Tuesday, March 8, 2011

cleaning, sewing, cooking

I am giddy with excitement!! 

10 tables and chairs are being delivered Thursday!

Imagine 8 fabulous quilters and fabulous women, 
hitting the scrap bins, making fabric fly, 
and creating sizzling ARTISTIC ENERGY ALL in this room!


I am cleaning, arranging, cooking and getting ready for 
8 of my pals to come this weekend for a sewing retreat!

Helen(no blog)
and myself are going to play and sew like there is no tomorrow!

I just rcvd this beautiful embroidered Apron from my best friend in MN for my birthday
 (I opened it early!  oopsie! I couldn't wait!)

... I'll be using this for all that cooking I'm doing! 


I'm finishing up some secret goodies for my guests...
here's a sneak peak of one of them for LeeAnn!  

We will be sewing and chatting, eating and going to see quilts and bits of NYC...

I'm ready for some serious GIRL SEWING TIME!

 I wish I could have you all over to play...
So let me know if you come to NYC... ;-)

I need a bit  of sugar to keep me going to stay FOCUSED.....  ;-)
Thanks Em for sending these thin mints!  They are my favorite!!

My thighs THANK YOU , Oh, so much!

Do you attend many sewing retreats?


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30 comments:

  1. Abby and StephanieMarch 8, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Food, friends, fun, fabric = fabulous!

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  2. Ann Marie @ 16 Muddy FeetMarch 8, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    What a wonderful wide open area. That is great that you will have a weekend of fun with a bunch of other women that like to do the same as you. Fun Fun Fun! By the way thin mints are my favorites too, straight out of the freezer!

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  3. Karen - Quilts...etc.March 8, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    sounds like fun - you must be moving the family out to make room for the retreat :)
    Karen
    http://karensquilting.com/blog/

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  4. Nifty QuiltsMarch 8, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Eeeee! I'm so excited!!! Your gift looks really beautiful. Can't wait to see the whole thing.

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  5. Susan @ Blackberry CreekMarch 8, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    My kind of weekend. Have a great time and take lots of pictures.

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  6. UnknownMarch 8, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    You bet I am giddy too!! Can't wait!! Lots of hugs!!

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  7. peawinkMarch 8, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    wow ... i am so jealous. all that space .. all those ladies and all that sewing :) you will have a blast! i'm off to check out their blogs now.

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  8. LisaMarch 8, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Oh have fun! What a wonderful weekend you have planned. Can't wait to see what all of you creative ladies do. Yes lots of pictures please!!!

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  9. sheila 77March 8, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Lucky eight ladies - what a lovely time they are going to have. Hope we see some of the beautiful pieces that are made.

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  10. mary eMarch 8, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    now that sounds like SEW MUCH FUN!!

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  11. bethMarch 8, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    take lots of pictures! Of course you will. Have fun!

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  12. ChrisMarch 8, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    "Sew Much Fun" indeed! Nothing better than sewing with your gal pals! gs cookies too? priceless! think I'll plan a retreat here! have a blast~

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  13. JodiMarch 8, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Have not attended one YET! Thinking about going on a quilting cruise with Bonnie Hunt (I like modern, though, and she may be too traditional for my tastes) Have enough fun for all of us at your retreat!!!!

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  14. CathyMarch 8, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    My quilters envy is showing. Sounds like you are going to have a very quilty time. Hugs

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  15. SharonMarch 8, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Sounds like a great time in the making. I've never done a retreat, but this spring I'm doing 2 days with Gwen Marston. Retreat in Manhattan, what could be better!

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  16. CharlottePMarch 8, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Have a fun day (you will!!)I get so much more done on a retreat day...eat more too! And please can you tell me how the pretty woman with long hair (top picture!) came up with the name Bumble Beans...I've always wondered!

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  17. Victoria Findlay WolfeMarch 8, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    hahaha! That is not ME in that photo...(how weird would that be!)

    NO, it's a photograph my artist, Thomas Ruff...

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  18. MarleneMarch 8, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Lots of fun and laughter to be had-besides the sewing of course.
    Have a great weekend..

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  19. CharMarch 8, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Sounds wonderful. Have fun! I'll be green with envy.

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  20. Quinta da QuilterMarch 8, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    I want to play too!! But there is this big pond in the way - oh yea it is called the Atlanitc!

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  21. Riel NasonMarch 8, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Oh wow your guest list is FAB! You need a webcam with a live feed of you ladies working fabric magic so we can all join in. LOL. Have a great time!!!

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  22. Sandy PanagosMarch 8, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    That is so great! Have a blast, you guys!

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  23. em's scrapbagMarch 8, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Have a fabulous time! So glad I will be attending a quilt retreat with friends this weekend or I would be terribly jealous!

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  24. JanetMarch 8, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    You're going to have the best time with some very talented people. I love the quilting on your sneak peek. I do retreat once a year for a weekend, not nearly enough.

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  25. 9patchnurseMarch 8, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    I love retreats! My guild has one twice a year. After I went to my first one, I haven't missed a single one. The next is in 3 weeks, yay! After 3 days of sewing, laughing, eating,laughing, and then laughing more, we are going to NYC on the 28th to see the red and white quilts. It would be wonderful to meet you there! Have a great time with your friends, I can't wait to see what you make.

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  26. ChristineMarch 8, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Oh..I can't wait to see pictures. You gals are going to have a blast this weekend!

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  27. YankeeQuilterMarch 8, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Enjoy...retreats are just the best...maybe not the most productive (I do way too much talking and eating and never enough sewing!)

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  28. KimMarch 8, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Victoria I really enjoyed the interview with Pat, you are a natural. You quickly got the flow of her questions and it went beautifully...I hope you let everyone know that it is still there to listen to if they missed the live broadcast.

    I'm busy packing for the retreat :0) ...whoohooo :0) see ya Friday.

    Happy Sewing

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  29. MegoMarch 8, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    I am jealous beyond belief. I hope you guys have a WONDERFUL, CREATIVE, SUPERFRAGILICIOUS time! And we are waiting for FABULOUS pictures. Have FUN!!!

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  30. Tonya RicucciMarch 9, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    jealous jealous jealous. you guys will have such a blast. happy early birthday!!!!

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