Now I can relax - just for a moment though! It is such a tense time leading up to the Retreat. Have I done this, packed that etc!! I don't think anything was forgotten and from the feedback that I have received so far everyone had a wonderful time - catching up with friends, meeting new friends, learning from expert tutors and generally having a relaxing weekend. Waterslea is a beautiful setting on the Shoalhaven River at Nowra. We had the privilege of having 4 wonderful tutors for weekend. They were Anni Downs from Hatched and Patched, Natalie Bird from The Birdhouse, Natalie Ross from Natalie Ross in Stitches and Janelle Wind from The Janelle Wind Collection.
Some ladies took advantage of being away from home and went to bed at a reasonable hour and a few continued sewing into the wee hours of the morning. There were a lot of finished projects for the weekend - all lovely.
We were lucky enough to have Judy the Pin Police lady for the weekend to make sure that no one took any chances with putting pins in their mouths. Fortunately everyone was well behaved and no fines were issued.
Plans are already in progress for next year's Retreat. It will be held at Waterslea from the 20-22 August 2010. Don't forget to come into the shop or send a photo to show me all the finished projects. It is always great to have a look at what you have all been up to.
You can check out the photo's from the weekend by clicking on the Retreat 2009 in the left hand side bar.
Finally a huge thanks to everyone who came to the retreat and a personal thankyou to all of my special helpers (you know who you are). I am always grateful for the support that all my family and friends give me and now a thankyou (from my heart) to the 4 wonderful tutors (Natalie, Anni, Natalie & Janelle) for without you the weekend would not have been so Special!!
Until next time,
Happy stitching Kim xxx
Kim,
Thank you again for organising such a great weekend. It was so relaxing and well organise. (I know I want to come back next year).
Sandy
Posted by: Sandy | August 11, 2009 at 08:01 PM
Hey Kimmy,
Thank YOU! You know I would do anything for you, you gorgeous girl! I had a ball and can't wait to get there next year.
Nat xxx "rossie"
Posted by: Natalie Ross | August 11, 2009 at 09:48 PM
Hi, I was wondering do you have a wait list for next year's retreat? If so, how do I go about getting myself on it. I'm very interested in next years one and would like to be kept updated about it if possible. This years looked absolutely fantastic!
Thanks,
Sally
Posted by: Sally | August 12, 2009 at 09:21 AM
Congratulations Kim on an fantastic retreat. What a great time, stitching(a little) and laughing(a lot)! I met some great people and am so inspired. Can't wait for next year!
Love Sharon R :)
PS make sure that pool water is heated.....just in case! xx
Posted by: sharon | August 13, 2009 at 09:35 PM
Hi Kim
What a great time was had by all of us. Our (Your) Thursday girls are so special. I know I wont be going in the pool HA HA HA
Can't wait for next year!
Love Linda xxx
Posted by: Linda Miller | August 13, 2009 at 11:58 PM