Retreating in Shipshewana

I had a wonderful time last week at the Jane Stickle Quilt Retreat in Shipshewana, Indiana.   The town is a fun place to visit, and it's always nice to catch up with friends that I haven't seen in awhile.   Our group came together over 25 years ago because we were all making the Dear Jane quilt.  I started attending the retreat in 2001.  I've missed a few retreats, but for the most part I've been there.  

Here are some photos from around town:

Yoders Department Store.  

At the side of the building there are several barn quilts.

The Free Manure sign always makes me laugh.

The gazebo out in front of Yoders.  

The Blue Gate.  

There's popcorn at the north end of town.......

and popcorn at the south end of town.  

Things are quiet on Sunday mornings.   Everything is closed.  

There are a lot of different shops and restaurants in the Davis Mercantile building.  

These are just a few photos from around town.  In my next post I'll show you some of the shops I visited while I was there.  

I did a lot of socializing at the retreat, but I really did sew.   Here are the hexagons I worked on.  They are 3/4".   I don't really have a plan for a quilt just yet.   I just like cutting and sewing them.  

I also did some needle turn applique on the leaves in the border of my Just Judie quilt.  The center hexagons are all done in Tilda fabrics. 

I was able to sit out on the porch yesterday afternoon and stitch some, but it's a lot cooler today.   We have another freeze warning for tonight.  Our frost free date where I live is May 10 so I won't plant any flowers until at least that date.  

Until next time.....

Thanks for stopping by for a visit.

I hope you are finding some time to stitch today.