Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Retreat Project and Fun

So the Retreat was a blast.  15 gals, all addicted to quilting who love laughter a glass or two of wine with AMAZING food!!  The location was an unbelievable 40 minute ride from my house!!  I never knew there was such a gorgeous place sooo close by.  We were at the North Bow Lodge - check out their web site at http://www.northbowlodge.com/.
The owners were super nice and could cook up a storm! 


Bow River

These pics were taken on a walk outside the Lodge.  The weather was amazing so a few of us went for a walk along the river.  The landscape was breathtaking!

So, while on the retreat I decided to work on my Jo Quilt - Courthouse Steps.  I thought I was doing extremely well.  As a matter of fact, on the afternoon that I left I counted up my blocks-40 with the long dark edge (4 extra...or so I thought!) and 31 with the long light edge .............yay only 5 more lights to go!! Ya right ....I was only half way there!  I decided to lay out my quilt today and as I was doing this it came to me that I needed twice as many blocks....argh!!  I had it stuck in my head that I needed 72 blocks total, when what I actually need is 72 of each..........oh well at least I am half way there!!  Glass half full right :)




I am happy with my light/dark contrast.  Well hopefully next time I post this quilt it will be DONE!!

Happy Stitching,

Cindy

5 comments:

  1. OHH, Cindy it is wonderful! I tried to start and then made log cabins instead for a small quilt. Seeing yours again remotivates me! Can't wait to see it finished. Now to go check out the lodge.

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  2. Your courthouse steps quilt is amazing!! I love everything about it!!

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  3. Hmmmm, I think this would look really nice with my new oak bed.... :o) I know, I know - then I'd better get sewing right!? Great work as usual friend! Love it!

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  4. I really love these blocks. So simple, yet warm and inviting. It is just beautiful!

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  5. very nice blog,have a good day from Tenerife!!!

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