if the treadles are already there! I'm not about to move my monolith of a treadle around...

purplefiend 02-17-2012 09:45 PM

I took the cabinet for my Singer 201 to the NE-TX TOGA last year. I was bringing home a Singer 66-1 Redeye and of course needed to be sure that it treadled properly. :o) The straight leg treadle cabinet fit just fine in the back of my Ford Escape ; to bring it back home I took the machine out of the cabinet. There is a photo of me in NE-TX TOGA photo files under Dwain-2011 TOGA sewing with my Red Eye, I'm wearing a purple tee shirt.
Sharon W.

mudsprite 02-17-2012 10:07 PM

Just read about TOGA or PP's. Sounds strange. Must tell you tho years ago we used to take campers down to the beach and spend three or four days depending on weather. Most now do retreats at hotels instead of at beach campsites but I must say we all had a great time and got a lot of sewing done too. Learning not to intrude unless you are acknowledged was protocol which for me was nice as I can't even chew gum and sew. As soon as someone got thru the tricky parts, they get up walk around and talk to others or start BBQ's or fires for evening get togethers.

Annaquilts 02-17-2012 11:18 PM

I would use my hand crank.

Grannyh67 02-18-2012 06:46 AM


Originally Posted by ThayerRags (Post 4981309)
I don’t see why not! A get-away is a get-away! And a sewing retreat in a camp ground is just what I’m talking about. Or... at the beach, or... in the Maple trees in Fall, or... in a wheat field on a warm & breezy day....

Well, maybe not IN the wheat field, just next to it in a pavilion or something....

CD in Oklahoma

CD, you sound like a true Okie, lol...I can say that because I am from Ok. Was raised there but have lived in Arkansas for most of my life. I always say I'm an Arkie Okie, lol.....loved your Quotes, Joy

BarbaraSue 02-18-2012 06:38 PM

I understand PP as people powered, but what does TOGA stand for?
I think it could be fun!


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