2013 Quilting at the Monastery of the Ascension

This quilt blog is about quilting at the Monastery of the Ascension in April of each year.  I am going every April.  It seems a good time of year to get out of town and meet up with some lovely creative souls. I have made new friends and learned so much.  It is a time of relaxing away from the everyday business of life and getting to play at what I love.  All I have to do is show up for the meals! And what meals!  I am gluten intolerant and do not have to worry.  I am at peace. 
It is difficult to have to pack up on the last day and say good-bye.  I am heading back to my regular busy routine.  But I travel with a friend and have good conversation. 
This year Art and Michelle arrived at our time of packing up.  What cheery faces!  They came to assist Julia who had to leave earlier than usual due to an appointment.  Art is the most helpful person.  He was assisting everyone!  Do you know how much stuff each quilter brings to these retreats?  I know my Blazer is perfect for Ruth, myself, and all our quilting accouterments, but one more passenger and their stuff would have to ride on the roof!  Our sweet sister act comes from afar in a Suburban, carrying four quilters and all their stuff.  Art arrived on the scene in the nick of time.  He was lifting and organizing. What a guy!  Meanwhile, Michelle was probably inside wondering where he got to.


Art helps Rose and Company pack the Suburban for the trip home