Starry Starry Night Retreat - Part 4 - The End

At the Starry Starry Night

Craft Taffy Retreat 2015,

we had an amazing

guest teacher

who taught...  

Kathy and the retreaters 

just got right to it.

 

They started with 2.5" strips

or jelly rolls.

 

 

We had diamonds

everywhere.

 

They sewed away and

here is what they ended up with - 

 

Here is Brenda's...

 

You can do a planned pattern

or totally scrappy.

 

Lynette's is planned on the left and

Shelto's is scrappy.

Same fabric line, but they look so different.

This sweet one is for Nancy's baby-to-be.

Made by her and her mom, Diane.

Paula's star with that

pretty green background.

 

Shauna's in progress.

Completed!

Ramona did this planned

one from a jelly roll.

Worked out great!

 

This is LeAnn's in progress.

 

Cute Christmas line -

 Holly's Tree Farm.

Gwyn's stunning roses.

Jojo's Color Theory Star.

This was made with one jelly roll.

They were amazing.

I was wishing I had taken the class.

  

But I have this one that

Kathy made!

True Love!

I think Kathy and I were competing on

who could take the most pictures.

Kathy did a much better write up 

about these on her blog.

And did a great retreat report.

 

Kathy, it was so nice having 

you there!

You're pretty awesome.

Click to read more about the 2015 retreats.

See here for info on Craft Taffy.

Starry Starry Night Retreat 2015 ~ Part 3

 

The Craft Taffy Retreat goes on....

to Session 2

in gorgeous McCall, Idaho.

 

 

We do the same program

during both retreats,

so for more details, see Part 2.

 

 

There's Des in the kitchen.

Crank up her 'cooking' music.

 

 

This was my favorite breakfast -

Farmers' Market Tacos.

I forgot to take a picture of it (twice). 

  

 

 

Valerie won a stained glass star

from Kurt Knudsen.

We love their stars!

 

 

In case you were wondering,

LeAnn was our

Dancing With the Stars Winner!

She's got the moves!

 

Still sewing...

 

 

Our Retreat

featured an amazing Lone Star class

taught by Kathy Olkowski.

More on that in Part 4.

 

 

 We saw deer, fox, gnats,

you name it... 

 

 

Took a walk to the beach. 

Payette Lake

 

 

Shelto took a dare. 

 

Our retreaters come from all over,

we have mothers and daughters,

cousins, sisters, 

in this session - a group of 5 sisters,

far apart friends,

new friends,

old friends.

 

It's a great time to create and connect.

  

 

 At the end of each retreat,

we like to have a treat for the road.

This year Des made a

Starry Starry Night CD -

featuring selected celestial songs.  :)

 

 

This retreat was our 4th year.

Each one has definitely been memorable.

I love these retreats; I love these ladies.

I love planning them with my sis. 

It gives us a great excuse to spend more time together.

 

 

Click to read more about the 2015 retreats.

See here for info on Craft Taffy.

 

Starry Starry Night Retreat 2015 ~ Part 2

Our Craft Taffy - Session 1 retreaters

arrived, settled in

and started sewing. 

At our first night gathering,

we did introductions

and exchanged fat quarters.

Nancy taught us

how to make a fun tote

out of fat quarters.

Thanks Nancy!

Oh, the competition was

fierce in our

Dancing With the Stars

battle.

[side note: I put this pic on instagram and

 Tony Dovolani hearted it. :)]

These ladies know how to move. 

So fun and such

great participation!

Brenda,

wearing the coveted

 mirrorball necklace,

was our

big winner!

  Music,

munchies and

 more sewing.

 

Today's horoscope...

this was how we gave out one of the door prizes.

Lots of different advice, but the winner's

had a secret message.

And then there's always

the food...

Yummy prosciutto and

 a grilled veggie pizza, watermelon

and Key Lime Pops.  Croissants...

 

Dining Alfresco

  

 LeAnn taught us to make

some tasty sweet and

savory pretzel bites.

 Brenda was the first one done

with a Lone Star.

Nancy and Diane made a sweet pink one

for Nancy's little girl that's coming soon. 

Good times!

You guys make me smile.  

Miss all of you!

  

Session 1 was a pleasure,

onto Session 2!

Click to read more about the 2015 retreats.

See here for info on Craft Taffy.