Sew- In Such fun!!!

The Annual Sew-In (known as CAMP in my world) was held last weekend .

 I am in charge of the  Sewing Sisters Boutique and  also the ironing stations.  I have 6 wooden ironing boards made just for our use.  So it looks likes lots of stuff but.... it is not all mine per se.

Ironing boards in black bags stacked up

We partied and sewed for 4 nights and 5 days.  There were over 70 women - I know, you can hear the noise already can't you?

The ballroom of the Embassy Suites Hotel was loaded with our tables full of sewing machines, fabric, notions and tons more stuff.

Each year we have a charity raffle.   This year we chose to donate to Sunshine Acres Children's Home. They take in children age five years to college who are homeless and provide care they would not get otherwise.  A terrific organization.  We raised over $800 to benefit the home.



We also have a Sewing Sisters Boutique  which is donated goods from our ladies of fabric, notions and much more. Money is donated by each person who shops the table.  Thanks to my table mates help this runs very smoothly.

Here are a few pics of the before opening of the Boutique and the after grab fest.

Before the big reveal!

 

 

 

There was a fun Happy Hour each evening and so many laughs our sides hurt!  Each morning we had cooked to order breakfast and lunch and dinner served at our dining tables.   Really rough  LOL.

  

We all bring our own projects to work on but it is so nice to know we have lots of people we can call on for HELP!

 

Sylvia,   Betty,   Carol   and Earleen

Check out these pants Betsy could almost get both of her little legs in one pants leg!!
 

Lou Hurst

Carol and Sue in Front





 

 

Pat

 

Ironing stations down the middle of the room.

 

 

I was the lucky recipient of a new glass with an embroidered flip flop coaster from Mary. 

 

 

 

 

My best friend Beverly and family went to Germany and France recently and brought me back wonderful presents.

 

First is a beautiful pocket mirror from Germany....

 

 Mirror, Mirror on the wall who is the fairest one of ALL.

 

                         Me!!!    - well who did you think I was going to name?

 



 



 

 

 

Cindy, Bev's daughter, (like  my daughter too) sent me a pair of scissors that look like a bird.    They are from Paris and truly fantabulous!  Sooooo Cool.

 

 

 

 

The last night the four of us table mates have a toast to our wonderful times and friendship.

 

 

This year's pic    Here's to 2014!

 

Lynn              Beverly         Betsy          Mary