May Newsletter
G’day
I was right – I could get to like holidays. It is days like today when I realise that the fifth month of the year has started and I am still thinking about implementing one or some (or maybe none) of my New Year resolutions. Maybe this far on they can all wait until next year!!
I had a wonderful time at the
I have to say the down side to it all was my reaction to the best of show blanket – I got a bad case of the ‘why bothers’. Why do I bother playing with all the beautiful fabrics that are available from the retailers and wholesalers; why do I bother making quilts that make my heart sing and inspire me with all the wonderful colours available; why do I bother teaching this wonderful craft when a blanket will do?
But I got over that and came home to finish off an entry for the NANZQ challenge ‘Illumination’ and another for the World Quilts and have almost stopped muttering about that other one.
Next month I am going to tell you about my new challenge. Given that my studio and classroom used to be a church I am going to issue a ‘Prayer Flag’ challenge. I will work on the dimensions and let you all know next time around. The winner will receive a free weekend retreat here at Wholly Quilts.
Open Retreat – I have had some enquiries regarding the minimum number needed for a retreat and I get the impression that there are a few quilters out there who don’t have quilting buddies but would like to come for a weekend. Now is your opportunity. On the first weekend in August ie July 31 and August 1 and 2 I am going to have an open retreat here at Wholly Quilts.
This is your chance to meet other quilters, get help with a project or start on a new one and be looked after for a weekend – just imagine it! No phone, no meals to prepare, no housework just sewing for as long as you want. It must be time you treated yourself.
To reserve your spot you will need to pay a $50 deposit.
Sew n Soup on Friday night May 29 will be Finishing School. We all have projects that have stalled for one reason or another – now is the time to get going on them with a bit of help and inspiration from others.
Part 9 of The Project is heading out to all participants today and to answer the question everyone seems to have – there are still 4 or 5 parts to go.
Regards
Natalie Murdoch
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