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| Peggy's quilt covered car greeted retreat attendees. |
On May 12-15, the annual ALCQ retreat was held at North Star Bible Camp near Willow, AK. Thank you to the quilt shops in Anchorage, Palmer, and Wasilla who donated items for our goody bags and door prizes. The shops are listed in this blog sidebar. Thanks also to the camp staff for making our stay pleasant and comfortable. Finally, thanks go to the Retreat Committee who worked hard to make our weekend fun and productive.
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| Committee Chairperson Cheryl |
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| Retreat Committee member Barbara gave instructions on how to finish our goody bags. Our challenge for next year is to bring our customized goody bags to show everyone. |
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| Elaine, another Retreat Committee member, explains how she finished her tote bag. |
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| Joan and Rhonda, also Retreat Committee members, showed their finished bags. |
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| One of our most popular activities is the raffle basket. Last year's raffle proceeds supported two baskets this year. Thanks to Olivia, a committee member who spent hours choosing just the right items for the baskets. |
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| In keeping with the candy theme, the small quilt challenge was to make a quilt representing a favorite candy bar. |
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| Diane won the Viewer's Choice award for her quilt representing her husband catching her sneaking candy. |
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| The block for the drawing was titled "Milky Way". |
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| Each attendee brought a half yard of spectacular fabric for our fabric exchange. |
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| Cathie, Peggy, and Marge with their final fabrics. |
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| Dawn and Julia |
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| Elaine, Marilyn M, Katy, Marilyn B, and Lynne |
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| Joan K, Cheryl, and Olivia |
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| Mary B, Jacky S, and bashful Skeeter |
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| Sandra and Betty |
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| Winnie, Mary G, and Margaret |
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| Clara Jo |
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| Patsy works on an appliqué piece. |
