The Villa Madonna , if you've never been, is a wonderful place for a retreat. Here, the first night, with another group dining at a later hour , the ladies graciously seated our group in the private dining room so we could be as giddy, or serious as we liked. It also gave them the opportunity and time to set the tables for the banquet group that were also at the Villa for that night. The rest of the time, we had our dinners to ourselves...and let me tell you, they fed us extremely well.
Your eyes are not deceiving you, the picture is blurry...I wanted to get everyone in...maybe Ethel put a hex on me for taking her picture too.
Here's our sewing room ...that is Marilyn's Oh Canada quilt...she brought it along for Pat Byrne to use as a guideline in finishing her own top. Isn't it a great room to sew in...so bright..lots of windows, lights, tables, plug-ins, a big screen tv, a small washroom and a library ....who could ask for more.
Marilyn working away on her Bailey's Island Hobo bag...hers is much prettier than mine.
This broken star was the highlight of the retreat. and this picture does not do it justice. The fabrics are stunning and Jean Thompson's workmanship is outstanding. To top if off, it was a gift...she wasn't even keeping it!!
Ethel sat in the corner, the
peanut gallery girl and paper pieced the whole time. Did some fussy cutting and made a wonderful quilt top for a Christmas project.
Sister helping sister...great to see. Although neither of them seem to actually need help, everything they did turned out so well.
Look at this....little pieces that would boggle the mind of anyone and Vivian Patriquen just pieced away and got it all together. Amazing work!!
Here's Carolyn's quilt she's been putting together with the evening group.
Judy was our "go to" girl....you wouldn't believe all the 'stuff' Judy carries with her...between bandages, extra tools, colour advice and assistance when needed, Judy filled the spot.
We have the dates set for next year and three nights again. It worked so well this year...time to shop and get a lot of sewing done as well. In between the snacks, tea , lunches and knitting at night we all got a lot done. You should consider joining in next year, it's a great time!!
