Retreat Quilters - Final Tour

Joyce is modeling her beautiful framed flowers. Each block introduced us to a new scene in her garden.

Ann's applique project of hearts and vines was beautifully done. Notice the heavy duty freezer paper she is using -- ummmm -- might need to try this.

What do you think of Luci's block? Guess what - it is the back! Can you imagine something more perfect, look below at the front. Luci is using a pattern called Eagle Creek designed by Patricia Cox.

Mary's machine embroidered blocks from the Jewels in Chocolate pattern by Sarah Vedeler Designs was outstanding. I only wish the camera could have captured the amazing work.

Sorry to say, this was the last of my tour of the Stone Creek Lodge during one of many scheduled retreats. A special thank you to Sharon for allowing us to visit her lodge and put this on my wish list of places to run away to.

Early this morning, I came across Lizziebeth's blog post of her adventures at the Lodge, so hop on over if you want to see more talented quilters having fun on a retreat.

Retreat Quilters, Part 3 -- Antique Quilts

Pearl brought this antique quilt her husband received from his Great Aunt. The quilt, c.1930's was from the pattern "Harrow"???? I researched the pattern and could not find anything, so I may have wrote down the wrong name. The quilt was absolutely beautiful -- perfectly stitched.

Carolyn's story of the Dutch Dolls just tugged at my heart. Back in the mid 1930's, her mom made four of the Dutch Doll Blocks and ended up giving them away. Fast forward, Carolyn came into possession of 29 Dutch Doll Blocks which she has finished into this quilt, four of them her mothers. Carolyn is not sure which ones are her mom's, but just knowing they are part of her quilt must be comforting.

As much as I like sharing my own quilts, this little adventure was such a treat. I loved gathering the stories from each of the quilters and taking the pictures of their prized possessions. Stay tuned, Part 4 coming soon.