I am back from the FRMQG retreat now. It was a wonderful weekend that could not have been better. It was so refreshing to sew constantly without interruption. I enjoy my children and was glad to see them when I returned, but I didn't exactly "miss" them, if you know what I mean. In fact- this return to routine today has been a bit of a rude awakening. Gregory woke up at 5:00 and seemed quite sick. I cuddled with him on the couch until Charlotte woke up and she was even more sick than him! I have been kind of a fog all day because I am so tired.
Anyway, I mostly worked on my Swoon quilt and I made a ton of progress. I had everything pre-cut and lines were drawn on anything that needed that guide. I had a mini iron and ironing pad on my table and I just sewed constantly all weekend.
I completed seven blocks:
I think this one is my favorite:
I wasn't able to complete this block because the fabric I bought on the IG de-stash didn't arrive before the retreat. I just love that AMH Loulouthi print and I only had a fat quarter. It really makes me question buying FQ bundles; all too frequently, it's not enough. I am amazed at the demand for F8 bundles, to me, those are scraps!
Here's a picture of the blocks all together on my design wall at home:
Here's the large pile of half square triangles I sewed together that were leftovers from the Swoon blocks. It will probably be ages before I do anything with them but the fabrics are too good to throw away.
Overall it was a great retreat with good company. It was this time last year that I barely had moved to Colorado from Massachusetts and I attended the same retreat. I am glad to have that year behind me, moving so far is no joke!
I am amazed at how much has changed in a year: I am six months pregnant, my husband started a new position today (a well deserved and overdue promotion), and I am in the throes of dealing with the mixed blessing/headache of "school choice" and kindergarten registration for my oldest. When I was at the retreat last year, I was kind of in a state of shock and fatigue. Now, a year later, I am so glad to be feeling better and more sure of myself, so hopefully that will continue.
On my next blog post, I will share the fruits of my participation in the "Secret Sister" swap at the retreat.
Linking up to WIP Wednesday.
9 comments:
Love, love your Swoon. I have one in progress for my youngest daughter who wants to take it to college with her in the fall. I need to get going.
Quite a long move! I am glad that things are going well for you and that you and your family have settled down! And the Swoon, oh I love it!!!:)
Laurie!! These are amazing, and they just get better when you put them altogether!!!! I can't believe it's been a year though. Time is flying by too fast! But I'm looking forward our swap, and seeing pictures of your latest cutie!!! :D
Great colour palette for the Swoon quilt. It's going to be beautiful! I have had the pdf pattern for ages and one day I'll get to it!
I know just what you mean about loving your children but not "missing" them when you go away for a bit. Sometimes you just need a break! I love your swoon blocks. Those fussy cut typewriters are adorable!
I adore your swoon blocks- such wonderful fabrics all together! I know what you mean abt not "missing" the kids- and I hope yours feel better ASAP.
Your Swoon is looking amazing - love how you have featured the cute typewriters too:)
Love this!
Fabulous fabrics and I love your choice of the background. Great job. micki@2dogsstudio.us
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