Saturday, April 4, 2009

HOME AGAIN

The quilt we each took up to work on.
 Our accommodations.
Margie and me.
Margie and Lori. We mostly did lots of this.

Li'l old me, below.

But we also did lots of this. That's Harrison Ford in 'Sabrina'.
And LOTS of this.
OOPS! How did this picture get in here? Margie made me promise not to post this burnt cheese crisp. Sorry Margie...that's what happens when your priorities are messed up. Hee-hee!!
Making progress.
We all got to this point. Now we just have to make the yo-yo cherries and stems.
(See photo at the top).
My workspace.
I also got around to adding the small blue border around my basket quilt and started on the polka-dot borders.


And for the grand finale...we try to always make matching pillowcases for each retreat we go on. So this is what we came up with this time.

I thought I'd throw in this photo from another retreat two summers ago.

Sew cute! : )

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25 comments:

  1. Tami April 4, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    Welcome BACK!!!!
    Looks like lots of fun! The quilts are gorgous....loving the cherries!!

    Have a great SUNDAY!!!
    Hugs~T

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  2. marieApril 4, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    Looks like a fun time was had by all! The quilts are beautiful and I really love the pillowcase idea!
    This year's version is especially cute!

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  3. Scrap for JoyApril 5, 2009 at 4:44 AM

    Wow! What a fun time you've had this week and you accomplished so much! The cherry baby quilt is adorable (M.E. came to mind right away) but I really love your basket quilt. Can't wait to see it when it's finished and where you display it. The pillow cases are awesome-what a great touch. There is nothing as great as spending time with friends all doing the things they love!
    Have a great week!
    ~joyce

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  4. Susie HomemakerApril 5, 2009 at 5:59 AM

    Oh, looks like a great time! Your quilts are amazing! And you must know I have a weekness for cherries...any baby in my family would have to go cold as I would so use that on the table!!! LOL!

    Welcome back!
    Susie

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  5. DarleneApril 5, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    Glad you are back. Those quilt you all are working on are FABULOUS!!!! I also LOVE your matching pillow cases...too CUTE! What a fun time spent with your friends.♥

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  6. UnknownApril 5, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    What fun! I love quilts!

    I am a fan of your site come by mine to check it out!

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  7. KimApril 5, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    You were able to get so much done. Amazing. I can't tell you how I live for quilt retreats. It seems that it is one of the few times I get to sew. You look like you had lots of fun too. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. KimApril 5, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    P.S. I love your easter display on the top of your blog. So cute...I love your decorations.

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  9. frillsfluffandtrucksApril 5, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    The quilts are beautiful and it looks like you had a fun time with friends. I want to learn how to quilt, but I'm scared for some crazy reason!

    ~ Sarah

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  10. Lamp TrampApril 5, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    Looks like lots of fun with some beautiful fruits of labor.

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  11. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.comApril 5, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    What a fun time. I think it looks like the perfect weekend!!!

    XOXO
    Jen

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  12. UnknownApril 5, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    So this is what I need to get me over my fear of quilting. A gang of girls with matching pillowcases! What a fun post! Thanks for sharing your wonderful work! Elizabeth

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  13. SassyApril 5, 2009 at 11:16 PM

    OH MY STARS!!!! I ♥ the quilts so much and the pillowcases are to die for!!!! What a great time spending time with friends and actually accomplishing something...so much talent just oozing out of all of you!

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  14. CamiApril 6, 2009 at 7:48 AM

    That looks like so much fun! And I love the movie Sabrina, that picture really makes me want to watch it again. :)

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  15. Manuela@A Cultivated NestApril 6, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    Looks like you had such a fun time - what a neat idea. The quilts are beautiful and I love those pillowcases!

    Manuela

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  16. mimiApril 6, 2009 at 6:00 PM

    What a great get-away!!! Time away with friends, eating, watching movies, laughing and being creative--what could be better than that??? Your quilts are amazing--I love the basket quilt and what a fun idea with the matching pillow cases. Each time you use them it will be a remindar of your fun time with friends.
    oh and I LOVE your shadow box in the previous post. You are so talented.
    xoxox
    Mimi~

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  17. Rachel BerryApril 6, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    Okay I'm in love with your quilt!! You are doing such a great job! I have never done a quilt getaway only scrappin' but I might have to look into going to one of these! Glad you got some sewing time with friends!! It's always good to get away.

    :)Rachel

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  18. AmyApril 7, 2009 at 5:13 AM

    Love the basket quilt so much...and the pillowcases have inspired me! Welcome home in time for Wednesdays with Mom. Have a sweet day.

    Love,
    Amy

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  19. Buzzings of a Queen Bee!April 7, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    So cute! What a fun idea for a retreat! And I have to say I am impressed that you had fruit salad...I would have gone straight to the ice cream! :)
    Carrie

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  20. Small HouseApril 7, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    Ooooh, the quilts are beautiful. Glad you had fun.
    Sandra

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  21. Michele KovackApril 8, 2009 at 4:02 AM

    WOW! These are absolutely gorgeous!!!

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  22. JoyApril 8, 2009 at 9:48 PM

    Oh my gosh... what a fun time.

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  23. Tina PuntigamApril 9, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    What an excellent idea! I have yet to figure out how to complete large projects either for lack of space or interuptions of life. A sewing retreat sounds like an excellent idea!

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  24. JCApril 9, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    Your quilts are beautiful! Was your retreat in Northern Arizona? That location looks very familiar:)

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  25. UnknownApril 14, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    Your basket quilt is adorable! You did a fabulous job selecting fabrics. Thank you so much for sharing and stopping by.

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