It’s fun to be surrounded by talented, creative women who also are covered in thread and love fabric. None of these projects are mine. I loved all the inspiration. (Clockwise from top left: Sandy Klop star, Mischelle and her rainbow beauty, someone’s half-square-triangle star, Amber with her Single Wedding Ring quilt.
More inspiration: Marion with her new saw-tooth blocks, gorgeous Cotton+Steel quilt by Cheryl, spiderweb block by April, and Fig Tree blocks by Mary.
I brought along some of my own WIP’s to work on and got a lot done. (woo!) This circle of goodness is a conglomeration of my stash of Denyse Schmidt prints combined with Alison Glass Handcrafted (available here and here). First of all, I love how Denyse Schmidt’s fabrics over many collections play so well together. Second, I think DS and Alison Glass are a match made in heaven.
Here’s the end result of that pile o’ goodness. Turned out even better than I’d hoped. Yes. I’m in love. I made it using my Hopscotch pattern. Originally made from Kona Solids, I’ve wanted to do a print version for sometime. Now to get the borders on and get it quilted. ASAP. The neutral fabrics in this quilt at Robert Kaufman’s Quilter’s Linen in Beige and Riley Blakes La Creme with gray polkadots.
I also finally pieced my vintage sheet quilt. Yay! (but failed to get a decent picture of it. boo.) I think I cut out these squares about 4-5 years ago. I had some of the rows pieced, but I think the last time I worked on it was at this same retreat 2 years ago. Now to find the perfect back for this one. Another UFO/WIP almost off the list.
While there I also did a trunk show of some of my quilts from Fabulously Fast Quilts and elsewhere.
In addition I finished two over-due Bee-blocks and got started on this other pile of inspiration. This quilt is for a friend. She chose the palette and I’m totally digging it. It’s my first time making a “white” quilt and I can’t wait to see how it turns out!
39 Comments
SewPsyched!
March 12, 2015 at 1:30 amI'm so glad you had such a lovely relaxing time π and your Hopscotch in Prints is just marvelous!
Lucy @ Charm About You
March 12, 2015 at 2:02 amSounds so fun! I agree the DS and AG look amazing and the Hopscotch quilt is beautiful! I really like the white pull too and looking forward to seeing what you make!
V Hair
March 12, 2015 at 2:33 amLove the combination of Denise's and Alison's ranges. I must get some Handcrafted soon!
Karen - Quilts...etc.
March 12, 2015 at 4:31 amthat looks like such a beautiful place to go on a retreat. So lucky to be surrounded by beautiful scenery and beautiful quilt although the quilts could be counted as scenery! I love the scenery of Utah
Karen
March 12, 2015 at 6:47 amLOVE your new Hopscotch quilt. What two neutrals did you use? Thanks.
amy smart
March 16, 2015 at 10:51 amGood question! Riley Blake La Creme gray dots, and Robert Kaufman's Quilter's Linen in Beige. :)<br />
Vicki Gray
March 12, 2015 at 6:49 amWhen I saw the first picture of the cabin, I swooned. I thought, "I want to live there….I could plan retreats for quilty ladies to come play with me." It looks like a lovely way to refresh and get some projects done. Beautiful quilts everywhere! I love how you share your family life too….it is a blessing to have this time away for yourself, but I can tell that you are a sweet
CherylB
March 12, 2015 at 7:58 amOH MY GOODNESS..when I saw the cabin..I wanted to grab a change of clothes and move in<br />that<br /><br />that<br />last photo of your quilt is absolutely breathtaking..the most beautiful shot of a quilt in nature Ive ever seen<br /><br />Im working on my 2ND quilt EVER…its a KING HST…wish me luck….
amy smart
March 16, 2015 at 10:51 amAww thank you! And good luck! π
Debbie Collins
March 12, 2015 at 8:48 amWhat pattern are you using for your friends white quilt, I'm needing to do a tan/white quilt and could use an idea<br />Thanks<br />
amy smart
March 16, 2015 at 10:52 amI'm thinking something pretty basic like half-square-triangles.
Melissa Corry
March 12, 2015 at 9:12 amLove your new Hopscotch quilt!!! Absolutely fabulous π Wish I could have come up and played with you ladies, but I am running away this weekend, so I just couldn't swing it. Next time maybe π
dolores
March 12, 2015 at 9:59 amBrilliant! And I'm so jealous of your sewcation!:)<br /><br />Guess what? I just finished the top of a Modern Chainsaw and I love, love, love it!:)
amy smart
March 16, 2015 at 10:52 amWoohoo!
