Well I'm back from my Two day sewing retreat that turned into three days at my mom's! We banished Dad for those days.

Here was day one chef salads and a couple beers.

Here is what happens when fabric is not contained in the sewing cave.

Now I remember why I like the freedom of liberated quilting. Following instructions is not my thing. So mom read the recipe and I cut.

They are not quilt finished, need a flower and leaves on top and to be filled with bird grit. This little pin cushion piece of cake was NOT a piece of cake to make.

So after following the rules on the cake we decided to play with some new applique patterns by Florine Johnson Designs
www.florinejohnsondesigns.com . This one is Radical Rooster Rowdy. MY mom did this one .

This one is Radical Rooster Rock I did him. Now you know why fabric was scattered everywhere as we were trying to find just the right "feathers" Funny how mom went with the bright colors and I was the one that went with more understated colors.

We also talked and watch TV and went shopping and ate and ate and had a great time. I'm so glad my mom is my best friend.