Clayton's Retreat Day 4

I did get some sewing time today and was able to put all the string blocks together.

And a bit more cross stitching....only 123 stitches.

The girls will be leaving earlyish in the morning, so I guess "normal routine" can start again.

Thanks for following along on my crazy Clayton's Journey.

Clayton's Retreat Day 3

Nothing much (sewing wise) happened today . . .I had other things that needed attention...

Nothing on the blocks . . .but the roses are coming along . . .

And I can add that it is 82% complete, thanks to the app that I use now.

Fingers crossed for tomorrow!!!

Claytons Retreat Continues

Normally, I can get a lot of sewing done when I am having a Claydon's Retreat....not so much this time....however, I am sewing whenever I can.

By the end of Monday, I had finished off the 16 blocks I needed and laid them out ready to join on Tuesday...fingers crossed....

Monday Night I cross stitched

I have had several chats with the girls at retreat so am keeping up with their progress too.
They had their Chinese last night, so tonight I might do the same.

Stupid/Silly things...keeps us going . . .LOL

And...I still haven't resolved the issue of my blog comments not getting to my emails, so if I don't reply to you....sorry . . . .nothing personal intended....and my replies look a bit weird.

When is a Retreat NOT a Retreat???

When it's a Claytons Retreat!

This is my second Claytons Retreat this year...one for Scrub Stritchin' and now - one for Glenrose Cottages with the SS group.

Life has thrown a curve ball and it has made a big splash and actually, it's not fun.   But this is my happy place, so I will put it all aside.

I had planned the following projects:

* String block top - make 19 more blocks and assemble top

* DV quilt top from some embroidered blocks we have

* Placemats for Meals on Wheels
* Village Green centre

* Scrap blocks for DV 

Sunday - while everyone was packing cars and travelling, I started on the string blocks.  I think I am a bit over halfway through making the blocks that I need.   

I will miss the company of the other ladies a lot.  And there is always a Chinese Take Away night, which I was really looking forward to....There are not a lot of Chinese eating places near me - lots of other Asian food....not much Chinese and Chinese is always best eaten when there is a group, so you can have a little bit of a few different things - like pizza and pastas!