tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post6979724072807564956..comments2024-03-10T16:56:30.547-05:00Comments on Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber: Riley Blake's Fabric Festfantasktichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15138346415565049466noreply@blogger.comBlogger384125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-54790103495629346502013-05-04T21:56:16.720-05:002013-05-04T21:56:16.720-05:00I have only been to a one day retreat and it was a...I have only been to a one day retreat and it was a great experience! The best part was meeting new people and enjoying each others creativity and humor! I was filled with fun and laughter!Debbie Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00027594558125234817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-84813938394319019562013-05-04T18:23:30.129-05:002013-05-04T18:23:30.129-05:00Several years I attended Quilt Camp in the Pines i...Several years I attended Quilt Camp in the Pines in Flagstaff, AZ. It was a great get together even though it usually rained a lot at that time of year!<br />thanksLinda E in NMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08277899483441687088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-65372515581785038392013-05-03T12:44:21.429-05:002013-05-03T12:44:21.429-05:00I've never attended a quilting retreat - I hop...I've never attended a quilting retreat - I hope to (soon) someday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-62412748050546991362013-05-03T00:32:07.088-05:002013-05-03T00:32:07.088-05:00I have never been to a fabric retreat, but I had p...I have never been to a fabric retreat, but I had plenty of fun teaching my step-daughter to quilt when she was young. I really need these solids. Pretty please, pick me. Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05293544374349342764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-31628064518175153822013-05-02T22:18:21.579-05:002013-05-02T22:18:21.579-05:00I have never been to a retreat, but I hope to atte...I have never been to a retreat, but I hope to attend one someday. Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15191018277620635081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-63765453218658028332013-05-02T18:29:53.194-05:002013-05-02T18:29:53.194-05:00I don't get it...the post says the contest clo...I don't get it...the post says the contest closes on May 4th (which is Saturday), yet you say thanks for playing and announce the winners??????Susan Entwistlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12637371699937967807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-53941878223808550122013-05-02T13:03:41.597-05:002013-05-02T13:03:41.597-05:00I love quilting retreats. All the friends that yo...I love quilting retreats. All the friends that you make and the they are so much fun.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07115860412017617122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-55330366698261016892013-05-02T12:01:20.398-05:002013-05-02T12:01:20.398-05:00I have never attended a quilt retreat and have no ...I have never attended a quilt retreat and have no quilty friends local either. I would love to be able to have some like minded people to quilt with someday. :)Carla Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09689496049007179643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-31870239680732543222013-05-02T09:57:31.578-05:002013-05-02T09:57:31.578-05:00I have never had the opportunity to go to a quilti...I have never had the opportunity to go to a quilting retreat. The closest I've gotten is quilting to midnight on a mystery block quilt. I hope to get a chance in the future.<br />Barb@WitsendBarb and Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10516842875917565794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-81125499897821764912013-05-02T07:02:04.058-05:002013-05-02T07:02:04.058-05:00My favorite was an AHA moment at a dyeing retreat ...My favorite was an AHA moment at a dyeing retreat when I learned about tray dyeing. We learned a lot of different techniques on a long weekend, but that was a real winner for me. That dark stack of fabrics are really beautiful. I live in Germany, but visit family often in the USA, so, I have an address in the USA.kwkaiser2https://www.blogger.com/profile/04487486384140379520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-77522522995058166182013-05-01T15:51:35.420-05:002013-05-01T15:51:35.420-05:00I've never been on a quilting retreat but its ...I've never been on a quilting retreat but its def on my bucket list!Stephanie C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09598087133757902061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-55920625230615439892013-05-01T09:15:59.350-05:002013-05-01T09:15:59.350-05:00My favorite retreat was making one of my very firs...My favorite retreat was making one of my very first quilts for my first son, CJ. I was pregnant with him at the time and it was a great learning experience plus all the quilting ladies gave me lots of advice as a first time mom.Stephanier55https://www.blogger.com/profile/10094540867353195365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-72353468436316083752013-05-01T08:35:44.636-05:002013-05-01T08:35:44.636-05:00My once in a lifetime sewing dream trip was organi...My once in a lifetime sewing dream trip was organized by our local fabric store to the garment district of New York City. The shop owner had a personal buyer in NYC, so we got to go into fabric stores not open to the general public. Truly fascinating and inspiring. (PS Just returned from Utah - one of my favorite places.)Mary Ann Rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-81002124337997752692013-04-30T20:58:19.853-05:002013-04-30T20:58:19.853-05:00I have never had a chance to attend a retreat...bu...I have never had a chance to attend a retreat...but do have fun memories of my grandma teaching me to sew when I was younger!