More April Silliness

I came home from Lancaster, worked 1 day, 

did laundry and repacked for my next quilt retreat.

Nope, I'm not spoiled at all.

LOL!!

This one was the "Flying Quilters" annual retreat in Estes Park Colorado,

where we rent a vacation home from the YMCA.

Getting there was an adventure. 

The fuel pump went out in my car, on our way up there.

Someone was looking out for us, because we were on the last hill into town, 

there was a break in traffic and I was able to make a left and turn

into a dog park with no power steering or brakes. 

The engine had cut out and we didn't even know it!

:-O

Hubby had to bring up another car that night 

and return the next day with a trailer, 

to get the old beater 4 wheel drive home.

We brought up all our meals and hunkered down to sew for 5 days.

This year Sue made meal time just a little more special, 

with these place settings for everyone.

It really hit the nail on the head, for our group!

There was some fabulous food, but...

You'll laugh at this one!

(Wish you could have joined us for lunch)

😋😋😋

LOL!!

Rocky...the only boy allowed, joined us again this year!

and loved show and tell...

Goofy dog!

It was a little chilly this year...

OK, really chilly, I guess.

We slept under partially finished quilts.

The one on the left is my "Nifty Novelties" blog hop project.

You will have to come back later this month to see it.

tee hee hee!

Deb's Halloween quilt was full size by the end of retreat!

 There were fun and games

til"Quilters Bingo" turned ugly...

LOL!!

 But everyone was a winner in the end!

You know how they say, you should never go to the store when your hungry...

Make that... when they are having a clearance sale too!

I just couldn't pass up these crazy things!

I felt like "Oprah".  You get pigs feet, and you get pigs feet!

hahahahaha

The day before we left, it started to snow...

We woke up to 18" of the white stuff again. Deja Vu. 

Didn't this happen 2 years ago?

Oh, and the reason I took the old beater 4 wheel drive  to begin with!

While it looks so pretty...

It left us shoveling cars out, before we could leave!

Ugggggh.

And we had supervision!

There were 3 Turkey Vultures, in the tree watching our every move.

It was a first time seeing them, for me.

Kinda cool!

While it was over way too soon, we are really looking forward to next year!

And a little better weather maybe.

LOL!

I was going to give you a sneaky peek of the project I worked on,

 but Rocky said "NO",

so you will just have to come back in a couple of days to see it completed!

til next time...

Keep on Stitchin'

Where did April go?

It feels like forever since I have blogged.

You've seen posts that had been pre-scheduled, 

for projects that I had been secretly working on...

but I really missed my sitting down and deciding what to "blabber" about.

April is a month of quilt retreats for me.

Needless to say...I "LOVE" the month of April.

It started here, in Lancaster PA.

I absolutely love this part of the country.

The weather was a mixed bag...

But the spring flowers were in bloom

The charm of Lancaster (Intercourse) to be exact, gets me every time.

It's the buggies that are used by the Amish.

They are just so fun to see.

We visited lots of quilt shops in the area, but I had to share this photo.

Unfortunately it's not the greatest, but in their window, they combined a 

"Stonehenge" panel with the "Labyrinth" pattern to make an absolutely gorgeous quilt.

❤❤❤❤❤

We took a trip to the Farmers Market one day...

I'm not to sure about some of these meats, but my hubby remembers

Scrapple, growing up. He turned up his nose at it, when I showed him the picture.

LOL!

I just love looking at the displays of produce.

But...I got the giggles with this one and just had to share it.

Viagra tea?

hahahahahaha

We did do some sewing...even some ripping.

Lesson learned...do not go out the door and say, feel free to finish up anything you see here.

Especially with me in the room.

I took it upon myself to stitch outer borders to Mary's quilt.

OK, in my defense, I used a big basting stitch!

It was worth every minute of it, when she got back and saw it.

I'm still giggling over it now, and I can not share the photo of her response!

LOL!!

That border print ended up on another project too, I do believe.

For some strange reason, my machine cord disappeared during the week?

Oh, it was just unplugged!

Remember that blue border print, it will be showing up here later this month.

(winky winky)

If your ever in need of accommodations in the area, I highly recommend this place.

(now that we have it reserved for next year already that is)

LOL!!

Is this just gorgeous? We found it on VRBO.

It sleeps 15, has 3 bathrooms, 5 bedrooms, on 3 levels. A washer, dryer

 and lots of things for families with kids. Ping pong table, Foosball table, toys, swings, sandbox.

There's a picnic table and fire pit in the yard. The list goes on and on.

Oh and best yet, there are 10 leaves for the kitchen table, so you can seat an army at it.

:-)

It was nothing short of perfect for our retreat. 

While we were on gorgeous farmland...

We were just a little over a mile from the center of "Intercourse".

The sprawling back yard had such beautiful views.

Oh, and the trees...they were all in bloom.

Darn wind did a number on them while we were there though.

;-(

We were even treated to a Robin building a nest,

 from the window where we had set up a cutting table.

Yep, I still hear the clip pity clop of those horse and buggies going by and

can hardly wait til next year!

There is just something about these ladies...

(minus one, because we forgot to take the photo before she left)

I just love em!

til next time...

Keep on Stitchin'

A Time for all Seasons-May

It's May...it's really May!

I'm hoping the snow is gone for good, from my little corner of the world.

I'm ready for some spring blooms and warmer temperatures.

I "may" or "may not" have hinted last month,

 that Carla's basket might suggest that flowers were coming...
winky winky

This applique block is packed with colorful flowers!

Thread painting really brings them to life.

If you have never tried it, what better time.

Drop those feed dogs and just play. There is no right or wrong.

This bright and cheery star block is the pieced option this month.

Pattern available for $1.50 each on link below

https://www.paypal.me/MooseStashQuilts

Please note what block  you would like sent.

Just Season-sational, I'd say!

It's a word...look it up.

LOL!!

Second thought don't, it might make me a liar!

Don't forget to share your blocks on our Facebook page

HERE

We have sponsors who are providing fabulous monthly prizes.

Here is the schedule for this year...

February

Sew Incredibly Crazy

March 

Just Let Me Quilt

April

Creatin' in the Sticks

May

Moosestash Quilting

June

Just Let Me Quilt

July

Creatin' in the Sticks

August

Sew Incredibly Crazy

September

Moosestash Quilting

October

Creatin' in the Sticks

November

Moosestash Quilting

December

Just Let Me Quilt

January

Sew Incredibly Crazy

til next time...

Keep on Stitchin'