Mini Retreat Preparations

Hello Everyone,

What do you think of this cute little block that will finish at 4-1/2"?

This block came about when I started preparations for a mini retreat next week.  I got out my collection of Betsy Chutchian fabrics which I call my "Betsy Bin".  I like to keep certain collections all together in one place.

I started selecting fabrics for the triple Churn Dash block, and started making little components.  All of Betsy's fabrics work so well together.  I can mix and match from my fabric assortment, and know it is going to work.

I love to begin with a center that has more than three colors.  In this center I see red, blue and brown, so that's what I selected to create a frame around my center.

Next Monday, I'm going to post a tutorial with the cutting directions and construction for this little block.

I'll be experimenting with different setting options in EQ software, and post suggestions.  So you will get to choose what you want to do with the blocks if you decide to make them.

This little project came about when I wanted to have something small to work on at a mini retreat next week.  My big, Sew'n Wild Oaks retreat with 36 quilters was supposed to start next week at Snowflake Lodge.  Well, as you can guess, that was cancelled.  

To fill this time with something fun, my sister is going to come up to her cabin which is only a mile from mine, and we are going to have a mini retreat.  A couple of friends from our "social bubble" will be joining us.  I needed a small project to work on, due to space issues.  This little project is going to fill the bill nicely.  So tune in next Monday and throughout the week to watch my progress and check out the tutorial.

Soon,

Lynn