tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5109774646057111207.post4440877471729665349..comments2023-10-19T09:00:00.872-07:00Comments on MY CURRENT OBSESSIONS: Too many choices!Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07125491177774966237noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5109774646057111207.post-9468153742712181592007-03-25T17:36:00.000-07:002007-03-25T17:36:00.000-07:00ROFLOL. You've got the retreat packing down to a ...ROFLOL. You've got the retreat packing down to a science! The first retreat I went on, I had two LARGE suitcases of sewing stuff, and my clothes (no kiddig) in a paper bag! I mean, a gal has priorities!<BR/><BR/>Have fun! Can't wait to see what you accomplish!<BR/><BR/>(Hugs)Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230311970559999653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5109774646057111207.post-66684136897992497612007-03-25T16:02:00.000-07:002007-03-25T16:02:00.000-07:00Oh, I hope you put it all back in-don't worry abou...Oh, I hope you put it all back in-don't worry about the clothes, stay in your jamies!<BR/>On retreat you need EVERYTHING....what happens if you are only in the mood for the one thing you took out!? Hope it was great, TraceyTracey @ozcountryquiltingmumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15599606762035730873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5109774646057111207.post-38642290163363773672007-03-24T16:07:00.000-07:002007-03-24T16:07:00.000-07:00I'm with you Patti, iIt is important to have choic...I'm with you Patti, iIt is important to have choices of what to work on at retreat! I took a whole suitcase of fabric to a retreat last weekend and I made... wait for it.... a 29" square top!!! I had 4 other projects with me, but I just felt like making something new, and using up some the deep reds from my stash. Hope you have a great time at your retreat.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11197459421789372166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5109774646057111207.post-11514729835708454562007-03-23T22:57:00.000-07:002007-03-23T22:57:00.000-07:00Who says you can't take it all? Are you taking yo...Who says you can't take it all? Are you taking your own car? If so take it all, I say. Have fun. I have that Gwen Marston string book - I made my first and (so far) only string quilt after reading it.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15434857739724897230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5109774646057111207.post-62767081654375994052007-03-23T06:16:00.000-07:002007-03-23T06:16:00.000-07:00Funny! I'd probably take two projects and work on...Funny! I'd probably take two projects and work on one when I tired of focusing on the other just so I could see a lot of progress. I've never been on a retreat, though, so all that might get thrown out the window after experiencing one. Have fun!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07867112701783092241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5109774646057111207.post-22190736379504771292007-03-22T20:42:00.000-07:002007-03-22T20:42:00.000-07:00Oh my gosh Patti, you've just written what every o...Oh my gosh Patti, you've just written what every one of us who retreat goes through!!!! I truly envy those who know what they will work on and then plow on in to it...I've always sooo torn, take too much or take too little. I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time no matter what you take. Hugs, FinnFinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17677133672404343036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5109774646057111207.post-25684420869638242092007-03-22T16:04:00.000-07:002007-03-22T16:04:00.000-07:00Wow, it sounds so productive. I've never been on ...Wow, it sounds so productive. I've never been on a retreat. Have fun and show us lots of pictures!sewprimitive karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04125490235366694521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5109774646057111207.post-71221131802739678472007-03-22T09:30:00.000-07:002007-03-22T09:30:00.000-07:00Two words for you...BIGGER LUGGAGE! :) Have a won...Two words for you...<BR/><BR/>BIGGER LUGGAGE! :) Have a wonderful time! ;)The Chicken Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12125456173266511640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5109774646057111207.post-18671236057152643352007-03-21T13:54:00.000-07:002007-03-21T13:54:00.000-07:00You are too funny! I always used to take every scr...You are too funny! I always used to take every scrapbook thing I owned because you never know what you will forget that will render it all not usuable! Better safe than sorry!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14059454522337423829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5109774646057111207.post-75648268389019843692007-03-21T12:06:00.000-07:002007-03-21T12:06:00.000-07:00We all have our priorities....Fabric, YES; clothes...We all have our priorities....Fabric, YES; clothes, whatever :-). Why do we always think we can get so much done???? Have a great time.Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04988847379862934422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5109774646057111207.post-58291885083951711452007-03-21T08:34:00.000-07:002007-03-21T08:34:00.000-07:00But you might need it! I totally understand how y...But you might need it! I totally understand how you got to that place. I way overshoot what I think I can accomplish too! Have fun!swoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072848652991759330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5109774646057111207.post-58247877840596496542007-03-21T06:50:00.000-07:002007-03-21T06:50:00.000-07:00You'll definitely not run out of things to work on...You'll definitely not run out of things to work on. I understand the dilemna, it's like deciding which child to leave at home . . . you just can't *s*Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17872055894285312153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5109774646057111207.post-83957255917653250102007-03-21T06:35:00.000-07:002007-03-21T06:35:00.000-07:00definitely sounds like you have BIG plans. Hope y...definitely sounds like you have BIG plans. Hope you get lots done!!McIrish Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04636354235693444855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5109774646057111207.post-66425960253913870322007-03-21T06:31:00.000-07:002007-03-21T06:31:00.000-07:00That pile looks very familiar to me. It's always b...That pile looks very familiar to me. It's always better to take too much than not enough as my retreat packing will verify. Have a wonderful time!Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11479326539899743265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5109774646057111207.post-69665548723125116432007-03-21T06:02:00.000-07:002007-03-21T06:02:00.000-07:00have a great time Patti. Hope you can share some p...have a great time Patti. Hope you can share some photos when you get backCynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03786984489773680103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5109774646057111207.post-61479197616543471202007-03-21T05:18:00.000-07:002007-03-21T05:18:00.000-07:00Quilting retreats are so fun. They are just that ...Quilting retreats are so fun. They are just that a chance to retreat into quilting-our safe, controlled world we love to inhabit...smileFeeling Simply Quiltyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14467119848848812023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5109774646057111207.post-10622906381662329832007-03-21T03:59:00.000-07:002007-03-21T03:59:00.000-07:00Geez Louise Patti! I hope you have a wonderful tim...Geez Louise Patti! I hope you have a wonderful time!Lily Mulhollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09804113718224654006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5109774646057111207.post-9574935878811764672007-03-20T21:40:00.000-07:002007-03-20T21:40:00.000-07:00You are too funny! I'm laughing now but I will be ...You are too funny! I'm laughing now but I will be in your shoes in a couple months. I say to take as much as you want if you have the room. =) I second adding chocolate to the pile. Happy retreating!Karen (Misiz C)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03289202004929672841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5109774646057111207.post-35827186913793564952007-03-20T18:34:00.000-07:002007-03-20T18:34:00.000-07:00LOL, you can't take the whole house with you, Patt...LOL, you can't take the whole house with you, Patti! It sounds like sewing work and some handwork will be just right.<BR/><BR/>How interesting about the sewing session with the string blocks in the previous post. No doubt your fellow sewers are hooked now?<BR/><BR/>Have a wonderful time on your retreat!Linda Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12585942908710656032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5109774646057111207.post-473999152268952112007-03-20T18:29:00.000-07:002007-03-20T18:29:00.000-07:00I don't go on a retreat until June, but I'm taking...I don't go on a retreat until June, but I'm taking notes from you on what to take and NOT to take.Sweet Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06051024938738245495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5109774646057111207.post-45400585740274808122007-03-20T15:15:00.000-07:002007-03-20T15:15:00.000-07:00WooHoo a quilting retreat. WooHoo!!!! Have lots ...WooHoo a quilting retreat. WooHoo!!!! Have lots of fun Patti - take it all - what the heck! :-)Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889819189264646562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5109774646057111207.post-71215110929765949182007-03-20T15:13:00.000-07:002007-03-20T15:13:00.000-07:00Well, it looks like you'll have plenty of options!...Well, it looks like you'll have plenty of options! lol! Have a great time at the retreat. Sounds like a lot of fun!<BR/>KairleKairle Oakshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943293136715784220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5109774646057111207.post-79645173791408204362007-03-20T14:49:00.000-07:002007-03-20T14:49:00.000-07:00Oh Patti you made me laugh...sounds like me gettin...Oh Patti you made me laugh...sounds like me getting ready to go somewhere...I always look at the pile and have to reevaluate...how many days am I going? Have a blast!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05740642815128986086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5109774646057111207.post-45722205915672947482007-03-20T14:25:00.000-07:002007-03-20T14:25:00.000-07:00I know what you forgot, *chocolate*"Don't leave ho...I know what you forgot, *chocolate*<BR/>"Don't leave home without it." :DLesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07369925218442518383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5109774646057111207.post-8396533407868827362007-03-20T13:38:00.000-07:002007-03-20T13:38:00.000-07:00I'm in the same dither! I'm attending a guild retr...I'm in the same dither! I'm attending a guild retreat this weekend for 2.5 days. What am I taking? The pieces for a combo SNW and paperpieced quilt, a Suzanne Marshall applique block, a bit of crewel embroidery and knitting. Have fun Patti!Paula, the quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17662592713610165406noreply@blogger.com