Squeeellllll !!!! Its Retreat Time ")

Come Join the fun of a weekend of Quilt & Bag making,
We have a Massive weekend of quilting and bag making fun...with lots of games and prizes along
the way.

** SPOTS ARE LIMITED!!!! and filling fast...So book sooner rather than later to avoid
Disappointment. See below for contact information

**Full Price $320 per person ( we require $100 non refundable deposit to secure your spot.) ****
Please note if you can't come for any reason please contact me we are always happy to work
something out regarding your deposit.
**With option to pay remaining balance by 31st March 2018 via installments

**Food included (BYO- lollies/choc/chips, Drinks eg. coke/energy drinks etc & alcohol )
**Facebook information group. This Group will help you to keep you up to date, and get to know
each other a little bit before the Retreat with sneak peeks, games, etc.

** Lists of what to bring and supplies needed and what to Prep before the retreat will be posted into
the Facebook group, and you will be added to this private group once deposit is received. If you are
not on Facebook no worries, I will email you any relevant information.

** The above Cover picture is where we are staying overlooking a beautiful 20 acres of Bunya
Mountains ͺͺ...Fireplace to keep us toasty warm, walking tracks for those that want to take a
break. A beautiful Relaxed atmosphere for all to enjoy.
** Weather permitting on the Sunday we are at the Retreat there is a local handmade market to have
a wander around before we start sewing for the day.

** To Secure your Spot Please click "GOING" Tab (and we will message you) or send a Message to
Darvanalee Designs Long Arm Quilting Service or email us at ddsbunyamountainretreat@gmail.com
and we will forward PayPal (preffered) or Bank Account for your Deposit and future payments...any
questions PM us and we will be happy to help....

** Extras are available at cost to guest such as Massage, yoga and spa treatments....the information
and prices are available on Request...advance bookings are essential...

***Please note we are 30+ Km's from nearest town...There are no ATM's, Petrol...so plan
accordingly…We will supply everyone with a Check list closer to the event.


DD’s Bunya Mountain Quilt & Bag Retreat
Hosted by Darvanalee Designs
96 Alford Street
Kingaroy Qld 4610
Ph: Mob: 0429551970 or 07 4163 6631
Email: ddsbunyamountainretreat@gmail.com
Nicole Reed (Buhagiar)

View from the cabin where we are staying for the weekend


Till Next time
Happy Quilting ") N 

OMG!!!! It's a Skirt ")

This week my Longarm went down 

and I am waiting for he repairman to 

come and sort out the timing...

So what is a girl to do, you might ask.

Well I got out all my UFO's and sorting them into 

Quick and Easy and Need a fair amount of time.

and have started doing some of them...But that is for another 

post...

I also got out my binding Jobs and have been 

doing them...it has been perfect weather for it.

It has been raining here on and off for the better part of the 

week.

Next I got out all my bag patterns and went through

them and organised them into what I want to make and 

what I don't at this time, and if you are anything like me you 

have a collection of patterns...

It's almost to the point of

                                             Hi my name is Nicole and 

                                            I have a pattern collecting problem...so 

                            now is the time for me to make them well at least one every day or 

                  so. You can see some of what I have been making HERE .

Next I moved onto making some clothing for myself, and for me this 

is exciting as I have not made much in the way of clothing.

I have dabbled over the years but mostly in kids clothing 

as I can't really understand patterns as I am still 

learning...I got this lovely Rayon Fabric

Called Japanese Garden a few weeks back. 

Not know what I was going to make with it. 

Or even knowing where to start...I just fell in love with it.

So I started looking on YouTube for Circle Skirts

but unfortunately my fabric was not wide enough for me to 

make a full length on as that is the style of skirt I like...

Then it happened I clicked on the Crafty Gemini and sure 

enough like so many times before Vanessa, came through for the fans

with her Tutorial on how to make a Maxi Skirt and you can find the tutorial 

HERE

so with my measurements in hand I set up myself up 

to get sewing...as I didn't have a ruffle foot. 

I set my machine to the longest stitch to 

create my gathering and as you can see from the pics it has worked a treat. 

I have since found out that I can also use my Serger for ruffles too, Thank you 

Andra for the tip. Will definitely be giving it a go :) 

next as I didn't have what Vanessa used, I used a Elastic that I had on hand 

but followed the step as Vanessa did...it was a little bit difficult for it 

to line up but it was pretty close....and as this was my first skirt I was happy with it close enough...As you can see with the style of shirts I ware you can't even notice...

I have learnt a lot from making this skirt, that is for sure 

will I make? Yes another most definitely...

I have already started looking for some more 

fabric....

I really like the Rayon and how it sewed together and how it drapes over my hips..and would like to try some 

different types fabrics ...but for now I want to learn all I can about Rayon and how to use it in Different applications...

Hmmm the mind boggles on what to make...

 but I would like to master 

the Skirt making process first before moving on to my next clothing item :) ..I decided that I am going to make a couple different types

skirts with some of the fabrics that I have 

collected over time and from what I can tell they are also Rayon 

...Yes I am also a fabric 

addict too....I am sure most of you can relate LOL

I am enjoying the time I am having off from quilting as I am 

able to delve into a different worlds of sewing...

There is so much out there...

If you have never tried to make your own clothing 

then I suggest giving it a go, I promise you will 

be very please with the result....and using a resource like 

YouTube has given me the confidence to step out of 

my comfort zone and it will help you too :) 

Till Next Time 

Happy Quilting ") N