Spring Retreat was Awesome!

Thank heavens for Laurissa Memmott taking some pictures on her camera! I'll do better at getting pictures of you beautiful girls and your amazing quilting projects! 


Check back soon for recipes and our first 'Tensisters TV' spot with our favorite Davidene!

We thought we were being filmed here- but it was a still picture! Davidene is a natural! You are going to love her demo!

 Christy and Millie came together- they both work part time at Gracie Lou's Quilt shop in Salem,Utah.


 Millie is a talented long arm quilter--fyi! 


Christy was amazing me with her talent of coordinating fabrics together at our 'traveling quilt shop'! Everyone loved getting to know her! 

Donna is busy piecing!

Gail and Brenda are a spot of
sunshine wherever they go!They helped us have
'SEW' much fun with the
Accu Cutter!

Jamie snuck in a little sewing and
made two adorable skirts!

We were noticing that Kristy and Nicole were a little less chatty than the rest of us-- then we saw how much sewing they were getting done--wow!!
They both work part time at the Quilting Cottage in American Fork, Ut.

Here is a sample of some of
Nicole's 'Baskets Around'
Quiltsmart project!

One of my favorite people ever! And one
of the most talented quilters you will
ever meet--Pamela Morgan

Alece and Amy are Pamela's daughters
and were such a wonderful addition
to the retreat! They inspired us all with
what they did with the mystery quilt!

 We had a fun show and tell- I promise to do better next time with pictures! Here are a few of Nicole's quilts that she was sneaking out without us seeing them!! All Quiltsmart! Baskets Around, Lone Star, and Pumpkin Seed!

We all loved getting to know sweet Vicki
from Blackfoot, Idaho! She's working hard on her beautiful Lone Star.

Carmen doing a little visiting!

What a treat to have Vicki's sister Pat and her friend Terri come all the way from
New Mexico!

Carmen showing everyone the fun of
Raw Edge Applique! Kristy,my favorite
sister in law,came from Logan,UT

Speaking of traveling...Carrie,
 Dalene, and Donna came all
the way from northern California!
These girls know how to have fun!

Davidene got SO much done!

I can not say enough good about
Debbie and Jamie! Our
'hospitality hostesses'!
 All our meals were most
definitely prepared with love!

It was amazing to have two of my 
darling sisters,  Laurissa and 
Shelley at the retreat! 

And darling Amy...her smile and friendly
conversation brightened each day!

Carmen, Laurissa, and our sister in law Kristy

having a little shopping fun!

Wow! And that's not even everyone! I'm still gathering a few more pictures to share... stay tuned!

Spring is in the Air!

Tensisters Spring Retreat

March  22,23,24,2012

Join us at the Hideaway Valley Retreat  for 

three days of classes, free quilting time,

  friendship, and yummy food! Hosted by 

Carmen Geddes

Local and National Quilt Instructor

Tuition: 

$225* for shared room

$270* for single room (limited space)

*Price includes your room, meals, and all the classes. Kit fees are separate.

Email for Registration form and info at 

10sisters.retreat@gmail.com

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Thursday night Mystery fun quilt! Bring 50- 100 five inch squares(scrappy is best!), or two charm packs to create a great quilt top with a fun, creative technique.

(You won’t believe your eyes!)

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Friday Class: Quiltsmart Extravaganza!! Choose the Heirloom Quilt you've always wanted to create! If you are an experienced quilter or a beginner, Quiltsmart is for you! Check out tensisters.com for the other great patterns!

Drunkard's Path

Lone Star

Double Wedding Ring

Baskets Around

 

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Descriptions:

Lone Star: Choose from a  58”, 38”, or 18” star(this one makes four stars)

Baskets Around: Makes a twin  to queen size*

Double Wedding Ring: Makes a twin size*

Drunkard’s Path: Makes a twin to queen size*

*There will be extra interfacing to purchase if you wish!  ...

Saturday: Free sewing time: Work on class project or bring  your own to work on !    ... Mini Classes:

·       Piping in Borders!

·       Traditional Goes Raw Edge !  ...

Email me for a Registration form and info at 

10sisters.retreat@gmail.com  ...

Announcing the Fall Retreat!

October is the month to retreat!
Hello my fellow quilters-- 
I am so happy to share the news about my upcoming retreat to 

Hideaway Valley!

Tensisters Handicraft Sweet Retreat

October 6, 7, 8, 2011

Come join us for three days and two nights of great food, great company, and great quilting instruction held at beautiful Hideaway Valley Retreat! Look forward to your welcome gift and lots of goodies throughout the retreat! Lots of free time to sew your own projects!

Tuition includes accommodations, meals, and all classes taught by national quilt instructor Carmen Geddes

Classes:

• This is Not your Grandmother’s Lone Star – Design, Color and More!

• Or: Hunter’s Star- Two color Magic!

• Scalloped Edges and More

• Midnight Mini Class: Marking Tips—Tools and Tips of the Trade

• Midnight Mini Class: Finishing the Binding Ends

Tuition: $195 for shared room $240 for private room*
We are glad to take any major credit card if you wish!! 

Check in 10 am Thursday Check out Saturday 3 pm

*Private rooms are limited and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis

*Kit fees are separate from tuition

There is a link to the Hideaway retreat or go to hideawayvalley.typepad.com.

To register, please email Carmen at 10sisters.retreat@gmail.com . 
A registration form will be emailed to you.

Here are some pictures and class descriptions:

Scalloped Edges and More!

