Our Massachusetts Quilting Story

 We gathered as a small group in the Berkshires for our third annual sewing retreat. We stayed at a family residence, Waldtreff, out in Becket, Massachusetts. Amanda, Jessie, Julie, Mauren, Sarah and myself all spent the weekend together crafting. Not everyone sewed but we all had a great time and the time together (and away from spouses & kids) was much appreciated. Amanda, Maureen and Nikki all arrived Thursday evening. Sarah and Jessie arrived Friday. Julie arrived Saturday morning. This was our 2nd year at Waldtreff and I think we got into a rhythm of really knowing the space. This year, our schedules worked best for end of October but I think we'd be better off going earlier in October if possible. Hopefully next year we can plan a date earlier in the month. Things that worked well: Waldtreff finally has high-speed fiber optic internet! YAY! Maureen's design wall - it was used by multiple people and very helpful using the kitchen island as a cutting station doing simpl...

We gathered as a small group in the Berkshires for our first annual sewing retreat. We stayed at a family residence, Laurel House, out in Becket Massachusetts.  Amanda, Maureen, Sarah, and I all spent the weekend sewing and enjoyed ourselves immensely. While we had a fantastic time, we decided that a larger house would be better for our needs. Early next year, we will begin to plan a date to do another ladies' sewing weekend away. We decided that a yearly tradition in the fall works really well. Don's uncle will most definitely allow us to use the house for a long weekend away so long as we tell him in advance. Waldtreff will be a much better space for us to use where we won't have to move around much furniture. The large open floor plan at Waldtreff will allow us to not have to shuffle as much around, especially when people want to take a break or at meals. Need to discuss date for next year. Early to mid October is preferred but Waldtreff is typically unavail at that time...