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April 2 - Smokey Bear Retreat
 I truly had a fabulous weekend. Six of my Eureka quilting friends and I went to Smokey Bear Ranch, near Glacier National Park, and stitched our hearts out for THREE --- count 'em - 1-2-3 DAYS. WOW! It was grand.
This first photo shows Marilyn & Mel. Marilyn finished a quilt she'd started as a mystery of the month - stunning. Mel finished her Eureka blocks, and then totally assembled a memory quilt for a relative who is fighting Breast cancer -- really a special quilt.
 Looking down from the top -- on Mel, and across the table is Deb, who assembled and created some individual effects to a mystery she wanted to finish. It came out really super.
 Barb and Kay and Lori -- only Kay is looking at you. Barb spent most of her weekend building a spectacular log cabin for her sister. Lori - who stitches with incredible speed and accuracy, completed her Eureka, then quilted two quilts for some special little people. Kay put the Caboose block for our upcoming Outdoor Quilt Show together, then made a one block wonder using my Pink Fuchsia II fabric.
 As I mentioned, we were right next to Glacier Park. They've had a bit of snow this winter, and we had even more while we were there. On all three days I enjoyed a walk in the fresh air -- and their wonderful 'pup', Smokey, a 150# Newfoundland went along. He's truly special!
It was a wonderful BREAK. And, yes, I stitched. Made a scrappy blue and yellow Hunter's Star and then played with beads for a while.
Anxious to return there!!
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