Monday, November 30, 2009

Avalon 2009 - Part 1

Another great weekend - Thursday lunchtime until after Sunday lunch and a 2 hour drive home! We were a group of 24 girls staying in gorgeous accommodation and looked after by our wonderful hosts, Delvene and Peter! Thank you so much, Barb for all your organization to bring about such a memorable retreat for us all!

Gorgeous Girl, Raelene with her courthouse steps - not finished yet and I know some of you have seen a small strip before!

Raelene's 9-patch. She has a wonderful way of bringing charm to her quilts!

This stunner is Sheila's quilt made for her daughter - the top was started and finished over the weekend!
Here's Louise quilting her Christmas quilt, joined by Carole with her delightful cross-stitch!
Gloria's great block - I was so thrilled to see it as it on my 'to-do' list and I have fabrics, patterns and ruler on hand - I could jump in today and make a start, but I have to put in too much time to put in as a domestic engineer!

Too cute! Fran's blocks for a baby quilt.

Indulgence! Teena enjoying her reflexology.

Coffee! This machine went day and night.

One of the biggest thrills of the weekend - twin goats were born!

Ten frogs on one leaf - how wonderful is nature!
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I hope you have enjoyed your little visit to Avalon - there's more to come - oh, I am feeling so refreshed!
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36 comments:

  1. NylaNovember 30, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    It looks like you had a lovely time at your retreat. I loved seeing everyone's projects, so inspiring. Would you be willing to share what the pattern is for the strip pieced Dresden Plate? It really looks fun!

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  2. JuliaNovember 30, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    Looks like a great time was had by all Lurline..
    I see Teena enjoying a red and made the most of the time away!
    Love the courthouse steps quilt and Gloria's block...catch up soon!
    Hugs Julia ♥

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  3. wishes, true and kindNovember 30, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    Wonderful quilts! I especially love Gloria's block!

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  4. AnonymousNovember 30, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    What a nice looking trip Lurline. Beautiful quilts, dear friends, and nature. I know you had a great, relaxing time.

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  5. MargaretNovember 30, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    Looks like a wonderful time! Thanks for sharing with us -- I love all the pics!

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  6. LizNovember 30, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    Wow Lurline, it looks as if it was not only a fabulous few days but productive too, can't wait for part 2.
    Lizzie
    XXX

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  7. In Awe of AppliqueNovember 30, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    ohhhhh my goodness...love that dresdan plate, gives me new ideas!! Looks like you had a fabulous time!

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  8. Mary on Lake PulaskiNovember 30, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    Great creations - so fun! Thanks for sharing.

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  9. AnonymousNovember 30, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    Looks like you had a wonderful time once again.
    I so love the double nine patch quilt, just wonderful.

    cheers
    Christine
    ps. did you get your nine patch blocks?

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  10. NedraNovember 30, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    What a productive retreat. It made me wish I was there stitching next to you. I love the 10 frogs on a leaf, and all the quilts, but expecially Gloria's block. Wow.

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  11. PokeyNovember 30, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    Oh, this looks so refreshing. How pleasant to be with friends. The quilts are pretty, but you have to love that froggy photo!
    :-} pokey

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  12. SueNovember 30, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    What a wonderful weekend. A visit to Avalon is on my list....

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  13. Peg - Happy In QuiltingNovember 30, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    Ohhhh...that just looks so relaxing...sounds like you all had a ball.

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  14. JanetNovember 30, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    That domestic engineering takes up way too much time - sigh... :0) What lovely quilts your friends are making.

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  15. JanetNovember 30, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    What a lovely weekend you've had, yes I admired about Raelenes wonderful quilt before. Lovely photos on this post but what did you work on Lurline?

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  16. ReneeNovember 30, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    what a great weekend! And Gloria's block looks absolutely fantastic - what a stunner!

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  17. RebeccaNovember 30, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    What fun I am happy that all looked like they had a great time
    Hugs bec

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  18. I Purr-Furr to CraftNovember 30, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    Love love love the pictures, so glad that it all went well, I have yet to hear of one that didn't! Get a group of quilters together and all you get is pure joy.
    Love the nature pix too.

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  19. bingo~bonnieNovember 30, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    ooough - sounds like a perfect getaway! ;) I love that cute little fuzzy teddy bear stretched out by the courthouse steps quilt in the first photo - too sweet ;)

    thanks for sharing - and I love that it's labeled Part 1 - meaning there are more photos on the way! ;)

    Love from Texas! ~bonnie

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  20. AnonymousNovember 30, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    It looks like you had a fantastic time - everyones projects look gorgeous!

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  21. Stephanie HughesNovember 30, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    Lurline,

    I am completely jealous. I wish I could time to do this with fellow crafters. I especially love the dial pieced one.

    FYI, I am having a giveaway on my blog of an antique doll quilt! One week left for the drawing! Thought you would like to know!

    Thanks, Stephanie

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  22. PatchworkRoseNovember 30, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    Lurline Sounds to me like my sort of heaven :-)
    Just love that photo of the frogs and that gorgeous block. So many Fabrics So much colour
    Love it.
    Cheers
    Lynne

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  23. Chookyblue......November 30, 2009 at 7:18 PM

    sounds perfect............so cool watching goats(sheep) have there babaies..........

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  24. Abby and StephanieNovember 30, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    I'm in desperate need of a retreat...perhaps next year! LOVE that dresden block. Gorgeous.

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  25. ShariNovember 30, 2009 at 9:04 PM

    Your photos turned out great! What a great weekend - so glad for you all... maybe next year I can get organised to come...

    Hugs - Shari

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  26. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsNovember 30, 2009 at 10:25 PM

    Anywhere I can go, enjoy nice weather, friends, quilting and a glass of wine while someone gives me a foot massage;that is my kind of place!!
    I love Gloria's block. I look forward to seeing your spin on it! Looking forward to part two!

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  27. RosaDecember 1, 2009 at 2:57 AM

    What agreat weekend.Every projects look awesome.

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  28. RhondaDecember 1, 2009 at 6:12 AM

    What a great retreat....it's so much fun to be with quilting friends and actually get some sewing done along with laughing and eating....LOL...great post.

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  29. Nanette MerrillDecember 1, 2009 at 6:52 AM

    Oh my gosh I want to come to your retreats.

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  30. MariaDecember 1, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    What a wonderful weekend. I think a retreat is a must there.All the ladies did beautiful work. Thank you for sharing.Am now following you so can see part two.

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  31. em's scrapbagDecember 1, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    Sounds like a delightful time. The quilts are beautiful.

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  32. QUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DIDecember 1, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    OH what a delightful get away you had--and I love all the pictures of all the projects everyone is working on--i love to see what others are doing! By the way the deseden plate block--you said you had the ruler and the pattern--can you tell me what it is--I am interested in doing one--love the looks of it!
    Have a great day--Hugs, Di

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  33. Beth KareseDecember 1, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    Looks like a great time, Lurline! Raelene's quilts are simple, but beautiful. I love the bear posing with them... cute! Twin goats and 10 frogs... neat! I see you're keeping us waiting to see what you got done. ;-)

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  34. Bev CDecember 2, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    Hello Lurline, Looks like a fantastic time was had by all and lots of sewing got done. I do love the colours in Gloria's block. Those frogs look great sitting there. I hope they didn't keep you awake.

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  35. Simon - aka BlokeDecember 3, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    I am not sure what it is about Hexagons - do like them - gasp after making 1800 plus, could I go again! hmmm maybe - just maybe..

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