Sew'n Wild Oaks Retreat Day Four

 Hello Everyone,

The Sew’n Wild Oaks retreat wraps up today, and we’re sending it off with a final flourish—a mini quilt show filled with quilted treasures. Today’s gallery includes snapshots from our last show-and-tell, along with candid moments captured around the room as creativity bloomed. Leading the lineup is my Prairie Flower quilt, beautifully brought to life by Sharon’s expert hands.

This is Sarah's quilt on the front.....

.....and then she has this wonderful back which she created making a great 'turn down' on her bed.

Cozy Country Christmas blocks.

This is a block from my Country Sampler pattern expertly made by Mary Sue.

An array of Calico Cottages.

Here's Alice's Country Diary made by Melinda.  The blocks were drop dead gorgeous!

A Lucy Boston block in the making.

A block from my Simple Elegance pattern which I will be putting in my Etsy shop next week.

This is Gwyneth's beautifully made center block for Laurel Ridge.

Yesterday we had a delicious bagel bar for breakfast.  Every morning, we have a large serving of fresh fruit.  Every evening, we have a large salad with our main dish. 

Yesterday morning the sky painted a pink glow over the forest.  Red sky at morning sailor's take warning.....and then the storm rolled in.  We spent a very comfortable day inside, and quilted the day away.

We have a half day together today before we have to clean up and leave Snowflake Lodge until a retreat next year.

Soon,

Lynn

Sew'n Wild Oaks Retreat Day Three

 Hello Everyone,

Where do I even begin to describe the talent that filled our retreat? Melinda left us speechless with her completed Lucy Boston quilt, an absolute masterpiece that stopped us in our tracks.

Enjoy your mini quilt show this morning. 

Our new friend Gwyneth, all the way from Australia, made a quilt for my sister Gail. It was a gift made with kindness and care. It was more than fabric and thread; it was a moment of heartfelt connection we’ll never forget.  

We had the honor of Barbara Black and Pati Violick at the retreat.

Last night, Pati, the director of marketing for Marcus Fabrics gave a fascinating talk on the timeless truth that 'what’s old is new again.' We came away with a deeper understanding of the textile industry, from how fabrics are made to the creative spark that launches a fabric line and carries it all the way to finished quilts.

Friends sharing a moment at the end of the day.

I presented two classes yesterday, my Stardance pattern and Lucy Boston.

Here are some random group pictures.

Gathered here are my talented, joy-filled quilters—my sisterhood, stitched together by our shared love of quilting. We are so lucky to have each other.

Soon,

Lynn