Returned from the Retreat at Omaha with my fellow stitching sister. It is as always ,a wonderful exploring experience and great time networking with many others with similar passions.Many shared some of their completed work and technique with each other. In the above pictures is some of the awesome work being done.
Each day was filled with classes from a Textile artist whom we choose. They all were so gifted and so very giving to share tips and ideas to help us develop our talents.
My chosen class was Lisa Caryl, Mary Anne Griffin, and lastly Jay Rich. It really was hard to pick, which one, as there were great interesting classes each day of different categories.
I learned how to make a crazy quilt covered box with special added embellishments with Lisa.
A day of many , many fun embellishments from Mary Anne, and lastly Resist fabric dyeing from Jay. Our evening were filled activities as well. A prom dress swap designed by Mona and Kate and buddies. Everyone brings a prom dress and lays out on many tables and everyone cuts away at pieces of fabric they would love to have in our stashes. Also a fiber exchange is done, with everyone share a fiber with all the attendees. so our tote bags went this night with many wonderful treasures.
One evening was spent with many other artist, giving mini classes of quickly learned techiques.
Another evening was spent with the big silent and live auction. Many great blocks made into quilts and other projects along with supplies were available. These came from around the world and sent to Kate and Mona, who placed them lovely into small quilts for the auction. These two wonderful ladies along with all those who contributed helped raise, Much funds for breast cancer research. We also had special items auctioned for and from Dee of Holland. We sadly lost her to breast cancer, last August, after attending the retreat in Omaha.
You were deeply missed Dee.
My blessings also to Nancy Kirk for this wonderful joyful retreat. She always put so much work into making it a success. We all looked, so forward to sharing and enjoying each year. Nancy announced, she is stepping down from organizing but, there were so many happy to volunteer, to take over the Retreat. It will continue!!! Many plans are already in place.
I did meet many new and old friends and enjoyed my time sharing with them all.
Best of all sharing with my {sil} Barb. It has become a special time for us to share our passion and sisterhood together.
3 comments:
It sounds as if and looks as if you had a good time and saw some great stuff. I'm looking forward to your "show and tell" tomorrow when you come to my house.
See you.
Glad to see you arrived home safely. We did also except my plane was a little late but not bad compared to last year when they cancelled it out completely and I Had to fly to Milwaukee and my husband had to drive up late Sunday night to get me. About 70 miles from our home.
I was exhausted for the first few days but feel fine now.
I hope to get something on my blog tonight or tomorrow.
Hugs
FredaB
Well said and I agree with it all. Had a great time. Spent so much time making blocks and looking forward to the retreat can't believe it has come and gone by so fast. I would say this year was the best! Barb
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