A Very Full Porch!

Look, Ma! No empty sections!

This was our over-the-porch rail photo op, and there is not even a spare inch of open space - what a fantastic array as folks drove on by!

Many quilts were brought to cover beds (See THIS POST for a tour of beds!)

Several tops were completed during retreat.

And others were simply brought for their chance at being hung over the Quiltville Inn porch rail.

After all the rain we had, we were so happy to be able to take this time to display everything.

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Topped Off With A Fire Pit!

After all of that rain, the sun had come out on Sunday afternoon and Hubster Dave took on the brave job of attempting to tame grass that had grown long enough to require a baler.

The question was - would the grass dry out enough once cut to have a fire pit evening on Monday night - or would the wind kick up and have smoke be a problem?

Our planets were in alignment however, and we spent the most pleasant of evenings around the fire, making s'mores and unwinding after a long productive week of retreat fun.

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Quilting Through The Weekend!

There was loads of sewing...

But that's not the main reason they are here.

They are here to relax, refresh, make some new friends with some first-tiers at retreat.

There is time for naps, snacks, great meals, porch relaxation and games.

And more!

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A Tour Of Quilt Covered Beds!

We haven't done this in a while!

And since t least HALF of the ladies were gone shop-hopping, and I had to leave the retreat early for an appointment I thought I'd take a quick tour upstairs (with some encouragement to come see!) and do a little quilt show of what is on the beds as displayed by Chris's Christmas In July group.

I love how folks bring quilts for their beds for sleeping under, not just hanging over the porch rail.

There is something special about sleeping under a quilt you've made yourself.

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