Each month we pack-up ALL our sewing/quilting must-haves for our
East Central IL QOV meeting. This time, we're packing to go sew
Quilts of Valor with a sister guild in our area...what
FUN!
So while it's primarily the same type of packing, when one goes 'visiting', we need to pack a few extra sewing/quilting goodies:
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| QOV Signature Blocks w/pigma pens |
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| Our trademark Patriotic jelly roll! w/surprises peaking out to go with ;-) |
Of course, NO sewing day would be complete without this main ingredient:
Some much needed threads:
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| Some of our favorite threads |
And ALL our sewing/quilting/cutting necessities:
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| Sewing/quilting packing just about finished - I'm sure we'll find something 'last minute' that must go but for now, just as soon as this latest storm passes, we're ready to load the car! |
We still have to make final decisions on munchies but, think we've got that down to 2 choices...
We'll be sure and share the FUN, once we get some of those pics.
UPDATE 7/14/2015: As promised, LOTS of neat pics from this recent QOV Sew-IN - a HUGE Success as a result of ALL the hard work and efforts by the Robinson, IL, Crawford County QOV Quilting Group:
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Two very proud quilters of their 'almost finished' Quilt of Valor Quilt top -
as well they should be, isn't it gorgeous?! |
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| Another door prize winner |
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| Laying out the block rows of a Quilt of Valor Top |
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| Sewers/Quilters busily sewing their QOV quilt tops - 50+ sewing Teams registered to sew together and create Quilts of Valor. As a result, almost 60 Quilts of Valor will be created and Awarded during the Veteran's Day celebration in 2015 |
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| Another very proud quilter shares one of her completed QOV quilt blocks |
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| What a beautiful smile ;-) |
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| Our next generation sewing her gorgeous QOV quilt blocks |
Two more happy door prize winners:
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Isn't this eye-catching. One of our Service Members or Veterans will surely be
more than proud to receive this wonderful Quilt of Valor...
Thank YOU, for all your quilting efforts! |
And I almost forget - look what yours truly got to take home and show off to
'Miss Betty':
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| A taste of Crawford County - Thank YOU, Becky & Crawford County QOV Quilters! |
What are some of your 'Must Haves' on a quilting/sewing retreat? We'd love to
hear and see some of your great pack & take tips!
Later,
~Deb
Deb, when it comes to 'retreat' must haves, I just look at what I keep in the general vacinity of my sewing machine and that goes! I learned from the first Sew Fest what I over packed and it was A LOT!!! But I think one thing people don't think about is that sewing machine oil... I have a small 'sample' size that I keep in a plastic bag. Those machines usually get quite a work out at retreats and they need to be rewarded with a drink every now and then. And don't forget the extra needles!
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas, Miss Katie!
DeleteYou'll be happy to know, packed a brand-new bottle of oil for 'Miss Susie' - she REALLY likes her oil!
Just looking next to my 'main squeeze' sewing machine and you're soooo right - there are a couple of things I use almost EVERY time I sew, including my favorite wooden stylus - I would be sooo lost without it, use it to hold things in place while piecing! And did remember those sewing machine needles, I buy those in bulk since I tend to change mine out frequently - I like that nice, clean stitch a 'new' sewing machine needle provides...Thank YOU!
Great hearing from you ;-)
~Deb