Jeanette handed out kits and instructions for a temari ball workshop that we are holding at our August meeting. We had to do about an hours worth of preparation wrapping the balls with thread and we were given homework to ‘mark’ the ball with metallic thread before we learn to decorate them at the workshop….

Fifteen intrepid quilters adventured into the wilds of Lower Portland to Ferndale Country Retreat for a long weekend of camaraderie, sewing, embroidery, eating and laughter. Communing with nature, we were greeted by Gang-gang Cockatoos in the trees outside our conference room. Quilters in action – most of us worked on finishing quilts along with a…