<br /><br />Hoping to pass the tradition down to my own daughters...then maybe when they are older, we can have our own retreat!<br /><br />Thanks for a chance to win!<br />Julie<br />Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16058241355491749666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-35792727678333984612013-04-30T15:48:45.896-05:002013-04-30T15:48:45.896-05:00Back in July 2008 my son and I particiated in the ...Back in July 2008 my son and I particiated in the Southern California Association of Quilt Shop Owners "Quilter's Run".<br /><br />I'm in a wheelchair and don't drive so I was thrilled when my son, Jeff, volunteered to be my buddy for this "Quilter's Run".<br /><br />We had so much fun and were able to visit all 39 shops. We were so proud.<br /><br />Best time ever!Cheryl Greenleafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12859001785780021955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-78728326753610555902013-04-30T14:58:39.156-05:002013-04-30T14:58:39.156-05:00A retreat is still on my bucket list of things to ...A retreat is still on my bucket list of things to do. But I love the RARE occasion when I can sit and sew all day... you can accomplish so much! Both bundles are so beautiful!Sarinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00786213652638121149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-74188848658155246082013-04-30T10:58:11.773-05:002013-04-30T10:58:11.773-05:00I've never been on a quilting retreat. However...I've never been on a quilting retreat. However I'm sure looking forward to one someday.Deb Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11649812232278321332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-29675748381068355372013-04-30T06:42:55.582-05:002013-04-30T06:42:55.582-05:00hallo, I've attended for the first time (certa...hallo, I've attended for the first time (certainly not the last) a quilt retreat last march in Blankenberge at the Belgium coast,<br />Can you imagine that we never had time to go for a walk nearby the seaside altough it was only a few steps away!<br />thanks for the chance, <br />lecluysekatelijn@hotmail.com<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-8443380200838499652013-04-30T02:15:06.816-05:002013-04-30T02:15:06.816-05:00I love going to Quilt Colorado every other year fo...I love going to Quilt Colorado every other year for fabulous classes from wonderful instructors. I always learn lots & lots & have great fun with my friends as well. I'd certainly love to win these solids--what fun they'd be! Judy @ CQC Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15249589297685356924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-14176126211053237822013-04-30T00:38:16.856-05:002013-04-30T00:38:16.856-05:00I'm a beginner, and I've never been to a r...I'm a beginner, and I've never been to a retreat, but it sounds delightful.Schatzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153662101677194392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-24116822931199665152013-04-29T22:31:14.240-05:002013-04-29T22:31:14.240-05:00I have never been to a retreat, although I would l...I have never been to a retreat, although I would love to someday. I have spent an entire Saturday with my quilt group, sewing for a particular charity, and have enjoyed the company, the laughs, the "snacks", and the fun of quilting together for a cause.Billy'sgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02101962220081424699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-79629127776934594892013-04-29T19:46:36.724-05:002013-04-29T19:46:36.724-05:00I have never attended a retreat! I am retiring lat...I have never attended a retreat! I am retiring later this year and plan to attend one this fall - can't wait!!carolannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14798163594433749622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-66841512556731453942013-04-29T18:47:00.773-05:002013-04-29T18:47:00.773-05:00Sewing/quilting retreat? How about all those inten...Sewing/quilting retreat? How about all those intense tutorials at the sewing machine when I was 11, and making my first garments - a plaid, pleated skirt and blouse. Mom thought the best way to learn was to jump in at the deep end, and immediately embrace the hard stuff. She taught me to drive the same way: right through downtown Dayton, Ohio at noon on my first time behind the wheel, and with a stick shift, no less. Jeepers.Mary in Tennesseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02905865000519495299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-23476985357843966272013-04-29T18:45:12.883-05:002013-04-29T18:45:12.883-05:00Last year I attended a retreat in Santa Barbara wi...Last year I attended a retreat in Santa Barbara with Freddy Moran and Gwen Marston. We had a blast! I love Gwen's jokes!! It was held in a hotel on the oceanfront in Ventura. We had a great top floor view of the ocean! Great creativity happened there!!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10357656744311124649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7508857823676162312.post-3010156503456663082013-04-29T17:43:19.336-05:002013-04-29T17:43:19.336-05:00I've yet to attend a retreat - doing so would ...I've yet to attend a retreat - doing so would require me to travel abroad and unfortunately that's not on the cards for another few years. Sooner rather than later I hope.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05720108165449491078noreply@blogger.com