I love Missouri

I want to publicly post a great big thank you to the organizers of the Fall Retreat. I have never had so much fun at an event before. The immediate camaraderie and instant acceptance of everyone in the group was one of the most amazing experiences you could be part of. To all of the people who made our Retreat so special, a big thank you. Jean Sewing Machine, Bernice, Little Jean, Sandy, Gloria, Charyti. Some organized and some brought meals.

The Doan family made themselves so available to us. I'm sure Jenny is tired of getting her picture taken and signing autographs. I have an awesome poster to frame and hang in my sewing room.

This is an experience everyone should have at least once.

I feel like I have 27 new sisters and 1 new brother Bob. The expertise that was in one room was more than you could absorb and everyone wanted to share and help each other. We have some of the most outstanding show and tell sessions you could ever imagine.

Needless to say I had an amazing 5 days. The shopping, laughing, shopping, eating, shopping, sewing, shopping, touring, shopping, chatting, shopping, pressing were out of this world. Oh and did I tell you we had an opportunity to shop too.

Can't wait for next year for a family reunion with my Missouri *QC family. Love you all and Hugs.

Grandma Nan (Nancy).:icon_wave:

And look what our fabulous new friend from Canada created in her days in Missouri! Outstanding work, Nan!Attachment 88268

Sounds like you had a blast Nan! Did you get all you need to get those quilts made for the grand kids for Christmas!!!? I love your JRR quilt!

Terri

Nancy that is awesome. I may have to plan a trip there. Did you buy anything?

It was great getting to know you too. You know I love that amazing quilt you put together. (the pics do not do it justice) I too am looking forward to next year.

You people seem to have such a super time, I soooo want to go next year!

It was awesome to get to meet you. The quilt you made is beautiful. Looking forward to seeing you next year :)

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Originally Posted by sewlucky

Sounds like you had a blast Nan! Did you get all you need to get those quilts made for the grand kids for Christmas!!!? I love your JRR quilt!

Terri

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Hi Terri
I bought a lot of fabric and have some patterns-falling charms, jacob's ladder, and yellow brick road plus I already have a card trick started. It was a blast for sure. I am energized again. I have 1 called jack and jill almost done. The blocks are completed so I just have to put it together and quilt it. Then I'll be able to get at the new materials.
Jean Sewing Machine helped me get the JRR so big. I wanted a queen size with hang down (more like a bed spread) I do have the borders cut for the JRR and will put those on asap.
My husband was amazed when he saw it.

You'll have to try the Retreat Terri- you'll love it.

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Originally Posted by Monique

Nancy that is awesome. I may have to plan a trip there. Did you buy anything?

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Monique it was amazing. Did I shop?? OH YEAH!! It was the birthday bash so you were required to buy a lot of fat quarters (just kidding but I did). It is so much temptation you just can't help yourself.

Did you have a good time on your Lancaster trip? I expect you bought a few things there too. LOL.

Next you and I will have to hit Dennis' shop. i have to save up some money first though..

Nancy

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Originally Posted by Simply Quilting

It was awesome to get to meet you. The quilt you made is beautiful. Looking forward to seeing you next year :)

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Thanks so much. It was fun to make.

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Originally Posted by auntiemern

It was great getting to know you too. You know I love that amazing quilt you put together. (the pics do not do it justice) I too am looking forward to next year.

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Marilyn you are an amazing woman. I loved meeting you. I am so much in awe of the enthusiasm you have for your quilting charity. The children in the PICU are very lucky to have you cheering them on.

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Originally Posted by Grandma Nan

Monique it was amazing. Did I shop?? OH YEAH!! It was the birthday bash so you were required to buy a lot of fat quarters (just kidding but I did). It is so much temptation you just can't help yourself.

Did you have a good time on your Lancaster trip? I expect you bought a few things there too. LOL.

Next you and I will have to hit Dennis' shop. i have to save up some money first though..

Nancy

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Any chance we can get Denis to open a Canuck Retreat Center??????????

Denis, are you paying attention????????????

(Nancy - I bought the same fabric for a quilt for Al - but I'm only doing a lap quilt. I am still in awe of what you accomplished while here - especially with all the trips to the shop for more fabric . . . )

Oh, and did you get your new stash safely hidden?

I enjoyed our time with you Nan... love your accent! That JJR is amazing. I agree with Marilyn, the pics do not do it justice. So glad you could attend and I hope you come again!

Shhhh Sandy. It is surprising how many charm packs you can get in your bra and if you wrap jelly rolls around your neck it looks like exotic jewellery. A good portion of my stash is being mailed so it kind of softens the blow a bit. Also if you use the words fabric, sale and Christmas in the same sentence it is surprising what you can get away with. LOL.

I did pull out a little bit of fabric last night then showed him a bit more this morning and I did carry my own suitcase so it didn't give me away. Ha Ha. I told him I didn't get the borders on because I was doing charity work while I was there so seriously, dont blow my cover.

Actually he and I share the same bank account so he really does know.

Kensington I so enjoyed meeting you. I wasn't sure about the red and black polka dot underwear on the first day with your Minnie ears but everything worked out just fine. I am already planning on next year. I can hardly wait to see how many quilts you'll have to show us by then.

I am seriously looking at ordering that Christmas material and I am not a big fan of seasonal quilts but your red and gold was one of the most beautiful combinations I have ever seen. See you next year.

Nan,

You know it really is like a bunch of family. You are a fun person. I so hope you are coming back next year! Someone suggested we do a six-month retreat so we don't have to wait a year. What a fun week. Shopping, eating, stitching, shopping, riding in convertibles, stitching, well you get the picture.

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Nan,

You know it really is like a bunch of family. You are a fun person. I so hope you are coming back next year! Someone suggested we do a six-month retreat so we don't have to wait a year. What a fun week. Shopping, eating, stitching, shopping, riding in convertibles, stitching, well you get the picture.

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oh no! Can't afford two in one year!

Nan so enjoyed spending time with you I can honestly say I love all my new sisters and brother. Can't wait until next time.

OK... I confess... I'm totally green with envy of you guys who could go on the retreat.... What a wonderful time you must have had.... Maybe next year..... Of course, that's what I said last year....... One can always hope...

Seriously.... I'm so glad the retreat was such a sucess..... Pictures, please!

Nancy, i loved meeting you and your quilt is stupendous. I enjoyed watching grow. Marilyn is right, the photo does not do it justice. Still trying to figure out why I didn't steal it when you weren't looking. Oh yeah, I'd have to leave all my purchases home to fit it in my luggage.

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Originally Posted by Grandma Nan

Shhhh Sandy. It is surprising how many charm packs you can get in your bra and if you wrap jelly rolls around your neck it looks like exotic jewellery. A good portion of my stash is being mailed so it kind of softens the blow a bit. Also if you use the words fabric, sale and Christmas in the same sentence it is surprising what you can get away with. LOL.

I did pull out a little bit of fabric last night then showed him a bit more this morning and I did carry my own suitcase so it didn't give me away. Ha Ha. I told him I didn't get the borders on because I was doing charity work while I was there so seriously, dont blow my cover.

Actually he and I share the same bank account so he really does know.

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All you have to do is tell him what you spent and how much you saved by buying it all in America since the prices are so high in Canada!

It was wonderful to meet you, the quiet Canadian. :icon_heh: