Gruber's Retreat 2014

We just had our fifth Gruber's retreat, and I just can't put into words how much I love these girls! 

Cindy, Amanda Jean, me, Doris, Toni, Mary, Terri and Stephanie 
Michelle and Shelly were missed, but we sewed virtually through Instagram hashtags, texting, and FaceTiming.  Fun, but so not the same.

don't ya love technology?!
We added an extra day this year which still wasn't enough. 

Mary and Doris
During our four days we did our fair share of hugging,

silliness after a day of sewing
and laughing,

pieced all my MCM Bee spiderweb blocks
and sewing,

our one night out
and eating,

collaborative quilt (read more on AJ's blog)

show and telling,

fabric sharing is just one aspect of our sharing

and sharing,

Thanks Soak for the nail polish and Flatter spray!
and primping,

behind of the scenes of our traditional group photo
and picture taking,

gifts from my sweet and creative friends
and of course happy exchanging!

(photo from Toni's IG feed....love her quilt!)

Is it July, 2015 yet?!