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Quilts and Masks inspired by Euphoria - selected for a Community-wide Read by the Deschutes County Library.  - Anna

Last weekend was one of those times that fills the quilting soul.  My longest running quilt group The Fabric Stalkers rented a house and spent five glorious days trying to tame the UFO dragon.  There was some very successful moments which you can see on www.wooliemammoth.blogspot.com.  I don't know about you but I always over estimate my abilities to complete the list I have set before me.  For me...quilt retreat is the one time I make the biggest leap with my quilt list. If you have not tried a quilt retreat I highly recommend it but I think there are a few guidelines for an enjoyable retreat.  First of all...you must quilt with a crazy group of quilters where both laughter and tears can mingle.  Second...chocolate is a requirement.  Third...only bring what you want to work on because it is supposed to be fun not quilter's boot camp.  Can you think of anything else to add to the list of Quilt Retreat musts???

I wanted to share one of the highlights of Central Oregon quilting.  Every year the Deschutes County Library chooses a book to highlight for a community wide read.  There are many events that surround the book and many book clubs choose the novel idea for their Spring read.  For a quilter the highlight is a quilt show in which anyone who is interested can read the book and create a work of heart that speaks to something in the book. This years book is Euphoria, which is a historical fiction based on Margaret Mead...dry subject matter you say...anything but!  Intriguing, romantic and best of all, it is a fiction that makes you want to read more about this amazing woman.  The Gallery at QuiltWorks in Bend, Oregon has a wonderful display of not only quilts but masks from various mediums.  I have created a slide show to share the display but truly it is worth the effort to visit and see it for yourself!!!

By next weeks blog G, Enzo and I will be on the road and will be sharing some of the sights and quilt shops that cross our path!!!  Have a great week and I hope you can get some stitching done in between gardening!!!