Camp Stitchalot - An Overdue Weekend in Review.

My 241 Tote accidentally matches my wallet!

It's been a bit of a whirlwind in the past two several weeks since I returned home from Camp Stitchalot. It's hard to find a moment to sit down and review.

Our teachers: Jeni, Anna, and Debbie

First of all I have to say a great big "Thank You!" to Rossie, who picked me up and dropped me off at the MegaBus stop! Thanks so much Rossie - (and Mr. Rossie who made us delicious soup after camp on Sunday!) you really made it possible for me to attend camp!

All the finished stuff I made on retreat! 

Next I'll say that it was a really spectacular weekend!

Oh yeah, and I made a zillion of these flying geese - thanks to the die cutters on hand!

I was lucky enough to be able to rent a Bernina for the weekend - I couldn't risk traveling by bus with my Juki! The Bernina was nice, not fast fast - but not super slow either. The machine operated nicely and had a decent stitch quality - I missed Juki just a little. :)

AMH Flying geese and Kona Curry! My fave!

Over the course of the weekend we enjoyed three classes from our "camp counselors" Jeni, Anna, and Debbie. We made a pillow, a purse, and potholders. I also spent some time working on zip pouches and a zillion flying geese. 

The weekend was a real breath of fresh air in my busy schedule, and I'd love to go again. I really recommend it if you're looking for a fun and low-key retreat!

I almost can't believe it!!! I'm going to Camp Stitchalot!

That's right! It seems like Christmas is coming a bit early for me this year! After talking about it a bit, Wally surprised me by putting the payment through last week! Eeek! :) He was so cute too - he showed me the image on his phone saying, "look at this text message I just got." The screen showed the paypal "payment sent" screen! How cute!

Now back to the retreat! Do you all know about Camp Stitchalot? It's a retreat out in Michigan hosted by Rossie and Brenda / Pink Castle Fabrics -- it's set up like camp - we share rooms (eek!) and have camp counselors (Jeni Baker, Anna Graham, &, Debbie Grifka), who will teach classes - we set up our machines and cozy it up. Sewing all weekend at a bed & breakfast? Yes!!

I think I'm gonna need to take a closer look at the supplies needed for the Noodlehead 241 tote! Imagine! :)

How about you? Anyone out there going to Camp Stitchalot too? Or are do you go on other retreats? I love the idea of spreading out my stuff and sewing with a bunch of other fabric lovers! :)