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Re: Going to a quilt retreat alone 27 Aug 2013 17:00 #109208

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All my close quilting buddies live a long way from here, so I often go to workshops (and also retreats) on my own. It has never been a problem. After all, we all have a lot in common (large fabric stash, at least 5 or six rotary cutters, a collection of sewing machines, heaven only knows how many quilting books, a constant craving for chocolate, .......)

The only thing I will insist on, and gladly pay the extra money for: A room I don't have to share with others. I like a little privacy, even though I'm quite extrovert by nature.

Going just a tiny bit off on a tangent: After getting divorced years ago, I found it quite amazing how many people just will not do anything or go anywhere on their own. They would rather stay at home. I'm not prepared to limit my horizon and the opportunities to experience new things because I'm on my own. So, I'll do anything I want to. I would draw the line at 'wing-walking' or cage fighting. Giggle......

Please, please, go on that retreat. You'll love it! And then tell us all about it. We are a very inquisitive lot.

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Re: Going to a quilt retreat alone 27 Aug 2013 16:47 #109205

twiglet OFFLINE Posts: 3849 Thank you received: 546	I've been on a quilting weekend alone and it was great after all you've got something in common with the other people to begin with Go for it
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Re: Going to a quilt retreat alone 27 Aug 2013 16:45 #109204

crocus999 OFFLINE Posts: 1909 Thank you received: 149	Hey, great idea Rita! Tell us about it??
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Re: Going to a quilt retreat alone 27 Aug 2013 16:34 #109201

Reetzbobeetz OFFLINE Posts: 4193 Thank you received: 209	I have gone to a class on my own too and it was great. If you don't want to go alone you could always see if anybody here in the TQS community would be interested in going. I want to hear all about it too, please.
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Re: Going to a quilt retreat alone 27 Aug 2013 16:32 #109199

ritzy OFFLINE Posts: 2963 Thank you received: 82	I have gone to classes alone and it wasn't a problem. I went to a quilt shop while staying with my daughter when we lost Isabel. They invited me to join them for their quilt along--everyone brought their own project--they were very kind and made me fit right in.
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Re: Going to a quilt retreat alone 27 Aug 2013 16:16 #109196

loise98 OFFLINE Posts: 2932 Thank you received: 267	I say go for it. It will be an adventure.
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Re: Going to a quilt retreat alone 27 Aug 2013 16:11 #109195

rehak OFFLINE Posts: 2783 Thank you received: 458	Oh yeah, if you go, please tell us about it and post pictures. We all love to join in vicariously when we can't be there in person! Nancy
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Re: Going to a quilt retreat alone 27 Aug 2013 15:41 #109191

crocus999 OFFLINE Posts: 1909 Thank you received: 149	I've gone to things alone and it's never been a problem. You never know, you may end up making a new best friend!
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Re: Going to a quilt retreat alone 27 Aug 2013 15:22 #109187

Zarah OFFLINE Posts: 1526 Thank you received: 30	Maybe it would be an opportunity to meet a new friend that will go with you later.
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Re: Going to a quilt retreat alone 27 Aug 2013 15:16 #109184

rehak OFFLINE Posts: 2783 Thank you received: 458	I went to one by myself and it was WONDERFUL! I'm very introverted, but everyone just took me in and made me feel like part of the family. Of course different groups can be different, but my experience with quilters is that you will much more likely have a wonderful time than not. Nancy
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Going to a quilt retreat alone 27 Aug 2013 14:43 #109182

Disneygranny OFFLINE Posts: 24	I would like to go to a quilt retreat but I don't have friends who are interested. I would like your opinion on someone going and not knowing anyone. I have a fear that the ladies who attend all have good friends there and I will feel uncomfortable. Could you give me your opinions if you have gone by yourself or how you feel when you see someone at a retreat that appears alone. Thanks so much.
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