Terrie - many, many years ago my cousin was an exchange student in Australia. After his first dinner, he said, "that was good, I'm stuffed!". Well, stuffed is American slang for "full tummy" and it was meant as a complement to the cook. Apparently "stuffed" is Australian slang for pregnant, so they were rather shocked.

Kathy

well we haven't had a misunderstanding for a while . Yes we use the term like that as well

The plant behind me is called a Japanese Maple. It's leaves look like maple leaves, and the flowers I call 'fairy skirts' - they look like upside down crocuses (and you know I love those!)

Wendy, Canadian English lesson: (maybe American too??) When someone here in Canada knocks up, it's always a woman and the gal who gets 'knocked up', has been naughty and her secret life has been found out because she's pregnant. Otherwise, no one would know that she was dong 'it'. A man I know once said " I've got 4 daughters, so I have a 25% chance that one of them will get 'knocked up'

Imagine how I had to put my mind around you knocking up birds.

Well, this is a retreat, and conversation does get a bit scanty sometimes, non?

Can you tell us more about it please.

twiglet wrote:
Wendy, yes, I used an indigo vat for the ones in the picture. Sorry that I missed answering your question earlier. Actually, I answered it in the lost reply and then I forgot it in the one that didn't get lost. If that makes sense!!
Luann

crocus999 wrote:
Terrie,
Lurk away! And a question about your profile picture. What is the name of the plant behind you? It is so pretty.
Luann

I really like all the pics I've seen on here. I've skimmed through the comments. Going to be grandmothering for the next two days, with a proper 'tea' with 2 3 y.o. granddaughters.

Wendy, I love your space - I'd be right at home there!

Not officially at this retreat, just lurking...

Welcome to Geneva and Kathy!
Glad to have you joining us. Be sure to 'make it yours' as to what and when you decide to show and tell. I'm looking forward to seeing what each of us has on her "plate or should that be platter?"
Comments and suggestions for our retreat are always welcome.
Luann

Go on Kathy show us your project.

My bread was a disaster. I made baguettes and all was going well until I scored the tops before going in the oven and they just sank. Still going to eat them for tea with bacon but hope we don't break our teeth.

Luann the quilt is one we made in a class here thequiltshow.com/learn/classrooms/category/latest/contemporary-quilt-sampler I can't find the gallery of everyone's work which probably got lost in the transition to the new forum . It was a good class on technique and precision sewing.

On the wall above the quilt is my quilt for Chinese Whispers, February entry I think. This challenge is still ongoing with the next show and tell at the end of July. Here is the group which has photos thequiltshow.com/community/member-groups/viewgroup/100006-chinese-whispers-for-anyone and the group description gives a bit of an explanation. The thread where we all chat or not is thequiltshow.com/forum/friendship-triangle-exchange/7079-cw-challenge-for-anyone-guide-on-1st-post?limitstart=0 Please join in, the more the merrier. I should be working on that soon as well

Geneva your quilt is so moving, your friend will treasure it. I love your couching

I should join this retreat and work on the project that I started at my guild's retreat last summer...


Kathy

Hello LuAnn,

This virtual retreat sounds like what I need. I have just started an art quilt for my niece as a wedding gift. The wedding is August 1st. I've been in a bit of a slump lately. I think it's weariness from taking care of my mother. In any case, I will take and post some pictures.

I like all the pictures that have been posted so far.

Here is a picture of a small art quilt I made for a friend. Her brother died suddenly at the age of 20 about 4 years ago. His favorite song was "Good Life", so I made this using scraps from another quilt I just finished.







Geneva

Wendy,
Thanks for dropping in and joining in the fun. I'm going to get myself a cup of coffee, sit in a comfy chair, and look over your shoulder (hope that's ok with you). Your little corner is very inviting and I saw a lot of interesting things throughout your 'room' that I think will make for some interesting show and tell time. And don't forget to show us those pieces that are on your chair. Is one a Hexie?
I like the colors of the quilt you're making. How will you be quilting it up? Will you use a longarm machine, a domestic machine, or do you quilt up the sandwich by hand? How did you decide which block patterns to use? And color placements? It's always interesting to learn how others make the decisions.
The wall above the bed has some interesting pieces on it. Would you do a 'show and tell' about them?
What are your little birds made of? They look soft and warm, so I'm thinking they are wool. Do be sure and show us how you embellish them.
And that fabric stash is so delightful. It brought to mind Rachael and the type of patterns she often puts in her quilts. You can find her at www.stitchedincolor.com She has a blog and I've even taken a couple of her classes online. They're actually more like a workshop. If you check out her Angled class I think she might have pictures up of each of the quilts she presented. But even if you just browse around her site and see what she puts together I think you're going to enjoy it.
I will post later today on any progress I have made in my 'Creative Virtual Retreat'.
Luann

Annis the valance is beautiful. I'm enjoying this virtual retreat looking at your red quilts.

I've put together the backing for my quilt out of the leftover fabric and layered it up. I'm just going to make some bread, let the chickens have a run around and clip some bushes then I'll be back to see what you've been up to and read Luann's lost post.

Hope some more of you turn up for the virtual retreat it's a bit quiet. Come and say hello anyway. Rosemary how are the plans for your room, have you still got to share it with your husband?

Heads up everyone,
I just lost my entire post that I was working on!! I put it on hold, went to check a web address( did not want to give misinformation) then came back to finish it, and lo and behold,,, everything that I had written was GONE!
I just wanted to share this with you. It could have been my computer, server, or cyber gremlins, it doesn't really matter. Next time I will post the msg and come back and within the quote area add anything I don't have at the ready.

Now back to that original post I was working on

Luann