10 ladies managed to escape normal household activities to join in three days of full-time sewing. It was very productive. But it could possibly have been even more productive if someone hadn't decided we should all work on a little project for one day. Di suggested she could show us how to make a Bali Bag and we all thought that would be a wonderful idea, not realising what is involved in making a Bali Bag and that it might take just a little longer than one day to complete. Still, all who attempted the bag were happy with what they achieved and other discussions and hints, especially about putting in zips, were also mastered. What a fun three days!
The Blogsperson was far too busy sewing to organise a photographical diary of events, but here are a few photos taken on the last day. (Sorry that photos of Anne and Lesley and Di sewing frantically were omitted.)
The first time Brenda hung this quilt up, small errors in placement were noticed and Brenda made good use of her quickunpick. But the next time it was hung, it was perfect. Brenda then worked on her 1700 one inch squares project.
Cheryl was taking instruction from Di on a new method of making bag handles. Yes, Cheryl was one of the first to finish her bag despite having to miss an afternoon because she had to work.
Cathy was determined not to unpick her bag - but did a few times anyway. (And we won't mention her method of sewing on the handles!) Hers was the most colourful Bali Bag.
Helen was a bit behind after making enough cording for a ginormous bag and then playing a morning of bridge as well.
Marilyn knocked up a little scrap strip quilt first and had her grandson call in to visit and take it home with him. She then learnt from all the mistakes the rest of us had made, and sewed a little basket from the rope coils (At the end of the table.) But she is still sewing strips together to cut triangles out for her hexagon quilt.
Vera was working so fast, her photo isn't even in focus. (Sorry Vera.) Vera made the most unusual sewing project ever - a cushion to fill a hole in the car so the dog can sit up in the front seat. Then she sewed her strips from a very pretty purple jelly roll.
When Cathy met a lady who found out she belonged to a quilting group, she offered to donate a quilt she's had sitting in the cupboard for 12 years that she had never finished quilting. Liz was kindly volunteered to finish hand quilting it. It has very thick wadding and a very heavy backing and Liz has already managed to bend three needles. (But secretly she is enjoying the quilting!)
Cheryl brought out her Monica Poole blocks for advice. (We think she wanted advice. She got some anyway.) Cheryl has hand blanket stitch appliqued the elephant, but it took so long, she is thinking of doing the smaller blocks by machine.
And a most appropriate post script to the mini retreat. Yes, we all did it - repeatedly.
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