The energy was high at our recent retreat. Everyone enjoyed working on their own projects as well as learning new things.
Here are some more projects in-progress around the room.
Doris added some thread painting to her piece.
Ruth Anne was working on doll faces.
This was my work space, complete with a travel sized design wall.
Each night we had some sort of group activity. The first night included silly ice breaking style games. Lots of laughter and great door prizes! The second night (and again on the third) we had wine and cheese. It was nice because participants stopped working and just enjoyed visiting. Good socializing! The third night was Show and Tell, primarily with things brought from home. Here are some photos.
Joan showed us her self-portrait. The slightly sad expression is indicative of the hard year Joan has had.
Anne made this from start to finish at the retreat!
Peggy showed off a framed 3D floral piece. (Purple, of course.)
Claudia is working on a triptych about a forest after a fire. Her quilt holders had a little fun raising and lowering her pieces.
Pat showed a small piece inspired by stained glass.
This is what my design wall looked like near the end of the retreat. Much more rearranging and figuring yet to be done, but I really enjoyed the challenge of working on this piece!
It was SO wonderful to be with other quilters and to have time completely devoted to our craft. I can’t wait til the next one!
Ellen Lindner
