Quilt retreat in Cedar Lake Indiana

Just back from another fun filled quilt retreat.

This time I went to Cedar Lake, Indiana.

Historically, the area back in the early 1900's was the place to go for a summer home, and vacation.  There are tales that Al Capone was a regular there.

We did not meet him!

It is not very far from Chicago.  I think most of the quilters only had an hour or hour and a half drive.

The setting is right on the lake, and was beautiful.

I think I spent almost as much time outside as I did in.

Everyone brought lots of things to work on.  I think this is a Bonnie Hunter quilt block that Carol was working on.

When she tired of that one, she got out this one that has a Christmas theme.

Several of the quilters had taken a work shop with Pam Buda the week before the retreat.
so they were working on that project.

My son would have liked this one.  A University of Michigan quilt.

Check out this paper pieced block.  It is gorgeous.

Some where trying out a new mini design wall. It looks great.
The block does too.

Even though it was in the 80's and above all week, we still sat around a campfire and enjoyed
marshmallow and chocolate on graham crackers. 

They were so good!

A lot of the quilters were from Pride of the Prairie quilt guild.
We also had 5 ladies that were scrapbookers and card makers.
Another idea for a cute card.

Also had to get out and about.  On the way to a quilt shop out in the country, Kathy and I came across
this great yard art.  There were three twin size beds in the yard with all sorts of great
flowers for accents.  Kathy was trying to figure out she could do with in her yard.

Had to check out a few birds while I was out and about.
These baby birds were still being fed by mom and dad.

They did fly from the nest before we came home.

Sandy did get a quilt top done.
Looks pretty good to me.

More card ideas.

I was working on a couple of zipper bags.
This is a project from the Splendid Sampler that has been showing
up on the internet.

As as always, if one is good,three more is better.

I did work on another quilt top.
Working my way through more 30's fabric!

A few of the scrapbookers got a chance to get on the lake..
They were having a blast.

The cone flowers were so gorgeous.  I think I need to find some on my way home!

Where is the nearest quilt store??  I need more fabric.

Here is the conference center. We were on the lower level.  Carol's husband took us for a boat ride one evening.

May be I could afford this property???

The Sandbar Restaurant.

Once again a great time was had by all.
It was such a nice break to be with quilting friends.
I think there are plans in the works to go back again next summer.
Better get that on my list of things to do for 2017.

Hope you are having a great summer.

I need to be packing for my next adventure.
I am going on another quilt cruise.
August 11, my friend Jan and I are flying to Amsterdam, and will be boarding
the Koningsdam, the newest Holland America ship.
We will be cruising for two weeks to England, Scotland, Iceland, Norway
and back to Amsterdam.  I have been getting my things ready for my classes.
This time there will be no sewing machine.  All hand work.
I am so excited.  This tour is being offered by Quilt Seminars at Sea.

Mary