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Friday, March 25, 2011

Shawnee Take Me Away!

Happy Friday -

Last weekend was our annual guild retreat and what a treat!

In preparation for the weekend, I decided to make a little favor for everyone.  Here is my basket of little kleenex covers.  I made 29, well actually I cut 9 wrong and didn't realize until afterward - doh!  so I really made 38, ouch.


What's going on here!  Sewing stuff to the right, personal stuff to the left -

 
Here is the front of the Shawnee Inn in the Poconos in Pennsylvania. It was beautiful setting!


Here is a shot of the moon on Friday night - gorgeous!


Here is our workroom.  It is in the lower level and it was wonderful!

 

Here is my new toy!  I popped over to Pocono Sew & Vac to get one.  My friend, Susan, found a good site for these if you are interested and they offer free shipping!  Click here to see it.


It really extended my work area, which was wonderful.  I love that it matches the black and gold detail of my feather weight.


This is what I worked on for a while.  It will be a king sized quilt and I'm still working on the lay out.  I'm using civil war nine patches and a variety of chintz looking fabrics.


I also knuckled down and pieced my four-patch posie top.  I'll be working on borders soon.



Here are some of the show tell projects.



This is Sally's project.  I love it! 


I sat next to her (lucky me) and she shared some scraps with me.  I'm going to make a little quilt for our quilt show mini-auction.



And a few more views of the Inn.  If you are near the NJ/PA area it is a wonderful place for a sewing retreat.



A view of the Deleware river.  I'll bet it is really pretty in the fall!


I'm off to the Red & White exhibit and the Empire Quilters show tomorrow - say hello if you see me!

30 comments:

  1. Ida from Central PAMarch 25, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Thanks for the heads up about Shawnee Inn. I live in central PA (near State College - Penn State).

    I'll be at the R/W Quilt show tomorrow, too. I plan on wearing black jeans, white top .. and a gorgeous quilt pin made by 'DyeCandy'. :)

    I'll be w/ a 6'4" guy w/ a ponytail, a 5'4" gal and her SO. [Not sure his size, but somewhere around 5'10"]

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  2. Tonya RicucciMarch 25, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    oh, envy. first a retreat in a gorgeous place and now a weekend full of gorgeous quilts. enjoy yourself!

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  3. MayleenMarch 25, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Have a great time! I'm rather jealous, LOL.

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  4. YankeeQuilterMarch 25, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Sounds like a wonderful week! Like you chinzy quilt top....

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  5. CarolMarch 25, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Looks like a fantastic place for a retreat. I am wondering what is the white covering for the tables where you are sewing? maybe flannel backed vinyl or white sheeting? and what is the purpose? seems like all the tables I can see in the pictures are covered. am sure that would help if the tables are dark. good idea for classes/workshops/retreats with dark tables as it makes it so hard to see!

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  6. UnknownMarch 25, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    you are a lucky girl!!!
    what a wonderful retreat!...and now the red&white exhibit! Way to live it up!!!
    karen

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  7. JanetMarch 25, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    It sounds like you had a lovely time! I love the 9 patch chinz quilt you're working on.
    Have a great time in New York!!

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  8. AnonymousMarch 25, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    I'm jealous you get to go to the Red and White exhibit. Take lots of pictures to post, please! : )

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  9. MaureenMarch 25, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    You sure do get around in the quilting world! The retreat looks like it was a lot of fun in a beautiful place. GW quilt looks great and your 4 patch is stunning! Can't wait to see what you do for the borders.

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  10. Pinkadot QuiltsMarch 25, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    It looks like you had a great time! and got a lot done. Getaways are the best.

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  11. KarenMarch 25, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    First of all, a retreat in the Poconos seems like a wonderful place.
    Next, I really like the Washington quilt you are working on. The fabric and setting are both good choices.
    And last, I have never seen extension tables like that for a featherweight. Very interesting.

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  12. TarynMarch 25, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Wow, that retreat center looks lovely. Thanks for the link to the featherweight extender table. I definitely can use one of those. Enjoy the red and white show. It is quite incredible.

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  13. AnonymousMarch 25, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Can you see the colour, I am green with envy too.
    Looks so magic , I think I need a break too.
    Have fun at the Red/White exhibit.....

    cheers
    Christine

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  14. PamMarch 25, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Is the extender table metal or plastic? Great idea!

    Thanks!
    Pam
    pam@realwomenquilt.com

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  15. broderieMarch 25, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    thanks for such a lovely post and a great look at your weekend away. it looked as though everyone present was well set up for plenty of stitching and i love the photo of that beautiful moon! will look for to your red and white post !

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  16. MARCIEMarch 25, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Lovin' that Washington quilt!

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  17. KimMarch 25, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    I hope I see you in NYC :0)
    Happy sewing

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  18. NancyMarch 25, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Enjoyed this post... the hotel looks inviting for a retreat. It's always inspiring to see what others are working on. Enjoy the R&W show.

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  19. BarbMarch 25, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    What fun...I loved seeing your sewing machine and all of the quilts!

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  20. Dixie HowardMarch 25, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Your retreat looks like enormous fun, and I just love, love, love your George quilt. Can't wait to hear about the red and white exhibit - it looks fantastic!

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  21. JanetMarch 26, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    What a lovely place for a retreat and now you get to see the R&W quilts, sigh. Thanks for the lovely photos. I really love your nine patch.

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  22. PatMarch 26, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    I always try to show my husband what other quilters take to retreat...he asks if I should take the truck instead of my little Saturn...I love your picture of what you are taking along!!:o)

    Gorgeous vintage look quilt with President Washington & 9 patches.
    Just found you recently by way of Quiltsalott and will be back often!
    Thanks for sharing.

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  23. CrispyMarch 26, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    What a wonderful place for a retreat!! Everyone looks like they are working very hard on their pretty projects :0)

    I'm going to have to check out that extender!!

    Crispy

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  24. Ann ChampionMarch 26, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    What a great place for a retreat!
    I LOVE your Double 9 patch..and 4 patch. Very different styles.
    Great score on the extension table for the Feather weight. I hadn't seen those before.
    Have fun at the red and white!

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  25. antique quilterMarch 27, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    oh Barb love your Washington quilt....the browns your using are beautiful, wonderful choices. Why did you chose Washington fabric any reason/connection to him?
    just curious! Looks like everyone had fun and lots of progress made! so how was the R and W exhibit?
    did you make it to the quilt show as well?????
    can't wait to hear your review!
    I am going in this morning.
    Kathie

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  26. VivianMarch 27, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    I'm so utterly envious-- both of your retreat in that beautiful locale -- and of course the fact that you're heading to the Red & White exhibit and a quilters' show. Your cup runneth over, my blogging friend.
    Enjoy, enjoy!

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  27. ThimbleannaMarch 28, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    You guys are amazing. Looks like you had a fabulous retreat!

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  28. JanetMarch 30, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    I would want to sew outside. Just
    gorgeous.
    Love the Washington quilt and the posie top. You were busy.
    Have fun at the Red & White exhibit. I bet it is going to be fabulous.

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  29. libbyquilterMarch 30, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    i wouldn't mind having a bit more "table" room on my little featherweight~!!~ i'll have to check into that.

    lucky fellow retreaters to get such a fun giftie~!
    looks like a lot was accomplished in this gorgeous setting.

    :-)
    libbyQ

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  30. Sandra HendersonApril 2, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    I love your Washington quilt! What a beautiful place, im so happy you had a chance to go. I love your blog!

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