cRazY Mom QuiLts retreat recap

 

 (cute name tags for everyone at the retreat courtesy of Tara)

 

 A few adjectives to describe the retreat with Amanda Jean last weekend are:

• encouraging

 

• informative

 

• enlightening

I made so many mistakes with these potholders!  I couldn't get the lattice to line up, my binding isn't full, the place where the binding comes together is a mess....  In lieu of all this, I feel inspired to work on a few details with my quilting that will improve the quality of my finished pieces of artwork!

 

• crazy fun

Everyone brought scraps to exchange and we sat and looked through every single scrap for hours, just to make sure we didn't miss anything.  I have to say, sitting in a huge pile of scraps and just throwing them around is my kind of fun!

 

• fattening, but worth every morsel

 

• filled with relationship

The gang

 

Michelle, Tara, and Amanda Jean

 

Kate, who won Amanda Jean's quilt

 

And last but not least, my partner in crime, Jane. 

 

To Amanda Jean and Tara, thank-you, thank-you, thank-you!!  You two are truly a dynamic duo!  Tara has amazing hostessing skills and Amanda Jean is filled with inspiration and information.

To "the gang", you are an amazing group of ladies with fabulous skills!  It was a pleasure spending the weekend with you all!!

 

~Penny

p.s.  don't forget to enter the funky peppermint giveaway here!!!

Comments

[Christy]

wow, what a fun retreat! glad you enjoyed every minute of it :)

[Ferne]

Those name tags would be a great idea for quilt labels.

[beth]

Thanks for sharing. Looks like it was LOADS of fun!!

[Victoria Paige]

That looks like such a great time! Mmmm and that chocolate cake looks great too! Yummy! Is there a recipe?

[Petra]

Looks like so much fun and I love the name tags!!

[Tara]

Funny--I keep getting asked for a tutorial for those silly name tags! I'd never have guessed!

[Vicki]

How fun! I love how in the group picture you are all rainbow-y.

[liveacolorfullife]

Thanks for more info on the retreat. Looks like fabulous fun. I have been to large retreats but would love to attend a smaller one!

[andi]

I have only 1 word for you ... Jealous!!

[amylouwho]

one day, I'll be there with you. so glad you had so much fun!

[Krista - Poppyprint]

LOVE retreats!!! And retreats with chocolate cake and quilt prizes even better! I imagine you all running down the hall and jumping in the pile of scraps like they were fall leaves.

[Linda]

That looks like it was a lot of fun.

[Glynis Cozza]

Ahh friends, chocolate, FABRIC, and laughter! So glad you were refreshed!

[Marit]

This sounds like so much fun, Penny. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[sewkatiedid]

Man those name tags are cute. We might need those for guild.

[Nova]

that looked like the BEST fun Penny! yay!

[Angie]

Very cute name tags. It looks like you had a great time!

[Dayna]

Wow, Penny! What a great time you all had! You are so cute. I love the photo of you with all the scraps. It's certainly your passion, isn't it? :-) This was very inspiring. I'd love to do this kind of retreat. I'm glad that you ladies could all get together and have a blast.

[belinda]

WOW WOW what fun!!! You know I'm soooo jealous!!

[Thimbleanna]

Oh, you lucky girls! It looks like you had a fantastic time -- well, how could you not???

[Ayumills.blogspot.com]

This is a fabulous post, Penny! It looks like you had so much fun there!

[amandajean]

what a great recap post, Penny. it brought a smile or two to my face. i just love that name tag photo.

[Crystal]

I am so jealous that you were able to go! I really wanted to go and just spend a weekend away sewing!! It looks like it was a lot of fun!

[Lindsay]

Looks super fun!