Quilt Retreat in Wisconsin

Pride of the Prairie's fall retreat was this past weekend at the Senia Retreat Center in Racine, Wisconsin.  We arrived on Thursday to their new facility.  It is beautiful.  We had a lovely large room with plenty of lighting, natural and electric.

Everyone set up their work area. Oh the things everyone brings! Chairs, sewing tables, projects, sewing machines, chairs, and lots and lots of fabric.

Love this thirties fabric project.  She got all the petals and leaves machine appliqued and was working on the secondary block.  I think she said this was from a Fons and Porter magazine a couple of years ago.

This witch in the window, too cute.  Kathy was working on another one, that was a snowman in the window.

Connie worked on stars.

Our work area.  There were 25 of us. Oh yes, I forgot, we had lots and lots of snacks.

Linda was working on this beauty.

Sandy was working on James Town Landing, a Bonnie Hunter quilt.

Pat had this up on the design wall.  It was coming together so well.  Love the colors.

Kathy got this one completed.  I think I heard her say it was going to an organization for a raffle quilt.

Jan and Kathy presented Kathy with a card and plant as a thank you for all her hard work organizing this wonderful retreat.  {I think she was surprised :}

Sandy is making great progress on that quilt!

Peggy made this fun colorful quilt.

Alright, Sandy really got a lot done on this quilt.  It is needing only 4 more rows and will be done. ( I bet she has it done by now.)

Got to have a bit of fun along with all the quilting.

I worked on Jamestown Landing all weekend. All I have to show for it is 904 half square triangles and 88 of 168 paper pieced string blocks.  I have a long way to go..... I took several other projects to play with, but decided I would make headway on that quilt instead.  It felt good.  I would like to have it done by the end of the year.

This week I am working on my 60's project.  Oh the ideas that are whirling around in my head.
Have a great week.
Mary

PS. We are talking about making the retreat a Monday through Sunday next year.  There are several quilt shops, antique stores, a zoo, and several historical sites to visit.  Then there is all the extra time for sewing. Heaven.