I think one of the funnest parts of quilting retreats (aside from being with other like-minded kindred-sewing-spirits) is seeing what everyone is working on. Here are a few projects that were on the Pellon design walls. Elizabeth Hartman patterns were popular with her Aviatrix Medallion as well as Hazel Hedgehog and Preppy the Whale patterns under way by various sewers.
A few more projects going on: Sharon of Color Girl Quilts with an original pattern.
Super speedy Tammy who pieced and quilted this project all in one morning. (The pattern is called Astrodelic and is a free pattern download from Art Gallery.)
I always bring so many projects to retreats and only finish a few. I did, however, finish this over-due Bee block for Shari in time to hand it to her in person. And to get photo-bombed by the hilarious Monica (aka Happy Zombie). Which further proves, the funnest part of sewing retreats are the people who are there.
If you want to attend a future retreat, check out the Sewtopia site. The Chicago event this spring is sold out (but has a waiting list) and they just announced the event next fall will be in Portland, OR! Details to come.
Mam
Looks like a good time was had by all. What's is the name of the pattern Tammy completed?
amy smart
Isn't it great? I don't know what it's called - I should have asked. I'll try and track her down.
Thimbleanna
You guys are too cute. What was going on in that last picture -- inquiring minds want to know!!!!
Lana
looks like you had a blast! I wish we had a Sewtopia in Houston.....
lalaluu
Yes! Houston has lots of quilters, and we love to welcome quilters from afar, too!
Ioleen Kimmel
Looks like a good time was had by all!!!!!
Ashley Calder
Looks like a fun time! Your quilt top is gorgeous!
dolores
Hi ya you photo posing goober!:) Always the ham!! xo Love the quilt you "finally" finished!!
Sharon
what a fantastic weekend! it was so much fun to visit with you again. thanks for the shout-out! It's fun to see all the projects: you were better about taking pictures than I was.
Jodie Zollinger
Wow what amazing work you all did! Love your photos, as usual! That snowflake quilt is amazing!
Sew Surprising
I am so glad you had a great time and surrounded yourself with such fun gals. Just finished reading an email from a good pal who was at Sewtopia and it had me going ooohhh and aaahhhh 🙂
gigi
Do you do the string blocks on paper foundation? What a good idea.
amy smart
Yes! The paper makes it so much easier. I just added a link in the post to a tutorial from Ashley at Film in the Fridge.
Elsa
Looks like lots of fun! Next year it's going to be here in Portland ~ I'm going!!!
Bohemian Mimi
It looks like a good time was had by all. I am glad to see that it only takes a little dedicated time to complete the quilt that Tammy made. The pattern is on my list of quilts to make. Just google Astrodelic quilt pattern and look for the free pdf from Art Gallery. I cannot get the link to paste correctly.
amy smart
Thank you so much! I added the link to the PDF in the post. What a great pattern. And yes, she whipped it up fast.
Marci Warren-Elmer
Great post! I was too busy having fun to remember to take any pictures. In fact you took a much better picture of my quilt than I did! So fun to see you!!
Tsoniki
That is so awesome!! I really want to go - I'd love to attend the Portland one! I'll have to keep an eye out for those details.
Helen L
So fun to see what you all did!! And I was in SLC this past weekend and didn't know about it, but I wouldn't have been able to go anyway: a nephew's wedding on Saturday. Thanks for sharing some of your fun with us!! Hugs, H in Healdsburg
Carla
Wow some awesome quilts were made or worked on. I love quilt retreats. I organize 2 a year. I always take way more projects than I can complete too. LOL Big ambition.<br />