Camp Quiltathon Saturday Recap!

Saturday morning began with more quilt inspiration!  We began with "Show and Tell" … wow!

Camp Director Valerie shared with us a great "Warm Up" activity.

We all made Twisty Bags!  A project that was quick, fun, and useful!  The Twisty Bags really dressed up our tables and helped us keep all of our stray threads off the floor!  Instructions can be found here.

Mid afternoon we held a Sewing Olympic Team event!  Each table was given supplies to complete  five nine patch blocks.  Blue team won!

 Members made great progress on their projects!

 Our two youngest members joined us for some fun!  The three-year-old has already participated in our tradition of having Chee-toes while we quilt!  Too cute!

We recruit our members at a very young age!  So sweet!

Our potluck dinner focused on camp themed food!  Baked beans, potato salad, s'mores bars and more.  The main dish was Pigs in a Blanket Quilted Pigs!

Our pigs nearly didn't get quilted … the cooks got a crazy case of the giggles!  Too fun!

Competition in the Great Bobbin Race became fierce as the day went on!

Friendly competition and friends cheering on made for a fun and very productive day!  Lights were put out at 11:00 pm and we all left looking forward to another day filled with fun and encouragement!

Camp Quiltathon Friday Recap

OMGosh … we had a great time at Camp Quiltathon!  Before the fun could begin ...

… the camp directors took on the task of transforming the Home Ec room into Camp Quiltathon!  Each camp table cabin was assigned a color.  A Northwind quilt block centerpiece was how campers identified their cabin!

Members received a name tag during registration that designated their cabin assignment!

The Camp Mess Hall is an important place for conversation and nourishment!

The AccuQuilt station … stood ready to assist campers.

Baskets of door prizes …

… and this sewing machine cover … waiting to be won by campers!

Everything was ready!  Camp Quiltathon Directors waiting patiently for campers to arrive!  Everyone received their table assignments and quickly set up!

Green Table

Yellow Table filled with Sunshine!

Pink Table

Lavendar Table

Blue Table

Once set up, we had a wonderful "Show and Tell".  

Next ... it was time for a traditional camp activity … Warm Ups!

Our first warm up activity was "Cord Keepers"!  It was a fun way for all of us to start those engines sewing machines and make a quick project.  The project instructions can be found here.  

Camp Quiltathon was planned to be a "loose ends" event … a time for everyone to work on a project of their choice!  

A lot of progress was made on projects of every kind!

Every camp must include a few friendly competitions … The Great Bobbin Race recorded how many bobbins each camper emptied!  You got to wear the "A-Bobbin-Nation" necklace after you finished a bobbin!  Too fun!

Friday ended with all that campers love … team building, show and tell, a group project, competitions, door prizes and an abundance of silliness!  Fun for all!

Camp Quiltathon Packing List

Valerie and Terri are busy preparing the final details for Camp Quiltathon!  We are looking forward to a weekend filled with fun!  While you make great progress on your projects, we plan to provide breaks that involve a bit of mystery, friendly competition, and loads of laughs!  Plus … be sure you scroll to the end of this post to see if you'll be eligible for a special door prize!

Camp Quiltathon Packing List

Personal Project(s)
You know best what you'll need! ;-)
Only empty bobbins are allowed entry!
All bobbins with thread on them are contra band!
Mats, rulers, irons and ironing boards are available

Warm Up Project Supply List 
They're a mystery … fun and quick!

Friday's Warm Up
2 - 12 inch squares of coordinating fabrics
1 - 12 inch square of interfacing, any weight
Thread in coordinating color
Velcro, minimum of 1 inch
Buttons for embellishment optional

Saturday's Warm Up
1 fat quarter
1 - 4 inch cardboard circle
1 - 4 inch piece of batting
Hand sewing needle
Thread in coordinating color

Sunday's Warm Up
2 - 10 inch squares of coordinating fabrics
1 - 10 inch square of batting
Thread in coordinating color
4 decorative buttons

Commemorative Quilt for Jerry
Members who wish to participate can either donate fabric and/or make a block!
Batik fabrics in masculine colors!
Light, medium and dark shades are welcome!
Fabric donations need to be a minimum of 18 inches in length.

Food & Beverages
Members are welcome to bring snacks to share!
Personal beverages are encouraged.  
Guild will provide water, coffee and tea.
Potluck on Saturday.

Whew!  If we think of anything else … we'll post it here! ;-)

Now … about that special door prize!  In order to be eligible for this door prize you must have registered for this retreat online before noon on Friday!  Don't delay!

A Sewing Machine Cover!

made and donated by Terri Stavig

Join the fun!  Register online!

See you Friday at 6:00 pm!

Camp Quiltathon! Spring Retreat!

Double Trouble or Twice the Fun!

Your spring retreat chairpersons have been busy making plans … let's celebrate spring!  Camp Quiltathon is only days away!  This is a "Loose Ends" event!  Get out a project in progress or start a new one!

Camp Directors Valerie and Terri have been busy planning a fun filled weekend!  You'll have loads of time to work on your projects!  They have added bonus activities to help with the camp themed experience.

General Information

Online Registration

It is important that you register in advance!  For planning purposes we need to know who and how many to expect.  Space is limited and we want to make room for everyone.  Just click on the image labeled "Camp Quiltathon" and type in your information.  If you do not have a cell phone, just enter your home number.  Your email address allows us to send you last minute updates!  The $10 retreat fee will be paid when you arrive at camp!

Special Events

Several fun events and competitions have been planned for members to participate in!  Each day begins with a Sewing Warm-Up project!  There will be Sewing Olympic Events to help break up the day!  Also, fun-filled competitions that last the entire retreat!  All events come with prizes and notoriety!

Commemorative Quilt

Member Dixie asked if we would organize a quilt for Jerry made by Julie's friends.  If you would like to participate, please bring batik scrap fabrics in masculine colors.  The pattern requires 2.5 X 18 inch strips.  We will use our Accu-Quilter to cut the strips from donated fabric.

Potluck Dinner

Members always look forward to our retreat potlucks … we know how to feed ourselves very well! ;-)  In keeping with the camp theme, the guild will provide Pigs-In-A-Blanket (hotdogs baked in bread dough), Terri is making baked beans, Valerie is providing potato salad, and guild President Sara will be bringing S'mores bars!  Please fill in the menu with any dish you'd like to share!  

Snacks

We all enjoy the snacks everyone brings to sustain us while we sew!  Bottled water, coffee and tea will be available.   Keeping with tradition … there will be Chee-toes! Hee-hee!

Schedule of Events

Friday, April 4th

6:00 pm             Camp Arrival and Check-In

6:00 - 7:00         Set-up, Socialize, and Snacks

7:00                   Announcements & Sewing Warm-Up

                          Sit and Sew

11:00                 Lights Out

Saturday, April 5th

9:00 am             Doors Open

                          Sewing Warm-Up

                          Sit, Sew, and Snack

12:30 pm           Lunch on Your Own

2:00                   Sewing Olympics Event I

                          Sit, Sew, and Snack

4:00                   Commemorative Quilt Project

6:00                   Potluck Dinner

7:30                   Sewing Olympics Event II

                          Sit, Sew, and Snack

11:00                 Lights Out

Sunday, April 6th

9:00 am            Doors Open

                         Sewing Warm-Up

                         Sit, Sew, and Snack

11:30                Lunch on Your Own or Leftovers

12:30 pm          Sewing Olympic Event III

                         Sit, Sew, and Snack

3:00                  Pack-Up and Cleaning

4:00                  Awards & Door Prizes

Later this week we will post a "Camp Packing List"!  Stay tuned and don't miss out on the fun!