after setting up in the hall I got to work sewing my No 8 Sunday Stitchers Challenge the "Pinata" blocks which took till Saturday morning ....
Next the Bloom Blocks organised by Cheryll for the Bloom Block Party......
as I had prepared the blocks ready for applique and had plenty of time I did four and joined them onto the top row.
Today with help of DD and friends I got my Pinata flimsy sandwiched and pinned ready to quilt...
as well as doing the second set of blocks for Threadology
One large and four small 9 Patch blocks..... I do hope there are no mistakes this week....
After a very busy weekend sewing chatting and eating plenty of food it's time to THANK ALL the ladies who organised the retreat weekend. WENDY for FNSI , Cheryll for The Bloomers Party and the SAL with the Fat Quarter Shop for Threadology......
Must away now to put my feet up and relax...
Happy Stitching ...
Hugz Maria 😄
Sounds like you have had a great weekend. With great company and great sewing.
ReplyDeleteA very productive weekend..
Wow you did have a big sewing time....great projects.....
ReplyDeleteWhat a good weekend that was!
ReplyDeleteYou are zooming ahead with Bloom. It is looking terrific.
what a fun productive weekend! good for you
ReplyDeleteGreat job, Maria! I was feeling a tad guilty for speeding ahead with six completed blocks but you've zoomed ahead of me! Beautiful and way to take advantage of retreat. You got a lot accomplished!
ReplyDeleteLovely projects and nice progress on each one and all the while enjoying friends, calories and DD--way to go girl!!!
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You certainly made good progress on the retreat.
ReplyDeletePhew!! You have been busy.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great time and accomplished quite a lot.
ReplyDeleteYou had a very productive time on retreat, sounds like you had a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteyou got heaps done... the piñata one looks great all together....so clever...
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Very productive weekend for you. Love the pinata quilt. Hugs, xx
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like it was a really fun weekend. I LOVE, love the Pinata quilt. Your Bloom is moving so quickly too and I like your single sashing. You really accomplished a lot.
ReplyDeleteWow! You got a lot done! I left for retreat on THursday and returned earlier today (Sunday). I got a couple of small tops made, and then spent 2 1/2 days working on my Lynette project. I have one seam left to sew. Pics to follow!
ReplyDeleteAwesome job. Glad you enjoyed your weekend. Love your bloom blocks! Thanks for the idea of using just 1 sashing strip. Looks way better to me
ReplyDeleteAlso Maria. What is the Sunday Stitches Challenge. Loved that as well.
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Hi Maria wow what beautiful work you got done my friend and I live the quilt xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work Maria....you got heaps done and lovely company as well xx
ReplyDeleteWow Maria - what a productive weekend! I love your Pinata quilt and your bloom blocks are looking gorgeous. xx
ReplyDeleteHi Maria, yoo-hoo remember me?! Yes it's been a long time since I visited your blog, my friend, and as always I love to see what you're up to.
ReplyDeleteOh the Bloom quilt, it's just so pretty and your progress is great, well done.
Pinata is going to be a cheery finish, & Threadology is looking wonderful.
Your retreats are always productive, good to take advantage of the time to devote to the sewing... and the social time too!
x
You have been busy and got such a lot done! Perfect blocks, by the way ;o)! It must be great to be able to concentrate on interesting projects in good company.
ReplyDeleteOMG! Maria! Your Pinata is gorgeous! A scrappy delight!
ReplyDeleteLove your pinata, beautiful. I used to run retreats back in the UK, always great fun with a lot of lovely people xcx
ReplyDeleteYour piñata blocks are just beautiful!
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