Busy Packing...

Some of the projects I'm taking along to complete

 When we used to live in Wisconsin, the time leading up to deer hunting 

season each fall was as sacred an activity as the actual hunt. Hunters

spend weeks preparing their gear, planning their strategy and packing.

I found a similarity between the pre-hunt planning and my activities today.

I'm getting ready for a three-day quilting retreat with some of my friends.

It's been organized by Susan Slaton of Wazoo Quilter. She does four of

these retreats per year, and this will be the first one I'm going to attend.

One of my quilt projects for the retreat

I'm taking a quilt kit that I assembled as one of my projects, and I still have one

more to prep (it's supposed to be a "quick and easy" project Susan will share). 

I'm also packing a couple of handwork projects just in case I decide to sit back

and stitch into the evenings. I have sleeves to sew into the backs of the quilts

I'm entering in our upcoming quilt show, tablet cases to finish and even new

potholders I need to make for our kitchen! I'll finish my bunny table runner, too.

A new pincushion to make at retreat

I'll be away from home from Sunday until Wednesday evening. 

Handsome said he and Tag are "still deciding whether or not they'll let 

me go at all". I'll continue to pack, assuming that they won't block the 

driveway so I can't leave. Of course, he's kidding, but it's a sweet game 

we play. After all, it's not that far away...only an hour or so up to Sebring.

Most importantly, my dear husband will be just fine while I'm gone. 

He's not one of those guys who can't thrive on his own. He rocks!

Today, I'll be at Sandy's for Coffee Club, and then come back to finish 

packing. I've got a list and everything! What are you doing this weekend?