Retreat at the Old Farmhouse

Last weekend,we SoTA Sisters held our annual retreat. We spent 3 days and nights eating, talking and laughing and in between all that, also managed to get some sewing done. This year we went to the Old Farmhouse - it was like spending the weekend at Grandma's house.

Meet Dimples Dolphin. Every year Kathy starts a new project on New Year's day. This year she challenged the rest of the Sisters to also start a project. Jody not only started her project, she has already finished hers.

Cindy spent the weekend machine quilting this Thimbleberries quilt , and she got it completely quilted!!

Sherry embroidered blocks for her Moulin Rouge. It takes 8 hours of stitching time to do each of these blocks. This is going to be a stunning quilt when she gets it finished.

Judith joined in the fun. Here she's working on a scarf, (purple of course) on her Nifty Knitter loom.

Mary Jane stopped by and we presented her with the Group's 2008 Hoffman Challenge quilt - Serenity. Mary Jane did a major part of the design and we all felt she should have the quilt.

Jody did some quilting on her African rusted quilt. (sorry Jody - I didn't get a picture.)

Kathy and Elaine weren't able to spend the entire weekend, but they were able to spend Saturday with us. We all made Lizard pins - This one is Jacqueline's.

I pieced the Flower Garden top and some medallions for a Mariner's Compass (both are for Tony -but don't tell Harold)

We all love spending time at the Old Farmhouse and especially enjoy spending time together. Only 11 1/2 months till our next retreat!!!