Pictures tell the story

 The Stray Threads Quilt Guild semi-annual retreat.
 Camp Huston, Gold Bar, Washington.

The sweet camp dog.

A short walk on Friday afternoon before getting down to business.

The kitchen served hearty, family-style meals three times a day in this beautiful dining room. Who knew sewing worked up such a big appetite?

Our workroom.

My goodness, everything hauled from home.

Fabric!

Tools and attachments galore!

Of course, thread!

One of the "design walls."

Adorable fabrics...

And more adorable fabrics :-)

Beautiful designs,  carefully laid out.

Color artistry.

A lovely lady with her lovely handmade quilt.
One of many masterpieces.

Thinking of taking up a new hobby?
Warning: the devil is in the details.
You need a patient teacher.

Speaking of that, here's my first table runner project.

It slowly came together with the help of great teachers.

Thank you, Julie and Susan!

And proof I can actually sew-- a bit. 

Especially on this fabulous borrowed Bernina machine. 

More thanks to Julie.

And home on Sunday afternoon, five pounds heavier,  but with a little treasure to remind me of an amazing weekend.  It was inspiring being part of this incredibly talented group. Thank you everyone,  for the warm welcome and hospitality at Camp Huston.