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Pincushions – FABULOUS PINCUSHIONS

Posted By drsao on September 13, 2009

While on retreat with the Colonial Piecemaker’s Quilt Guild in Williamsburg the past four days I just HAPPENED to notice some wonderful pincushions and wanted to share some of them that I just HAPPENED to take pictures of. There certainly is a lot of pincushion creativity found in quilter’s circles…… I think, in the future, that I am going to intentionally seek out and photograph pin cushions – what FUN!!!

I hope you enjoy my COLONIAL PIECEMAKER’S PARADE OF PINCUSHIONS. If you have some time, pour yourself a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy the next SEVERAL POSTS of pictures that I took of the CPQG retreat in Williamsburg. It was GREAT! You will KNOW that you have read ALL OF THE POSTS and will have seen ALL OF THE RETREAT PICTURES after you have seen the quilter’s t-shirts and hats post. 🙂

I am inspired and think that I might just HAVE to make a pin cushion in my not too distant future!

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Some Candid Shots at the Colonial Piecemaker’s Quilt Guild Retreat

Posted By drsao on September 13, 2009

I had such a wonderful time with the members of the CPQG on retreat in Williamsburg these past four days. I learned a lot…

I laughed a lot…..

I sewed a lot…..

I ate a lot…..:)

But the best part is that I got to know so many wonderful quilters better as a result of this time that we shared together.

Here are a few candid photographs of some of the work that we were doing – some of the things that we shopped for, and some of the fun that we had.

ENJOY!

: Mary K. is ready for Christmas!

: Marla’s Amazing Oklahoma BOM

Amazing

Augusta Cole’s Confetti Quilt with Yellow Background!

My INSPIRATION!!!

Jo’s Cat Quilt for her daughter

Dave’s Quilt

Debra’s UT Quilt

Flannel all ready with CUT FRINGE

Love the airplane fabric

Robin’s Hat Making Process!

LOVE THESE Moda Fabrics!

The inside of Lorraine’s bag~

Lorraine’s Future Chicken~

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A Merry Heart Doeth Good

Posted By drsao on September 13, 2009

My life theme has been DON’T WORRY, BE HAPPY (does anyone remember that song from the distant past?)

Well, it is my belief that a MERRY HEART DOETH GOOD LIKE MEDICINE and whenever possible I have tried to CHOOSE to smile, laugh, and be thankful for the good things around me.

One of the BEST PARTS of the retreat in Williamsburg with the Colonial Piecemaker’s Quilt Guild these past four days was the sound of laughter flowing out from both the upstairs and downstairs sewing rooms! I stood outside in the hallway on several occasions and enjoyed the sound of “QUILTER’S SMILES” and wished that there was some way to capture that.

HM….I guess I do have a FEW pictures of happy faces – and you can supply the sound effects. How sweet the sound of HAPPY FACES! Enjoy our merry hearts – and if you see a picture without a smiling face – remember to DOUBLE CLICK – there may be a smiling face that is hidden! 🙂

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Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center – September 2009

Posted By drsao on September 13, 2009

The Colonial Piecemaker’s Quilt Guild Members had a wonderful time these past four days enjoying a time to quilt, create, shop, eat, laugh, and have a wonderful time!!! I really enjoyed everything and the facilities were very nice……I wanted to include a few pictures of the DETAILS of the RETREAT AMENITIES. 🙂

: Our Vendor Room – FUN!!!

: Quilt on Joann’s bed

: Our Dining Building

: So peaceful – and GREEN

: Individual temperature controls – Marla adjusts it first thing in the morning

: View of the downstairs SPACIOUS sewing room

: Our treat stash….

: The dining room…..

: The upstairs sewing room….

: Love the view!

: Fancy Towel Folding

: Quilts in all of the rooms! wow

: sao practiced packing light!

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SHOW AND TELL – Williamsburg Colonial Piecemaker’s Quilt Guild – September 2009

Posted By drsao on September 13, 2009

The Show and Tell part of the Colonial Piecemaker’s Quilt Guild Retreat was LOTS of fun. Unfortunately my camera and the lighting didn’t always enjoy perfect teamwork – so some of the pictures were not good – there were several great SHOW AND TELLS that do not have pictures here….but I think you will get a flavor of the talent, creativity and productivity of these wonderful quilters.

I wish I had time to OOH and AAH over each one – it was such a treat to see all of these accomplishments!

Enjoy the quilt show….