A Fabulous Retreat! Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

A Fabulous Retreat! Part Two

ByEllen Lindner

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.

A Fabulous Retreat! Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog
Doris added some thread painting to her piece.

 

A Fabulous Retreat! Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog
Ruth Anne was working on doll faces.

 

A Fabulous Retreat! Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog
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.

A Fabulous Retreat! Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog
Joan showed us her self-portrait. The slightly sad expression is indicative of the hard year Joan has had.

 

A Fabulous Retreat! Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog
Anne made this from start to finish at the retreat!

 

A Fabulous Retreat! Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog
Peggy showed off a framed 3D floral piece. (Purple, of course.)

 

A Fabulous Retreat! Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog
Claudia is working on a triptych about a forest after a fire. Her quilt holders had a little fun raising and lowering her pieces.

 

A Fabulous Retreat! Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog
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!

A Fabulous Retreat! Ellen Lindner, AdventureQuilter.com/blog

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

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