Bring your own quilt tops to mark or create samples to help you remember all the great tips and techniques to create beautiful scalloped, wavy and other unique edges to your quilt!

There will be instruction for attaching binding also!

Supply List:

½ yd quilted fabric for Marking Sample

Binding if you’d like

Marking Pen- air or water soluble

Basic Sewing Supplies*

Or bring a quilt top or two to mark in class. If you are planning on sewing on the binding, bring that also.

Lone Star- 
Color and Design

This is Not your Grandmother’s Lone Star! Using Quiltsmart engineered interfacing you will create a one of a kind masterpiece! Lots of fun design choices!

The technique is the same, but you can choose to make any of three sizes: 58”, 38” or 19”.

Supply List:

Quiltsmart Lone Star Kit – You may already have one, you can order one from Carmen, they are available at Broadbents in Lehi, Utah- 
just let me know.

Fabric: After you decide which size you want to make, a fabric supply list can be sent to you.

Applique Pressing Sheet

Basic Sewing Supplies*

Hunter’s Star:Two Color Magic*

(*This is the other choice if you don’t want to do Lone Star)

Take a deep breath and forget everything you know about making a Hunter’s Star quilt! Now imagine a new method that has no angles to measure and no templates! And imagine that this technique gives you perfect corner matching and nice flat sections. Oh yes, imagine fast and easy too! Supply List: Quiltsmart Hunter’s Start Kit (makes aprox 40”x50” top) You may already have one, you can order one from Carmen, they are available at Broadbents in Lehi, Utah. Remember, email Carmen at 10sisters.retreat@gmail.com for registration info! Look forward to hearing from you!

There really ARE Ten Sisters!

Wow- the quilt retreat was fantastic-- I'll be getting pictures up very soon about that!
Just a quick post to share a picture of all TEN sisters together -- it's been eight years since we've all been together! From oldest to youngest-- Merradyth, April, Noelle, Carolyn, Hilary, Miriam, Shelley, Carmen, Brigitt, Laurissa--whew! Needless to say-- lots of late night gab sessions, foot rubs, and cocoa!

Variation for the Pumkin Seed at the Retreat!

Hello Quilting Friends--
We hope you have had a wonderful holiday season! Now it is the time to renew and take on some new projects! What better way to kick off this new year than attending the Tensisters Quilt Retreat held January 20-22 (Thursday thru Saturday) at the Hideaway Valley Retreat! Scroll down to see pictures of all the classes!

Please join us for an incredible weekend of fun, quilting and good food!

Three days and two nights! Price includes accommodations,all classes, and meals.
Open the attached registration form for details and prices!


Get a group of friends or come by yourself--but sign up now- time is running out! Please feel free to pass this email on to any quilting friends you think may be interested!!


Please email us at 10sisters.retreat@gmail.com with any questions

Check In Thursday ,January 20 starting at 10 am
Check Out Saturday, January 22 by 4 pm

Classes will be:
Thursday 6:30 - 9 pm : Quiltsmart Pumpkin Seed or the Rose Dream - a fun variation of the Pumpkin Seed Quilt. This is an old traditional quilt block and I am so excited that we can make this using Quiltsmart! Instructions for this quilt will be available at the retreat.
Friday 10 am - 12:30 pm : Machine Applique Row Quilt
Saturday 10 am - 12:30 pm: Borders and Bindings

You will have lots of free-time to work on your own projects or continue with the class project with Carmen and helpers!


Retreat Registration
Please see the attached registration form
Please fill out and mail with your payment to:
Tensisters Handicraft
2282 Valley Drive
Eagle Mountain,UT 84005


Hope to hear from you soon!

Carmen Geddes and some of her Ten sisters!!

$5 Promo Code for HMQS Show

Class Updates: November and beyond

I just returned from the Houston Quilt Market... Talk about sensory overload! Hundreds of beautiful new fabric lines, notions and gadgets galore—all to make our quilting experience easier and more fun!

Speaking of easy and fun, I was there working in the Quiltsmart booth and WOW! My fellow quilters were all so excited to see how fun, fast, and easy it is to make "difficult" quilts with Quiltsmart printed interfacing patterns!
You should make a trip to the Quilt Market if you have never had a chance. It is always such a great experience. Not to mention all the great goodies to buy!

Hideaway Retreat Update: I have been so thrilled to see everyone who's registered for the retreat! I hope to see more of you sign up while there are still spots available. We are going to have a wonderful time! I am so excited! I realized that there is a typo on the registration form—do I have to fire my secretary? Oh wait, that’s me! Please email 10sisters.retreat@gmail.com for a new registration form.

Monthly calendar: Be sure to check in to find out when and where I will be teaching!

November's Calendar:

Nov. 17: Machine Applique Club at Broadbent's Quilt shop in Lehi, UT (801-768-9201) featuring Piece O' Cake Designs "My Whimsical Quilt Garden".

Nov. 18: Quiltsmart Club from 9:30-12 noon at Broadbent's Quilt shop in Lehi, UT (801-768-9201)

*The Quiltsmart Club is a 2 1/2 hour class. The cost is $60 + supplies. We meet once a month, for six months. Class is usually held the third Thursday of each month. I teach a different pattern or technique every month; you can move at your own pace and finish either a block or a whole quilt. Call Broadbent's to sign up.

Nov. 19 and 20: Quiltsmart Hunter’s Star Retreat Eagle Mtn, UT -- FULL