In September I was fortunate enough to go to a retreat at the same place as the one I went to in May. Many of the same gals were there and we had a great time! New friends were also made. The amount of talent in that place was phenomenal! We laughed til we cried and ate enough to make us explode, but we also got a lot of quilting done. One gal, Mary, issues a challenge to us and this time it was the Paint Chip Challenge. She went to the paint store and got one of every color of the paint strips. Then she placed them face down on the floor, mixed them up and chose three at a time. Those three went into an envelope with instructions. We all picked an envelope at random. I think I lucked out! That same weekend when we went to Shipshewana as a group, there was an endcap with fabric that I think looks pretty good with the paint strips! My plan is to make a Vera Bradley kind of tote for quilting stuff. Of course, I have until September to get it done so it may be a while!
Mary also issued a challenge for the May Retreat. It is a bit harder and I haven't come up with a good plan. We are to make a quilt (36" or larger) that shows inspiration, or how our May group made us feel. Lots of hand applique ideas are floating around in my head, but I need to be realistic on time.
5 comments:
Those fabrics match the paint chips perfectly and look fantastic together. Your idea of a Vera Wang bag sound great.
What a good match. Sounds like you guys had lots of fun and fellowship.
That type of paint chip challenge is one I've never heard of, I'm inspired. You did great!
The paint chip challenge looks like fun. Your fabrics are a perfect match. Love the colours.
Good luck with the May retreat challenge.
Oh my - what lovely fabrics. You couldn't have hoped for a more perfect match.
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