That I love Dominicans?
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| Ok, Sr. Maria Gemma is not a Dominican, she's Franciscan, but I didn't want to use someone else's picture here. Also note, that's me and my daughter, and two of my bestest friends from college. We're sisters I swear. |
In a couple weeks I'm going to be going on my first ever quilting retreat!! I've been really thinking/wanting to plan on going to the Sewing Summit next fall. But I just don't know if I can spend that kind of money on myself. We'll see. In the meantime I got a notice from the president of our local Chicago Modern Quilt Guild - about an upcoming retreat. I hadn't heard about it because, silly me, I haven't made it to a meeting yet! I thought about it for a few minutes/hours... then the deciding factor for me - it happens that the retreat is being held in Wisconsin at a retreat center on the grounds of a Dominican convent!! Oh I love nuns (one of my best friends is a Franciscan). And I studied at a dominican college. And St Catherine is my favorite - she's dominican.
lol. Sorry. I'm sure you guys don't want me getting all nerdy about saints. But here's the thing. I don't actually know anyone who quilts. I mean my friend Mary - but she's just learning and not really crazy about it. I'm excited to get to know some people in my general area, who also love to quilt!
But... what do I bring? What should I work on? lol. It's barely three weeks away. It's so exciting! I am thinking of bringing all my bee blocks (if they're all in by then) and sashing them up - wouldn't it be great to have a finished bee quilt a week after your month is over? Or do I work on something smaller and more free? I've never sewn anywhere but in my house...lol.
I hope you're all enjoying my rambling. I hope the provided meals are made by nuns... oh convent food is yummy and made with prayer! I hope I get along with everyone and make some sewing friends.
Edit: I just got a little gushy looking through my pics of Sr Gemma's entrance to the convent. It happened to be my baby's first birthday. They shared their special day together! I can't begin to tell you how happy my heart is knowing that Sr. is so happy!
Cool! I'm so happy that you're going on that retreat, I hope it's a lot of fun!! Did you go to Dominican? I went to North Park! I did go to the open house at Dominican though. I think you should bring more than one project, in case you get there and have a feel for something in particular (or if you're really busy you can get a lot done!!). :-)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to hear about the retreat! Maybe I will be able to go to the next one, too.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Sara, that you might want to bring several things to work on, just in case you're more in the mood for one thing than another (I'm afraid I would only be in the mood to talk!)
I am intrigued to know what you know about saints...and find it very interesting that you have a friend that is a nun, too (of course, nuns are people and have friends...) I just was not raised Catholic so we didn't really have nuns so it is a subject that I dont' really know much about!
I'm on a mission to find a group or just SOMEONE who loves fabric, sewing, crafting in my area! There is no one- just me! :o(
ReplyDeleteI hope the retreat is fun, I should come out of my shell and just sign up for one too!