by nonna57sdaughter1 26 Aug 2014

My beautiful sewing ladies group recently went on a 4-day Quilting Retreat.....


It was just absolutely fabulous and so, so relaxing.

This is the sewing group I 'hang out' with. An extraordinary bunch of ladies who I used to work with at one time or other over the years. We all discovered that we had a common interest after I took a quilt to work I was making for my mum - nonna57 - when she had cancer.

We are fondly known as the JEMMMS girls, each letter for our first initials...we have been together 8 years meeting monthly on a Saturday rotating at each others homes.

I love and adore these girls to bits and we decided to go on a Quilting Retreat and sew, laugh, cry and give hugs for 4 days straight.

We loved this retreat so much we have booked for next year!!! Every girl should have a holiday with their girlfriends!! 🎀💄💎

(Sorry about all the photos, I just couldn't resist sharing!!)

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by pldc 10 Sep 2014

WOW what a beautiful place & how serene it looks as well. You found a terrific place & you certainly can't beat that price! I wish I was there already! wonderful finished ufo's too! thank you for sharing!~hugs Loralye~

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by susiesembroidery 05 Sep 2014

Wow! What a beautiful place and such lovely work done by you all. You are a wonderful group of ladies and I wish you well.

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by cfidl 05 Sep 2014

Wow! Sounds absolutely perfect! Great idea and I can only imagine how much fun!

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by michemb 27 Aug 2014

Oh I so would love to do such an adventure. I would even be willing to host such an event (maybe when I get my new house). I think retreats are good for the soul, brain, body and heart,.

So happy for you, looks like fun was on the daily menu as well as everything else,

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by decojo 27 Aug 2014

The photos are lovely. It is a beautiful quilt resort. Sounds wonderful!

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by dragonflyer 27 Aug 2014

What a heavenly time it looks like you all had! Jealous!

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by nonna57 26 Aug 2014

Dearest Daughter of mine ... Hope you took your JEMMMS bag with you.
Looks so relaxing if only .... Would Jono and James look after the kids for 1 whole week??? Um thinking NOT... But we could dream . Was lovely talking to you this morn Lv you Mumma x x x

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nonna57sdaughter1 by nonna57sdaughter1 27 Aug 2014

Yes the JEMMMS back came for the ride! And don't discard the idea mum, Ive got Rose in already, just need to work on you and Em!

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by Leaha 26 Aug 2014

Sounds heavenly and to actually accomplish finish products is wonderful. Everyone and their items look lovely. :-) Beautiful setting.

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nonna57sdaughter1 by nonna57sdaughter1 27 Aug 2014

Yes, very good for the soul....getting away from our hectic everyday lives, no TV, phoning our better halves at night only and just being with each other....

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by toogie 26 Aug 2014

All your projects are so pretty. I know the ladies with the big quilt couldn't have completed in 4 days, did they? Such a nice place to relax.I could use a vacation like this! (Don't worry about the photos,I love them.)-Toogie

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nonna57sdaughter1 by nonna57sdaughter1 27 Aug 2014

No, they were UFOs but largely unfinished. Marg (pink quilt) has an uncanny ability to just 'whip up' things so quickly she always surprises us. It was super relaxing. Glad you love the photos Toogie!

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by shirley124 26 Aug 2014

What a wonderful time you all must have had. Thanks for sharing all your photos with us. Hugs

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nonna57sdaughter1 by nonna57sdaughter1 27 Aug 2014

Thanks for looking Shirley124....

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by jrob Moderator 26 Aug 2014

We LOVE seeing pictures and what our Cuties are doing. It looks like all of you had such a wonderful time and what beautiful completed (that should be in all caps) projects! Nothing like a group of like minded friends to make memories with.

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nonna57sdaughter1 by nonna57sdaughter1 27 Aug 2014

Thanks, yes lots of memories. And so many COMPLETED projects!!!

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by pennifold 26 Aug 2014

How beautiful Jules - I'd love to go to one of those quilting workshops. Although I've been quilting for nearly 30 years there's always something new to learn. Love Chris

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nonna57sdaughter1 by nonna57sdaughter1 26 Aug 2014

Well, Chris, we could do a Qld / NSW combined retreat one year. Maximum of 8 allowed at any one time. You, mum, Meg, me, and maybe my 2 sisters?? Now there is an idea worth thinking about!! You, mum and Meg could drive up and meet me and my sisters for a week long retreat....there you go, already planned all we need is a date!!! 😝

Leaha by Leaha 26 Aug 2014

Ohhhhh Lord deliver us!!! If youns get together Australia may not survive the EVENT....GO FOR IT! :-P (sorry daughter 1 couldn't resist.)

nonna57 by nonna57 26 Aug 2014

Leaha yes Lord help us .......... 8)

nonna57sdaughter1 by nonna57sdaughter1 27 Aug 2014

Oh but imagine the fun we could get up to!!

Leaha by Leaha 27 Aug 2014

Don't you mean mischief???? :-P

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by asterixsew Moderator 26 Aug 2014

Oh what fun you have had in such a beautiful place

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nonna57sdaughter1 by nonna57sdaughter1 26 Aug 2014

Absolutely. It was heaven! X

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by lilylady 26 Aug 2014

wow! beautiful and looks like lots of fun.

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nonna57sdaughter1 by nonna57sdaughter1 26 Aug 2014

Thankyou, it was loads of fun! I highly recommend it!

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by graceandham 26 Aug 2014

Wow! Tell us the name and location of this facility. Some of us might want to plan to go there. Planned with women in mind!

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nonna57sdaughter1 by nonna57sdaughter1 26 Aug 2014

Its in Warwick Queensland Australia, called Glenrose Cottages. Absolutely stunning and for 4 days it cost us $190 each....for the whole 4 days accomodation, use of the workroom and everything in it, brekky each morning, morniing tea on arrival AND wine and chees at 5pm on day 1. Incredible is all I can say!!!

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