I keep a "Retreat Book" - I head each page with the venue and dates and list what I plan to work on (tick it off when done), and include other notes, such as who went and for one retreat - who was in which cabin.
The book was nearly full - not enough pages for the planned retreats for 2027 - so I selected this Journal that Deb had made and gifted to us at Sunday Stitchers last Christmas.
It is very pretty and will keep me going for a few years....
My plan included:
My plan included:
- DV Baby Quilt
- Baby Quilt for Alana
- 28 Square in a Square blocks for Flower Pop
- Squares for the centre panel for Village Green
- Placemats - if I got to them
I am happy to say I got it all done except the placemats, so I spent some of my free time making large scrappy blocks for a DV quilt - it takes me a while to get my head around the "randomness" and the "just hack it" as De suggests.
Anyway - I got 4 done and brought home a fair stash of fabric pieces to make some more...
Anyway - I got 4 done and brought home a fair stash of fabric pieces to make some more...
28 Square in a Square blocks
As always, a fun time was had, much chatting, some snacking and a glass or two!!!
Not too long til the next retreat!
Great work Susan - love those greens. And a great time had by all! xx
ReplyDeleteYou accomplished a lot during your first retreat of the year. I like the idea of the book and the records you keep.
ReplyDeleteYou did very well on your first retreat.
ReplyDeleteYay for retreats... I like the idea of keeping a retreat journal.... fun to look back on
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You were very productive. How good are you to keep a record of your retreats. I look forward to hearing about them during the year.
ReplyDeleteSo many great projects Susan.
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