- Scrappy Trip-Along - This is a priority. If I don't come home with this quilt top finished, I'll be sorely disappointed. The backing hasn't arrived yet, due to an unfortunate incident where I had it in my cart and never clicked 'Order.' So I don't feel pressured to quilt it quite yet, but a finished top would be nice.
- Hubby's Christmas Stocking - Another project I really want done. Hsts are pieced, so hopefully this won't take too long.
- Binding Modern Cross quilt - It's a big one! I doubt I'll get it finished, as I plan to be mostly machine sewing, but hopefully I'll get started.
- x and + blocks for xand+along - I'm mid-way through cutting out about 25 blocks, so I've packed a 'scrap bag' so I can get going on these.
- Mod Angles Cushion - Back when I wrote the tutorial for the first cushion, I had actually made practice blocks first. And they are too cool to waste, so another cushion is in order.
- Emerald placemats - I'm mulling over combining two projects - my desire for some placemats for our dining table + the Pantone 2013:Emerald Quilt Challenge. So we'll see if I'm inspired.
- Noodlehead's Open-wide Zip Pouch - Sometime this weekend, we're all going to make this pouch together. I'm bringing some of the Etsuko Furuya Echino Insects I picked up recently. Insects aren't normally my first choice in fabrics, but I really like this one! ha
- Sweet Heart Wristlet - Saw this on Sew, Mama, Sew this week, and just would like to try it. With Valentine's Day next week, the timing's perfect. (And it's little!)
- Pink Penguin's Patchwork Pouch - This is another pouch I've been wanting to try. In fact it was on last year's retreat list and it never got done. Now I'm thinking it would be a perfect gift for a young friend's birthday, so I've got good incentive.
See? Told you I over-packed projects! Guess I better go pack some clothes!
Have a really nice trip and enjoy :) your list looks super exciting.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a great time. This list is long but each is a great project for a retreat. I hope you get lots done but that you also visit and have fun.
ReplyDeletethat's a lot of projects! you will do good to get part of it done :)
ReplyDeleteOoooh, I've made Annas open wide! It's awesome! It was my very first zipPer.....and guess who doesn't have a zipper foot? I used my FMQ foot, but getting a zipper foot the next time I get to the Husqvarna store!
ReplyDeleteThe projects on your list are cute!
Have a fun, productive time (emphasis on fun :) )!
ReplyDeleteOh have fun, it certainly sounds like you will!
ReplyDeleteHow fun!! What a great thing to have sew-y friends to be able to get away with! I am jealous and so happy for you! Enjoy your break and enjoy the sewing! I look forward to seeing the completed projects when you get back!
ReplyDeleteWow! You must sew really fast! You have so many really cool projects. I love the idea that you're combining the Emerald Quilt Challenge with the idea of making placemats. I also made Noodlehead's Open wide Zip Pouch yesterday and I love it. The pattern was so easy to follow and I love the concept of the zipper on the outside, it gives you more inside room. Well, I'm envious! Have a great time :)
ReplyDeleteOh have fun! I'd love to be able to do that right now...
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing Debbie! You will probably get it all done ; ) have a wonderful time with your buddies
ReplyDeleteHave fun Debbie. You are so lucky to have a group of friends you can run away with.:)
ReplyDeletei hope you have a wonderful time! i am super jealous! i am in need of a quilting retreat!
ReplyDeletealso, there is no such thing as over packing projects... No such thing at all!
ReplyDeleteFor a moment I thought this was just a day-long retreat and I was thinking WOW, what a lot of projects. But for a whole weekend? At least you'll have variety to choose from. Looking forward to hearing all about it.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful trip! Can't wait to see your Pink Penguin's Patchwork Pouch! Sounds adorable! :)
ReplyDeleteoh, how very fun!!! I hope you have an amazing and productive time.
ReplyDeleteYour list cracks me up. Sounds like mine. *sigh* I love a good retreat....
ReplyDeleteLOLLLL The only thing I'd be doing on such a retreat would be chatting and catching up with what everyone else is doing. Don't think I'd get much sewing done.
ReplyDeleteALL that fit in your weekender?! I'm impressed, and needing to make one even more now! Have SO much fun!!!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lot of fun! Have a great time!
ReplyDeleteThat's a fair old list. Have a great time and I hope you get lots done and enjoy the noodle head pouches. They are great fun and very addictive.
ReplyDeleteLots of fun projects to do - hope you have a wonderful time!
ReplyDeleteIsn't that the number one rule for retreats? Pack more than you could possibly ever complete! You never know what you are going to want to work on each day.
ReplyDeleteHave a great time!
Retreats are the best! I know you had a fabulous time, and it's always best to dream big!
ReplyDeleteYou sound just like me. My group will have our annual retreat in about two weeks. I always pack about three more projects than I could possibly finish and take a ton too much stuff. Have a great retreat! I love ours so much...it's the highlight of my year...a week of sewing, creating, talking, laughing, walking on the beach and just chillin' with friends! What could possibly be better?
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