Mannum Retreats May 2011

The Mannum retreats are now over for another year and a great time was had by all that attended.  We’re so lucky to have such a fantastic group that continue to come back time and time again.   We also had a few “newbies” and it’s always great to meet new people.  The weekend was focussed on UFO’s and there are lots of photos – so sit back and enjoy.

Retreat 1 – Friday 20th May – Sunday 22nd May

Show & Tell

Robbie’s quilts – Starburst & Jane Says – both are Shontelle’s patterns and were taught at previous retreats

Joanne’s Christmas Table Runner            This quilt is called Dear Prudence.

                                                                       Wonder who it belongs to

The next 2 quilts belong to Jean – she has certainly been busy!

A quilt that Prue made for a friend.         Faye’s Aeolian quilt – taught at our

Lucky friend, I say.                                      workshop.

Another of Faye’s – great job!                  Marjorie’s Aeolian quilt – pretty in pink

Pat – a beginner, which you’d never know, with her Aeolian quilt and another which she designed herself.

How cute is this rug – made by Mary.     Mary-Anne’s Jane Says – well done!

Jenni’s quilt uses Le Petite Ecole             Mary Ann’s table runner from a          fabrics from moda – great quilt!               previous workshop – good job!

Another by Mary Ann.                              Joanne’s stichery

Another by Pat – no longer a beginner.   This quilt made by Marjorie uses

                                                                       fabric from a Layer Cake, Jelly

                                                                       Roll & Charm Pack

                           Joanne is quite simply an overachiever!!!!!!!!!!!

 

              

Kylie with her completed table                Local scenery – I love the sound of

runner-   well done!!                                  the paddle steamer’s horn.

Our friendly possum – he is so cute and    Ali feeding the family.

certainly well fed!

Our fantastic retreaters                             With all the talk of planking in the

                                                                     media lately, somebody just resist.

                                                                     Great effort Prue!!!!!

Saving the best til last – Shontelle and her latest project – Ethan James.

 

Retreat 2 – Monday 23rd – Wednesday 25th May

 

Show & Tell

 

Margaret’s table runner – set on point         Pam’s Jane Says – just beautiful

Pam made this Carpenter’s Star for her      Heather’s pineapple quilt which she’s

Mum – lucky Helen                                       quilting herself – I heard she won’t be

                                                                     doing that again

Another of Heather’s but she’s not sure     The chocolate fondue was a great success!

what happened.                                         Too hard to get a photo with everyone

                                                                    looking like a lady – sorry Cheb…..not!!

Cheryl’s quilt from the Wallaroo               This was stitched by Margaret and

Retreat – well done.                                   it is amazing up close!!

What can I say – I’m sure Jill’s eyes         The Group Shot! 

crossed.

 

Thanks go to everyone for making our Retreats a time to remember – see you next time!!!

Hugs,

Sharon