Well everyone I am away on retreat again. This time is a bit quieter than the last as we have only 18 ladies. We were able to get here from 11am on Thursday so that’s when I arrived. An early start to get sewing. This was the view from where I was sitting and sewing.
Great progress has been made. My first project was a chair cushion with pockets. Others have said they don’t use their pockets but I will. I wanted somewhere to put the things you don’t need on your table but still use. I was give the old curtain samples from work so used one of them. I had an old piece of foam saved for about 3 years and it was time I used it. It’s all in one piece with a pocket on each side. The pockets have elastic at the top to hold it better.
Next I started on a project bag come ruler bag. I wanted to make a project bag/pouch but wanted it to store my quilting rulers. I wanted it double sided but also need a pocket for my 12” cross hair ruler. Thinking cap on. Okay, now to work out how. So I played, thought cut, pulled out and sewed again. Then off to bed.
I got up as my usual self. Then breakfast but stayed in my pyjamas. (Normal for me). Now to sew again. Well it took far longer than I thought. I did get it worked out and finished. The final piece had a few rough patches but overall it is great. It could have been a bit bigger but my rulers just fit in. The best part of all they are all in one place.
2 pockets on each side and one in the middle
After dinner with a glass of red
next on the agenda was to finish a quilt for an Aussie Hero. All I had to do was to put the word TRIATHLON on it and blanket stitch. Completed.
Still not dressed but now ready for bed I planned my next project A fiddle cloth for display at our quilt show.
I am up, dressed and first in line for breakfast.
See I can do it. Just need to keep everyone guessing. Can’t be too predictable.
14 comments:
very nifty ruler bag.
always keep them guessing Jo lol
Fab ruler bag. Spending the day sewing, in pj's, is the best. Enjoy the rest of your retreat.
Lucky you, another retreat. Have fun!
My local group has just about given up on retreats as we can't find affordable venues that are big enough and are within travelling distance.
Great ruler bag Jo and I love the idea of the chair cushion. Nothing better than a retreat is there!! Good to see you are keeping the ladies guessing.
Jo, I have not been to a retreat since January of 2020. I am so jealous! But glad you are able to go and have fun.
You worked out the details on the bag very well. Looks really handy.
Breakfast looks good, and you look ready to tackle anything. But I'll admit that there are days I stay in my jammies from morn til night.
My goodness, you even look awake at breakfast. Everyone would have been surprised. LOL. They are great practical projects that you worked on. Perfect, as you go to so many retreats and stitching days.
Looks like you are enjoying the retreat, even the early start. Great wee bag and a great cushion idea too.
Retreats are meant to be fun - so just do what you want...I'm sure the chair cushion will be well used.. (A friend of mine made one for our monthly meetings - then they changed the chairs - fortunately, the old ones are back as the cushion didnt fot the new ones.)
Enjoy the rest of it!
Nothing wrong with a PJ day. Looks like you got a lot done. I miss retreats.
The lake is looking lovely!
You obviously kept very busy. Great value from your retreat.
A very productive time Jo, and another retreat!! And first for breakfast!! Amazing.
great job on the bag....necessity is always the mother of invention!
You are quite the retreat gal! I love your window view and your cushion with pockets. I think it is a great idea! Your project/tools bag with see through pockets will get lots of use.
Gorgeous view....... Still in shock you were first for breaky and dressed..... Sounds like you did great with retreat projects....
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