Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Heading Out -- Again

The S'mores are holding their semiannual retreat this week. Seventeen of the twenty are expected to be there.  We have had a number of family crises within the group -- it will be great just to be together, hug, rest, and catch up with each other.

We might even get some sewing done!  I will be taking two projects that just need borders and backs.  I usually reserve this stage of a project for retreats where I have the advantage of large tables to lay out, measure, and pin.

True Blue
Elegant Garden














I also have a couple of projects that need a large design wall.  I may do no more than lay those out and pin the rows to be sewn at home.  My design wall at home is just a small flannel-back tablecloth, about 40" wide, which limits the size of what I can lay out at one time.

Mary's Triangles


And, finally, I'm going to start something new!  It's very modern and not my normal style, but I can't wait to get started on it.


I'll be linking up with Connie at Freemotion on the River for Linky Tuesday.  It's always fun to see the great projects other have completed or underway.

9 comments:

  1. Have fun - I'm so jealous!!!! You have some fun projects to work on - and they will be great finishes for you soon too :) Love the way your Mary's Triangles is shaping up - great use of color!

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    1. I'm about to finish MT today. Loving the way it's coming out.

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  2. Wow, you have many pretty W.I.P.'s!
    They will become stunning quilts!
    Esther

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    1. Thanks, Esther. I've finished True Blue--front and back--and Elegant Garden top. We're having a great time! Thanks for stopping by.

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  3. Enjoy your retreat Libby and have fun working on your quilts!

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    1. Thanks, Connie. We're having a great time, lots of beautiful quilts.

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  4. Wow - I love True Blue, both the colors and the pattern.

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    1. Thanks, Sally. It's black and cream batik. I love the graphic quality of it. The pattern is Miss Rosie's. I think I bought it as a separate pattern, but it's also in the Spice of Life Quilts book.

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  5. Your WIP's finished beautifully! Had a great time being your "tablemate", and I like your new project, too. Sharon

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