better late than never, right?
My lateness in posting about my recent retreat should not be taken as a lack of enthusiasm.
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I had a wonderful time in Wisconsin a few weeks ago. I'd never been to that part of the US, and I hope it's not the last time.
Photo by Faith/Fresh Lemons I spent several days with Anna, Deedee, Faith, Holly, and Jeni. I love these girls!
Jeni picked me up from the airport, and we jumped right in, with a fabric shop and some thrifting.
And of course, a visit with George!
We stayed near Madison, at a gorgeous cabin. Seriously, this place was stunning.
![Retreat cabin](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5480/9314764052_8961fda877_z.jpg)
There was plenty of space for our group to relax and sew.
![Interior](https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3823/9311980421_5c183c69af_z.jpg)
The place had lots of windows, too, to give us lovely natural light.
On our last full day, we tried indigo dyeing!
![Fabric prepped for dyeing](https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3704/9311979977_3ac3078c89_z.jpg)
Using wooden (from Deedee's sweet husband) and plastic resists (Jeni purchased them from Rossie), we prepared our fabrics. Above, you can see how I prepped my pieces.
![Our collective fabric](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5469/9311973111_61a2aa89a2_z.jpg)
And look! The fabrics we dyed look beautiful together in the sun (my fabrics are in the front, center). I want to do this again, soon.
I didn't sew as much as I hoped, but I managed to finish my staple tunic, and I knit a hat. There was also MUCH eating. Deedee kept us well-fed. But, my favorite new thing?
Fried cheese curds. OMG.
I hope I can visit you again someday, Wisconsin.