Finally finding time to post about this year's retreat! The day was a wonderful time of sewing, chatting and of course eating.
It's always so much fun to see what everyone else is working on, different types of quilting and other sewing. Here are a couple of the projects we worked on:
During the day we had a couple of fun games, like the Fat Quarter Toss. We each took turns picking a fq, then attempting to toss it into a basket. If successful, the tosser got to keep the fq, if not, they joined the end of the line.
We had a great response from sponsors who donating everything from fabric bundles to notions to candy! And every one of our sponsors this year was Canadian -
follow this link to see a list of all the shops and businesses that helped us put on this year's retreat. Thank you so much to all our wonderful sponsors:
A couple of the lovely doorprizes that were donated:
Friends stitching together. In the background can be seen some of the beautiful previously finished quilts, pillows, table runners and other items people brought to share.
The quilts we made together for charity from last year's blocks were displayed as well.
Suzanne and I put them together this year, with layout help from
Jess.
A few of the attendees also generously donated quilts and crocheted blankets they had made during the year, so we have a nice bundle to bring to the Pregnancy Care Centre again this year!
Some of the very cute blankets and quilts that were donated.
This year's charity block was a cross on a white background. Should be fun to see how they all come together!
