This past weekend was filled with great company and quilting. I attended the Orlando Modern Quilt Guild's first retreat weekend.
The Quilt Place Retreat Center provided a cozy and beautiful space to get together and be creative.
Of course, I couldn't decide what to pack so I brought everything that fit into a jumbo-sized suitcase. I did get a lot done while I was there. Here are some photos:
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| Our Workspace all weekend! |
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My Cozy Bedroom!
Since we had an odd number, I was lucky enough to get my own room.
How sweet is that?
I loved this green and pink log cabin quilt. |
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| Our view of the water for breakfast each day. |
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| The front of the Retreat Center B and B. |
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| The Dock View overlooking the Indian River |
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| So many pretty views! |
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| Pool and Hot Tub available! |
Saturday Morning Workshop: We learned about mediums on fabric that can act just like watercolors when a wet brush is used.
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My first use of Inktense Pencils. (Thanks Katherine for a wonderful workshop!)
I want a set for Christmas! |
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| Played "strip" poker! I had a lucky night. |
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| Great gift bag with fabric and other swag from "The Quilt Place". |
Our stay included exclusive shopping time at The Quilt Place with a discount on our purchase. Check out these great fabrics I picked up:
Check out these quilts hanging in The Quilt Place! I left there so inspired.
More projects I finished:
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Quilt top for someone special this Christmas!
(I won't say who in case they are reading this.) |
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Front of Mug Rug for OMQG Holiday Party!
(My first mug rug actually.)
I just love the little blue bird in the bottom corner of this scrap fabric I used.
She was a fun surprise. |
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| Back of Mug Rug |
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| Front of Pot Holder |
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| Back of pot holder...mmmm coffee! |
Borrowed Michelle's book of mini projects to make this tea bag holder:
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| A little Christmas stocking gift for someone special. |
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| Completed 3 Christmas BOM for the next guild meeting. |
I finished the quilt top for my godson's Christmas gift. These are just some of the Halloween blocks from my guildmates and I really love it! The back will be pieced with the rest of the blocks and other random scraps of Halloween-themed fabrics I have.
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| (Sorry for the blurry mess. I will post better pics when I have it all quilted.) |
I could write a mini book about my time away and still not cover all of the great fun we had. I am forever grateful for the company of these talented, wonderful women. My cheeks still hurt from laughing so much.
Packing up to leave there was a sadness, much like I imagine leaving the last day of summer camp. It was hard to say goodbye to my friends and go back to work today.
I can't wait for our next adventure.
