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Thursday, July 7, 2011

Blogger Quilt Retreat Here I Come!

I'm getting packed for our second annual Blogger's Quilt Retreat which starts tomorrow morning.  Most of us from last year (minus a few very SPECIAL ones) and then a few new to the retreat.

We had SUCH a great time last year, I know it's going to be fun.  Again, I am the only one from Minnesota and it's taking place in Minnesota (Yay!).
Here's what I'll be working on:


I have ALL the pieces cut out for a King Size Single Girl and I'm determined to get it together this weekend.  I have a few other projects packed (in case I finish Single Girl or I can't look at it any longer. 

Wish me luck on getting this top together.

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Ric Rac did get quilted and bound in time to use on the table for our Fourth of July celebration:


I don't know if you can see the quilting, but I sewed straight lines crossways across the quilt, added a print bias binding sewn on the back, brought around to the front and finished with a star stitch.

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Audrey was out swimming and on the pontoon with us last week:

Shortly after this she fell asleep and slept until we woke her when we got back to the house.

27 readers left a comment:

felicity said...

Have a fabulous time on retreat!!

Barb said...

What a cutie you have there...

Have fun at the retreat...and I love your quilt!!!

Michele said...

Enjoy your retreat! I can't wait to see your finished quilt :-) your finished Ric Rac looks beautiful!

MB in MI said...

Have a great time! Can't wait to see your Single Girl!! What a sweet baby :-)

Lynette said...

ooo, have fun! I'm jealous. :D

Really like the aqua you're using for your single girl.

Suzanne said...

I love the aqua too -- your projects are gorgeous! Have fun at the retreat!

Karen said...

What a great idea to have a blogger's retreat. You would think there would be more than one attendee from Minnesota when it is being held there. What a great way to get to meet bloggers in person.

Jackie's Stitches said...

Enjoy! I'm looking forward to seeing your Single Girl experiences.

SewCalGal said...

Love your project, your quilt and your sweet bundle of love. Have fun at your bloggers quilt retreat. Can't wait to hear more and see photos.

SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

PS - Are you interested in a Bloggers meetup at Sisters Quilt Show in 2013?

SewCalGal said...

Love your project, your quilt and your sweet bundle of love. Have fun at your bloggers quilt retreat. Can't wait to hear more and see photos.

SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

PS - Are you interested in a Bloggers meetup at Sisters Quilt Show in 2013?

SewCalGal said...

Love your project, your quilt and your sweet bundle of love. Have fun at your bloggers quilt retreat. Can't wait to hear more and see photos.

SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

PS - Are you interested in a Bloggers meetup at Sisters Quilt Show in 2013?

beth said...

Have fun! Quilting with friends is the BEST!

Wendy said...

Have fun at the retreat, good luck on your quilt.

momto2wasd said...

Good luck w/your Single Girl! I love that red, white & blue quilt!

MulticoloredPieces said...

Your quilts are lovely and what fun to go to a blogger's quilting retreat. Great idea!
best, nadia

Needled Mom said...

Awww...that little face is so sweet!

Love the RWB quilt! Have a fun time at the retreat. It looks like you are ready.

Jane's Fabrics and Quilts said...

Have fun! and I love your Ric Rac quilt.Your little one is just so cute!!

Mama Spark said...

Good luck getting your Single Girl done!! Audry is a doll and your runner is amazing!! Love the quilting.

Lindsay Conner said...

You are an ambitious one--best of luck! Have a blast :)

Des said...

Whoa! I could no more knock out a 'single' single girl let alone a KING sized one....at a retreat. I talk way too much!! Have fun! sounds great!

Purple Pam said...

Good luck with your curved piecing. Have a great time at retreat. What fun retreating with blogger buddies. Cute picture of Audrey.

PunkiePie (Jen) said...

Have fun fun funon your retreat!!!

Brooke said...

If you get a king sized SG put together in a weekend I'll be twelve kinds of jealous. :-) That's super ambitious, and I can hardly wait to see how it looks. Hope you have a ball!

I grew up in Minnesota and have lots of good memories from summers there. The sounds of loons on lakes....

Carrie P. said...

I know you are having a fab time on your retreat. Wow, that is one big goal you set for your self. Can't wait to see what you get done.
Love your rick rack quilt.
Audrey is adorable.

Sinta Renee said...

I love the project you decided to make for the retreat! I can't wait to see how it worked out for you at the retreat! I hope you have a great time! I love your finished Ric Rac quilt... in red white and blue! LOVE IT!

Mama Pea said...

LOVE your ric rac quilt. Great colors! Audrey is so cute! Boats just put them to sleep don't they? I absolutely adore the quilt you're working on!

mascanlon said...

RicRac came out fabulous. You are so prolific Mary, I am always awed. Have fun at the retreat, where in MN are you going?