Thursday, October 3, 2024

Retreat Sewing


I returned from a fun long weekend of sewing and friendship at the NC beach - it was a mini retreat for 6 friends. We all exchanged gifts. I made small notebook covers and also gave them mini magnetic pin bowls.


Gifts in return included several homemade items like this cork basket and awesome needlebook. The favorite for anyone was a two finger chopstick perfect for snacking while sewing!


I packed 6 projects and worked on 4 of the 6. I did get all my economy blocks done. There are 60 of each size - 3" and 3.75" finished size. (A few aren't in the photograph.) I had these all kitted up ahead of time and it was fun to see the sweet image as I sewed.


I've got a layout in mind but will be putting this project aside for a bit to get to work on some higher priority projects.


I also sewed up some blocks as part of the Sunny pattern plus made a small mini that needs to be quilted. I'll share more about those projects soon.

3 of the 6 projects I brought along were handwork. I managed to crochet 2 mini granny squares but that was it!

We had lovely weather, great food, so many laughs, daily walks on the beach... it really filled me up with joy.

Have a wonderful day! Patty

2 comments:

  1. There's nothing better than a beach sewing retreat! I'm having one in Sandbridge later this month. Walk on the beach in the morning and sew in the afternoon.....nothing better!

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  2. That sounds really lovely, Patty. And two finger chopsticks look like an item I'll be getting for stocking stuffers this year!

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