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Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Back from Tamborine Retreat.

I'm not sure where time has gone but I am finally able to post a few photos from my camp on the weekend. It was a new venue this time and the facilities and food were both great. I'm sure I have come home much heavier than I went. The company as always was wonderful and besides all the talking, laughing and very late nights I did get a bit done. Some secret sewing which I can't show yet, my finished Authentic quilt and blocks for my QAL. This was my sewing space.

Here is a photo of my Authentic quilt with the binding on at last.
I also managed to finish 3 more blocks of my Aiming for Accuracy QAL. Still have blocks 9 and 10 to do.

Block 6

Block 7

Block 8
These blocks are turning out quite well and hopefully when put together will make a lovely quilt. I have quite a few photos to share but have to sort them out. My computer has been quite slow since I returned which hasn't helped.
This is my place mat for the challenge at retreat.

The thread catcher was a little gift given to us on the first day. 

Name badge. The theme of the camp Embroidery and Applique. Colour blue.

Thank you to everyone who left a lovely comment on my last post. I can assure you I did have the most wonderful time although I think I may take a few days to recover. I have started trying to catch up on a few blog posts but still have lots more to read so may take a while.
Also I am getting ready for my grandson Jake to stay with us for a week while his Dad goes fishing.  Never a dull moment in this household.
Well must go for now.  Hopefully back soon with a few more photos.

11 comments:

  1. Sounds like a really successful retreat!

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  2. Love your Authentic quilt and you made some good headway on the A4A quilt blocks...
    Hugz

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  3. You made good progress...and if you had a ball as well - well that's the icing on the cake..

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  4. Looks like you were able to get a lot done. Will have to hear about the venue later.

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  5. i can see you had a wonderful time Noela and love all your projects you sure was busy,have fun with Jake.xx

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  6. My goodness, you achieved so much on your retreat! xx

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  7. Oh it all looks wonderful Noela! So glad to read that you had such a great time...

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  8. Sounds like a wonderful time away and all your projects look beautiful. The quilt is gorgeous, hugs wendy

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  9. You were a very busy little bee Noela. Lots of lovely sewing.

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  10. You got lots done Noela - love your blocks

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  11. Oh you've been busy! Love your blocks!

    Hugs,
    Tatyana

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