KMSC
March 12, 2015 at 10:20 amAren't quilting retreats the best?! I love all of the quilts from you and your friends. I will definitely tag this post for future ideas and inspiration.
Muzikal Mama
March 12, 2015 at 10:25 amI'm almost ready to start putting together the blocks for D's Moroccan Tile! Sure wish I could get away… I haven't done a quilt retreat in years!
lalaluu
March 12, 2015 at 10:38 amGreat post – I love all the pics! Thanks for taking the time out of your sewing to take them and also for sharing with us. Such a colorful group you had – very inspirational!
Rebekah
March 12, 2015 at 3:47 pmWhat a gorgeous setting! My guild's weekend retreat starts tomorrow and I'm excited for the mini-getaway. I always get so much accomplished at retreats.<br />
Brianna
March 12, 2015 at 4:43 pmI love your new hopscotch quilt. So fresh. Have fun with those lovely soft greys!
Rebecca Grace
March 12, 2015 at 6:18 pmToo funny about the "capris"! I ran away to the Sewing & Quilt Expo in Atlanta this week and today I started getting frantic texts from my 8th grader about missing the deadline to order his cap and gown for graduation. …And WHY couldn't Daddy handle that one?! Mystery of the Universe!! Glad you had fun at your retreat.
O'Quilts
March 12, 2015 at 7:04 pmThat is my favorite kind of vacation too…the pix are wonderful
The Farmhouse Quilter
March 12, 2015 at 8:42 pmThis post makes me even more excited for my first quilting retreat in April!!! I am leaving my three kids and hubby for 4 days!! It looks heavenly…
Susan Smith
March 13, 2015 at 3:22 amIt looks like you had a really fun, productive time!
Donna
March 13, 2015 at 5:00 amThe retreat looks like a wonderful mental health day.! And the end results are beautiful! I need to pull my hopscotch kit out and do it and have my own retreat! Thanks for posting and all the inspiration you share!<br />
Amy Deason
March 13, 2015 at 9:39 amI'm in love with these pictures!!!! I can tell that beautiful quilting and lots of fun was going on. I would absolutely to join this fun. Can you PLEASE tell me how to get involved with this mountain retreat? I have been searching for something like this. THANKS Amy, The Stitchery
amy smart
March 16, 2015 at 10:55 amThis retreat was called Cabin Fever. It was originally hosted by Emily Herrick. I think they're considering doing one in the fall. You can find her contact info on her blog: http://crazyoldladiesquilts.blogspot.com/
Karen
March 13, 2015 at 9:54 amLove that mini quilt? you're holding up with the pale blues and green! Capris! Every young man needs to develop his own fashion sense, but glad your neighbor noticed. π
Karen
March 13, 2015 at 9:54 amLove that mini quilt? you're holding up with the pale blues and green! Capris! Every young man needs to develop his own fashion sense, but glad your neighbor noticed. π
gibbygoo56
March 13, 2015 at 7:50 pmI can imagine the creative energy buzzing in this log cabin. It had to be a fantastic time.
Marie
March 14, 2015 at 8:04 amCertainly looks like heaven to me! Where were you? It looks gorgeous. Great projects too!
amy smart
March 16, 2015 at 10:55 amThe cabin is in Hobble Creek Canyon in Springville, Utah.
Carina
March 17, 2015 at 1:15 pmWow, they look absolutely stunning!
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Thimbleanna
March 18, 2015 at 6:14 amWelcome to WordPress Amy — your new site looks fabulous! Your newest post showed up in feedly, but not here on the blog — don’t know is that was intentional or not. Just wanted to say Happy Belated Birthday and love your new digs!!!
Kay Losh
March 18, 2015 at 7:07 pmlooking forward to seeing this :white: quilt. I mode one for my daughter-in-law of shades of tans, ecrus, and browns. It was lovely with just tonal differences!
jen shepherd
March 18, 2015 at 10:56 pmMy birthday was last week too! The 11th. Maybe this could be a great birthday present! Thanks for the chance to win!
Susan in Dublin
March 18, 2015 at 10:56 pmSite looks great at first viewing, a lot of work but worth it. I remember those smocked dresses, neat photo from your archive. Would love to win the bundle, so interesting and varied,
Susan
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