Hi ho...hi ho...it's off to retreat I go!! Four days of sewing fun with my daughters and friends. It does not get better than that.I am not well-known for a lot of advance planning when I travel. Being pretty low fuss, I am not terribly bothered by throwing everything in the suitcase the night before. It seems if I start much earlier, I over-pack and over-fret.
However, when I considered this sewing retreat, I followed the advice of some very wise retreaters and did my cutting ahead and started the stacks of projects to pack. I set them on a bench and just put them in a suitcase. I was SURE that I had not over-packed and that I am absolutely going to get everything done this time. Imagine my shock when I realized that AGAIN, I have filled an over-sized suitcase with projects. I can ease my angst that some of this over-packing has batting in it.
We'll see how this trip goes. I will post pictures of what I actually work on. I consider a retreat successful not when I finish everything but that I TOUCH everything. Some projects just need to be caressed and appreciated....and that might be enough for some of these beloved friends.
The precious applique piece you see in my suitcase is one of my favorite little patterns from The Country Quilter. I have pulled together bundles of fabric for this adorable little quilt that I have loved for more than ten years. I have saved this fun pattern that long for JUST THE RIGHT FABRIC. Now to let the little planes SOAR!
All the Best to You, jill
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Enjoy your retreat. What a gift to give yourself every now and then. Going on retreat... I always ask myself why I said I would. That's when it feels like I'm packing my whole sewing room, to say nothing of clothing. But once there, I'm so content and happy. Have fun. Looking forward to your project.
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