The 7 of us lucky enough to make it to the meeting last night had a good time visiting and doing show and tell. Gail had 2 large plastic bags full of Llama fleece she was given while she was in WA. It will look really nice once she gets in spun. Lois was working on a really pretty shawl using I think Noro yarn and she had a beautiful quilt top that her cousin made for her which Gail will be quilting. Unfortunately I didn't have my camera with me so I don't have pictures of those items to post. I was working on some socks. For those who asked what the yarn was it is called Frolicking Feet made by Done Roving. I purchased it at A Good Yarn Shop in Port Orchard, WA when I was up there in May. It can also be found on line. I took this picture this morning.
Those who wish to make blocks during the retreat need to bring their sewing machines, rotary cutters, cutting mats, rulers, the usual sewing supplies and some material. We'll also need an iron and ironing board which I will bring. I will have my cutting mat and rotary cutter there in case someone needs to use them. For your materials you may want to bring and light or two and whatever you want to use for your darks. You can bring an assortment of quarter yard pieces which will give you a scrappy look or half yard to a yard of one color. What I thought I would do is to show you a few different blocks that use the same units to create the blocks, but their placement is what makes the different blocks. They will be simple to make so don't worry yourselves silly ahead of time. The object is to have a good time and give you a foundation in case you wish to continue and make a quilt. You might want to bring paper and pencil for notes so you can remember things later. Also I don't know which building we are going to be using, but you may need to bring tables to sew on and maybe extension cords and or power strips so you can plug in. If anyone knows for sure could you let me know what if any of that we will need, See you there.
