Quilting Retreat by myself
#32
I joined our guild with my neighbor who ended up moving out of state. At first when she left I was going to quit but I have met many wonderful women in this guild. I did our retreat last year by myself and you really get to know people better. Give it a chance. I'm sure you will meet many friendly quilters. If you have any sew days try that outm to see how comfortable you feel. Good luck.
#33
Did they mention when their next retreat would be, some have them twice a year? My brother lives in North Florida and that would be nice to do both while heading that way. I am going to two next month that are local, here in central Florida. I go alone, but have the greatest times, I do not care for sewing alone at home, so I get a lot accomplished when around others.
I just returned from a Quilting Retreat put on by Quilting by the Bay in Panama City Beach, FL. I went all by myself and wondered how the weekend would turn out. It was wonderful! I met ladies from all over. If you have ever wanted to go on a retreat and don't have anyone else to go with. Don't hesitate, I think I got more out of it than if I had gone with friends. We shared a table and if I had brought a quilting partner, we would have shared. As it was, my table partner was from Maine. She was lovely! Now I have a new friend. I can describe the Retreat as similar to a cruise. Everything was paid for in advance so once there, no worries. So if you have ever wanted to go, Go!
#37
Good for you! I know this sounds strange, but @ the 1st quilt retreat I attended, I was not a quilter and I knew no one. I just wanted to go and it was affordable. I brought some projects and had a great time and met many, many great gals. Fast forward....I have been quilting for 5 years now and some of those original gals are fast friends.
#38
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Location: Houston, TX
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So glad you had a great time. Since my husband passed away several years ago I have had to make myself go places by myself. It is hard and sometimes I still have to talk myself into it. May my next goal will be a retreat.
Thanks for sharing your adventure with us!
Thanks for sharing your adventure with us!
#39
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Did they mention when their next retreat would be, some have them twice a year? My brother lives in North Florida and that would be nice to do both while heading that way. I am going to two next month that are local, here in central Florida. I go alone, but have the greatest times, I do not care for sewing alone at home, so I get a lot accomplished when around others.
I learned that a room of my own is perfect. After socializing all day, I was ready for some quiet time at night. It was worth paying more for that luxury.
Thanks for all the kudos everyone. I hope anyone who goes on one, has a great a time like I did.
#40
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Charleston, WV
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I'm going to a retreat this weekend by myself. This is the 6th year for this retreat, but I always had a roommate. I go to about three or four retreats a year. I am kinda looking forward to having the room to myself. I have never stayed in a motel room by myself and I am 66 years old.
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