Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Prepping for Retreat

I had some fun making two sets of single-alphabet straight pins and a set of double-lettered alphabet straight pins...and I had my new pincushion to hold them all.


I needed those pins to mark lots of parts to make,"Legendary," from Elizabeth Hartman.


My son who is in Air Force pilot training loves Bigfoot folklore. I want to add the quote, "All who wander are not lost," to the quilt but will tackle making the blocks first. 

The second project I'm taking to quilt retreat is a mini quilt I designed on the computer program EQ8 incorporating my redwork blocks, "Sweet Christmas," from Australian quilt designer, Lynette Anderson. I made a sample of the star block to double check my measurements. Looking good. 


I also have two UFOs tucked in the stash to take. 

In the evenings, I am usually ready to stop working on my sewing machine so I am also taking several of my Bucilla stockings that only need some hand sewing to finish off linings.


Tomorrow I will spend most of the day prepping my food. I am attending three nights and although there is a full kitchen and a small kitchen available, with 14 other quilters in attendance there is never enough room to prepare meals. I have been on a whole food plant based diet for almost a year now so no prepackaged foods for me. It's good food but takes dedicated time to prepare for four days.

And then it will be time to pack my car!

5 comments:

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

have fun at your retreat - I am not sure what a whole food plant based diet is and will need to look it up - love your red work

Becki said...

I’m anxious to see your Legend progress. I’ve got the pattern and fabrics to make that for a friend when he retires.

Sally said...

Oh, color me jealous. It's been so long since I went on a quilting retreat! Have a wonderful time and take lots of pictures.

Suz J said...

Love those little stitcheries, and they will look great mixed with the star blocks.

Ramona said...

I hope you’ve had a great retreat. I’m looking forward to seeing what you accomplish. Love your little ornaments!