This morning, a friend attending the JK Quilts spring retreat in Boise, Idaho texted pictures of the daily projects and swag she’d received so far. I’d opted not to attend this year, largely due to travel costs and the purchase of my Elna 782. Besides, family, therapy dog and quilt show commitments meant my travel wings were already clipped through mid-June (possibly longer).
Last night, I left our monthly book club meeting a tad envious after hearing the exciting travel plans shared by several members in the group. My husband reminded me that once our current season passes, we’ll be able to travel again. After his visit to MD Anderson in two weeks, we’ll know what’s ahead and can plan accordingly.
I knew I’d have the weekend to myself as my husband will be at a TR conference in Jacksonville. Once I saw the daily project pictures and found the supplies for one already in my stash, I decided to host my own mini quilt retreat.
Mini-Retreat Project:
Little Flag mini-quilt from Ten Sisters Handicraft
I actually have a package of the grid panels in the correct size in my stash! Carmen Geddes taught a class at Mountain QuiltFest a couple of years ago that was a lot of fun. My fall-themed wall hanging turned out absolutely adorable! The flag pattern is a free download from their website.
Projects to complete:
(1) Add borders to M50 Luau quilt.
(2) Spray baste Gingham quilt for grid design with walking foot.
“Potential” excursions for Sunday afternoon:
Sew Senoia or Stitched to buy backing fabric for M50 Luau quilt.
Happy retreating!
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