Virtual Retreat 2016

[Ladywingnut]

Getting there - here is our freshened lounge with the curtains up

And here is a better picture of the stained glass

Finally, my 'organised' stash of quilting cottons, nearly all fq's but about 1/2 dozen of 1/2 m and similar of 1m pieces in the two boxes to the left and hand dyes, jelly rolls, charms, and a bundle of new shirting fabrics scraps in the left hand box

[Ladywingnut]

Very nice! Love those widows, & the rich burgundy colors!

[Scoopie]

Rosemary, surely that is not ALL of your quilting stash? Or, do you only buy fabric for a project when you are about to start that project. I have bin after bin after bin of fabrics. But, I have to admit, some are so darned old (from over 20 years ago) that I really don't need to take up precious space with them. I need to just donate them. I am WAY beyond calico prints, and cheaper cottons!

Anyway, your lounge is shaping up. Wonderful color palette. Is that wine on the floor? I'll come over for a glass or two!

Geneva, your bed runner would go nicely in Rosemary's refreshed lounge! Same color palette. Really looking forward to seeing the completed bedroom. I admire the fact that you take time away from quilts, to decorate. I'm still working on (or NOT working on) my day bed area of my sewing "studio." It may never get completed. I just get too distracted.

Dawn

[Scoopie]

Loving all the photos, ladies! Rosemary, your lounge is absolutely beautiful! I am contemplating a similar colored yellow for my walls, although my husband is not on board, and seems we'll end up with a cool blue instead. That is also fine, as long as I get a warm color in the dining room. I do love blues, and the room does need a good neutral-ish color.

I've almost got all the blocks finished for my son's graduation quilt/the infinity quilt. I have one row of light blue to finish assembling (so far just turning the squares into blocks, then will let it be on the design wall a bit to see if anything needs rearranged), and then need to cut the pieces for the 7 squares that are made of 4 triangles each instead of HSTs. It's looking very nice so far, son loves it, and of course after this part is the border.....Hopefully today I can get finished the last bits for the top (not the borders, just the middle) and then must do my row for Feb and probably March (sorry guys!)...although, if I do my Feb row today and mail tomorrow then I won't technically be late....hmmm.

As far as entering shows, I entered our county fair last year, and am contemplating making something for the challenge theme for HMQS (non-juried) just to see what feedback it gets. That deadline, though, is fast approaching, and other than an idea, I've not started yet....my "show quilt" that I've had the idea of since I first started quilting will probably be next year.......

anyway, no picture yet, but once I get the rest of the blocks I'll post a pic of the graduation/infinity quilt for you guys

[Scoopie]

Love the windows Rosemary, and the whole lounge
Geneva the bed runner is great, thanks for the pictures!
I'm not brave enough to enter anything in a quilt show :blink: maybe some day...

Dorothy

[Scoopie]

No Dawn, it is not all of my stash for quilting, but possibly about half of it. I have only been quilting proper since Izzy was born (it was that or beading, but I though patchwork would be more baby friendly than beading :P ) and the first 6 years or so was very slow on stash accumulation. However there is also my dressmaking fabric stash, old clothes for conversion to quilts stash, and a furnishing fabric samples stash (I used to work for a furnishing fabric company and got lots of discontinued samples approx. 2'sq)

Unfortunately those boxes are all empty :whistle: , but they did have books in them.

[genevacarroll]

Rosemary, your lounge looks so nice. I really love those windows. They are very special. And let me know when Dawn is coming over for a glass of wine. I'll hitch a ride with her! B) Your stash sounds very interesting. I do like how beautiful your bins of folded fabrics look. Love the color!

Heather, can't wait to see your son's graduation quilt. I know it will be a beauty!

geneva

[genevacarroll]

Fabulous windows and organized stash too Rosemary!
Barb :-)

[Ladywingnut]

I'll hitch a ride too! Nothing like a glass of wine or 2 while discussing quilts and fabric!
Anne

[genevacarroll]

Well, I am done! The quick, easy bedroom do over is finally done. Whew! And guess what I love it! I've finally got all the pieces and parts of the bedroom (except for the exercise bike :angry: ) looking coordinated. I'm so glad to be done.

Here are two views.









I will go on Amazon right now to find a dust ruffle to finish the look.

This was a lot more work than I expected but I learned a lot.

geneva

[idaho]

Hey ! Sounds like a virtual party at Rosemary's !!....I'll bring some cheeze and crackers !! :woohoo: :silly:

[idaho]

Awesome Geneva!!
Barb :-)

[lotti]

And then we can drop in at Geneva's right next door...
Fabulous ladies, two finished makeovers, two parties and as they're virtual we can mix and mingle at both... Extra wine and munchies on the way
:silly: :woohoo: :silly: :woohoo: :silly:

[Ladywingnut]

Well, as long as it's a party, I prefer vodka, no carbs don't you know!
Anne

[lotti]

so this one's all yours, anne, enjoy!