Saturday, February 4, 2012

Sewing Retreat 2012

It's that wonderful time of year again.
The time when all of Joshua's Aunts
get together for a week and sew.

Here are some photos to document
what all happened this week.

Claire with a princess backpack she made for her niece.
The most detailed backpack you will ever find.


It's equipped with a zip out carriage and the lost slipper.
She made the doll from scratch- a work of art indeed.
The princess has three hats to choose from,
and the backpack has a wind-up music box.
Too many bells and whistles to list.


Aunt Barbara with another intricate star quilt.



Aunt Emily creating a wall hanging for her mother-in-law.



Mom cutting a border for her quilt she pieced a few years ago.



Aunt Polly's wedding quilt for her son Timmy.
What a special gift.


 Aunt Julia's creations- the striped quilt
is made from Grandfather's shirts. 


 Aunt Coleen's beautiful quilt blocks.


Aunt Cheryl's Valentine's quilt she is giving to herself.
I think it's a wonderful gift.


Aunt June's velvet fans.


Julian sewing on her last border.


Polly ad Jolene talking 'quilt' talk.


Some of the great Aunt's came to visit.


Grandmother taking a break the right way.


This morning everyone came up to our house for a brunch.

Hannah and the other Hope helped me with the food.



I fixed stromboli and filled it with all different kinds
of breakfast meats: bacon, ham, sausage.



Fried apples like Cracker Barrel's.



Delicious crepes made by my sister-in-law, Hope.
Sorry Hannah, I missed your yummy hash browns.



 I was able to sew some summer dresses.


What a wonderful week of fellowship.
I feel blessed to be a part of this family.


Blessings,
Hope

3 comments:

  1. I really enjoyed spending time with you at the sewing retreat this year, and your breakfast was AMAZING!!!!! I am so thankful to know you! Jilllian

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  2. Man I did miss out again this year. Nadiya's crepes look absolutely amazing!! You definitey captured the moment Hope! Clair's backpack.... would love to see it up close!

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  3. Just found your blog. I love the record you are keeping of the many memories that are being made. Thanks for the best meal we had all week. Aunt June

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