I got back yesterday afternoon from the Dallas Modern Quilt Guild’s retreat at the Compass Centre. It was blast. I spent two days and nights sewing with friends, learning new techniques, giggling, eating, and relaxing. Did I mention all meals were provided? Fabulous. There were also cookies the size of my head. Yum 
I finished this baby quilt for Harper. It’s made with Kate Spain’s Fandango flannel,
and backed in Minky fabric. It feels heavenly. SO glad I get to hold her all bundled up in this one
Then I made a dear friend a baby quilt for her little one.
Here’s his little monogram that I appliqued on. This quilt has polyester batting (the first one had cotton). The polyester batting I used is pretty lofty so this quilt has a good “squish” factor. Also backed in minky. This quilt features “Lily and Will” as well as “Martinique” by Moda.
Then I pieced and basted a giant picnic quilt for my fam. This one features some of my favorite lines from Moda. I don’t think this quilt will get lost in a crowd, do you?
I loved these design walls at the retreat. I don’t have one at home but they were so helpful in laying out blocks. Here’s April using her design wall:
Here are some gals helping Melanie baste her gorgeous quilt:
And I thought I took more pictures, but I guess I was too busy eating, laughing, and quilting. A good problem to have, if you ask me!
Brad spent the weekend spoiling my cutie pies. I sure was glad to see him and my little butter beans when I got home.
Very awesome! The Austin Modern Quilt Guild is trying to plan a retreat in February…. we are SO EXCITED! I’ve never done a quilting retreat before. I can’t wait!
Hey Bobbi, oh that’s so fun you guys are planning a retreat. I can’t wait to hear about it! We had so much fun and it’s such a great break from daily life, ya know?
All of your projects came out SO cute, Jenny! I love love love your picnic blanket, the super soft flannel for Harper and the monogram on your gift quilt was such a nice touch! :^)
Oh Jenny, Harper is going to love her quilt! I love the baby quilts and love Love LOVE the picnic quilt. Love the extra borders and the colors you chose! I’d love to see a picture when it’s quilted! Hope you liked it!
So cute Jenny!!! Harper’s going to love her blankie!
Quilts are the BEST! You did a super job and I love the personal touch you added to Harper’s…what a beautiful job on all of them, you superwoman you!!! Oh, and those photos of Brad and the girls totally cracked me up! Just adorable!
Hello!! Hailing from the San Antonio Modern Quilt Guild…this is the Vice President…so watch out for this force to be reckoned with
I love your baby quilts and your work!
Glad you had a fun retreat. I am jealous, even though I had a great time at the Houston Quilt Festival. Your quilts are wonderful. I have a portable design wall by http://www.cherylannsdesignwall.com and really love it. Very compact and helpful.
Thanks for the portable design wall link – awesome!