Another thing I love about retreats is I always love seeing what people are working on. Lots of pretty star blocks from the paper-piecing class. (Look at those perfect points!)
I love being inspired by the gorgeous things people create. This was a little swap gift made by April. The details were amazing!
I was asked to teach a class about organizing and using your scraps. (I love that topic. I finally started a Pin Board to keep track of my favorite Scraps projects.) I then demo’ed a strings-foundation-pieced quilt block (similar to this one). You can see mine in the picture at the top of this post. It’s not finished. I’m trying to decide whether to just add borders, or make more blocks. We’ll see… But loved seeing what the students in the class did with their scraps!
Katy Cameron
Looks like a fabulous retreat, blissful infact!
Miss Holly
Oh what a place for a weekend!!! Such gorgeous quilts….love the scrap quilts…I'm going to try that !!!
Phyllis
I already saw pics on IG, it looks like a few days of heaven. And what a lovely venue. I hope for you all that it will happen again next year!
Missy Shay
Wow, looks like you had a lot fun! I love those string blocks!
Mary Huey
Looks like a happy group and some great show & tell — how was it working at round tables? I've always had a whole big table to myself at retreats — not sure I could stay politely confined?
Debbie
How aptly named! Looks like it was just terrific!
Melissa at My Fabric Relish
Wonderful pictures! It was a great retreat and great meeting you! Yay to Maggie saving your toes!!!
hilary
Beautiful quilts!dear Jane, the yellow Dresden, and of course it's obvious you had a great time! Congratulations!
Sheila
Oh what a lovely retreat , looks like a lot of fun !
quiltytherapy
Looks like a lot of fun. Gotta love seeing what others are working on their tricks.
Patty
What an inspiring place to sew! Glad you had a wonderful time.
tamidug
Hi Amy…such a pleasure to meet you during Quilt Bliss. Thanks for posting great photos that really capture the fun time had by all.<br /><br />Tami<br />tamiquilts(at)att(dot)net
Sharon
I love quilting weekends away! What a beautiful setting you have (makes me homesick a bit). I just love those string blocks, you got a lot done.
Jenny
this looks amazing. I have never been to a quilt retreat and hope to get to one someday!
Mine-rSewFun
Oh I want to do a retreat sometime!! Looks like so much fun!
ChristaQuilts
How fun and what great pics! My friend's brother owns Dave's Bernina. They are great folks and I'm glad they could help you out!
Sherri
Terrific recap, Amy! And thank you for the kind comments!
Catherine
Oh it looks absolutely perfect!
Maria Wallin
Looks so fantastic!! I'm super jealous! =D<br /><br />That Dear Jane, wow!
Karen Ackva
Wow, what a lovely place to have a retreat! I can't think of a better place! I bet you had loads of fun!
Nedra
What a fantastic time all of you had! I heard great reports from Sherri and Jodi, too!
Thimbleanna
Oh Amy — it looks like you had SO much fun! I'm just now returning from a trip to those beautiful snowy mountains — it was heaven! And what a wonderful friend to knit you a pair of socks — that's a lot of work!
diane
This sounds like a fantastic weekend.
tmwal
I'm fascinated by the hexagon swap gift. Are they coasters? What is the gray item they are sitting on?
amy smart
It's actually a little travel sewing kit with pockets inside. I should have snapped a picture of the inside!
Carla
Oh how awesome a quilt retreat in the mountains. What a view. I love quilt retreats. I just organized my 2nd one. I must have done something right since everyone wanted me to plan another. It's fun like you say to see what others are making and without the interruptions of home you get more done.<br />Looks like everyone was pretty productive at yours too. Thanks for sharing