SeW AloNG Quilt Day Retreat Weekend...

Yes.. It's a Sew Along.. Quilt Day.. RETREAT weekend! I will have giveaways, we'll be sharing what we are working on, and I hope some charity quilts are completed over the three days.

What's better than THREE days of fun with quilting friends! Just like a 'in person' retreat we want to hear what snacks you have.. where you went shopping... see your project 'in progress'. All that GOOD STUFF.

And I Created a BUTTON for you to put on your blog.. or print onto a quilt label if you like!

Right click and save the button to your computer. The put it on your blog, in your emails, on your labels. If it is in your blog or email... have it link here to my blog so people can join the fun! Once you have the button on your blog, put a comment below with your blog addy so we can see it!!
my blog addy is http://patsloan.typepad.com/

The retreat starts Friday after work.. MY work.. LOL! So Eastern time zone that is after 6:00pm.  But you can start collecting goodies and be ready.. being ready is a GOOD plan!

Prizes will be announced here on the blog. But I'll chatter here AND on the yahoo group.. with 3 breaks on Saturday to hook up with my Second Life quilt group. (what's that you ask? See yesterday post right below us).

And What will we be making? I'm hoping LOTS Of quilts for Charity.  Vickie is going to help you with suggestions for patterns if you need help. Or suggestions of where to send finished quilts. Yeah Vickie!

I think on the retreat you should also make something for yourself. How about a little totebag and needlecase. Perfect to carry one project or a bunch of books you are reading! We will use a pattern by Cindy Taylor Oates on the APQ website for the bag. I'll be posting a applique for it on the 15th.
Click here to get totebag requirements....

And Click here for the needlecase.  I designed this one for McCall's quilting. I'll give you a new applique for the cover, or use this one if you like it!

Don't want to make a tote or needlecase? Then use the applique do to a table runner of a little wall hanging. It will be THAT flexible!

Print off the directions now in case the site is busy on quilt day .. or heaven forbid down for some reason!

And.. just for fun... I'll do a short video showing you how EASY it is to add beads! So be sure you have some on hand... the packs I carry are beautiful. Buy HERE on the NOTIONS page.  I have a book on beading too.. buy that HERE

Ready for this?? I am!

Comments

[Mary Wallace]

Ths weekend has been fantastic! Thank you so much. I have been working on a baby quilt for a little two year old next door. i don't have a little girl so i sort of borrowed hers. i loved this pink and teal and purple and had to do this! i will post a pic as soon as i get more of the top finished.
Mry in H. Va

[Shawn~Quiltinfairy]

Greetings all what a fun idea this retreat thing. Today not only did I finish a hopice quilt and two baby quilts. I went too a quilt show. I'm new to this bloging so I don't know how to put buttons onto my blog. Could someone please help me with that. Tomorrow I plan on sewing all day and working on my Hoffman challenge. I plan on doing a quilt and a doll I am having so much fun.
Love this idea of a sewin.
Chat later Shawn ~Quiltinfairy

[Sharon]

Hi Pat this is a great pattern and I just love your applique. I started off with you a few years ago and have been applicqueing since.....Now I will try to put your button on my blog...

[Peggy]

OMG, how cute is that pattern.....I'm thinking I need a tote or a HUGE pincushion made from that pattern using woolfelt....although now that I see it coming out of the printer, a cute wallhanging might just be the ticket. Think I'll trace the pattern pieces and then decide...
Peggy in gorgeous 47 degree NJ

[Tammy]

I put the button on my blog and blogged before I read your whole post lol, I thought it was just a Saturday thing, so I'm for sure doing it Saturday, don't know about Sunday and then Tuesday doing the other quiltathon...woohoo!!

[Leanne]

Hi from New Zealand.
I'll play on our NZ Saturday - really want to find the time to quilt.

I've popped your button & link on the blog.

Nice to meet you.

Love Leanne

[sophie]

I'm in. There's a quilt show here this weekend, too . . . for when I need a break from sewing ;-)

[Amanda in KY]

I posted a link on my blog for the sew-along. I'm looking forward to all the fun!

[nikimcn]

Hi Pat! Just found out you're having a quilt a thon this weekend. Count me in! I have lots of quilting to catch up on. HUGS. Niki's Ventures

[Niki M.]

Oooh, I love that cute little bag Pat! I'm in for this weekend's quilt retreat. I'm adding the button to my blog now and letting my readers know about it. I have lots of charity quilts to catch up on. Thanks for hosting!
Niki's Ventures

[Gretchen]

Sorry forgot to add my blog addy:

http://stellabellaquilts.blogspot.com

Gretchen in GA (who is not getting it together today....)

[Gretchen]

I added the button to my blog! I see my friend Becky is way ahead of me in getting projects together LOL! I will join in on Saturday.

Gretchen in Georgia

[Susan in ON]

I put your button on one of my blogs, Pat. It is not linked yet, but I added a link in my text. My blogs were a new venture for 2008. I started off well, got waylaid soon after, and now you have given me a jumpstart to continue.
Thanks for the great projects... I am looking forward to the sew along retreat!
Susan in ON
http://thequiltinggrandmachronicles.blogspot.com/

[Becky]

Thanks Pat! This weekend sounds fabulous! I have it on my calendar and will sew as mucha as I can. I've wanted to begin a charity quilt using strings. This will be a great opportunity. I love the little tote bag. I need a new lunch bag for work. I've printed the pattern, purchased the interfacing. Now just to decide on the fabric.

I'll add the button to my blog tonight. It's time to leave for work:)

Thanks again for all that you do for us!
Becky in Georgia
http://quiltingbooklady.blogspot.com

[Diane]

I've got a button on my blogspot! Thanks, Diane