Betsy Chutchian Retreat

Blended Quilts

  We were thrilled to have Betsy Chutchian at The Main House in early December for a retreat.  Betsy brought many beautiful quilts for everyone to see and enjoy.  These quilts show the color combinations and fabric choices used to create a "blended quilt". 

   If you get the chance to take a class from Betsy, be sure and go.  You will learn so much about color combinations and the "blending" of fabrics to create one of these fabulous quilts for yourself.

Alice and Sandy working on their quilts

   Everyone enjoyed the chance to take a few days before the Holidays to relax and enjoy sewing.  Many of the gals sewed late into the night as they all worked on their own version of a blended quilt.

   Betsy was there to give guidance on color and fabric choices.  Many beautiful quilts were well on their way to completion at the end of this retreat.

Discussion about fabric placement

    Kay and Fonza are busy discussing the placement of various prints on the design wall.  Everyone in the class had their own design board which gave gals the chance to stand back and analize their quilts before actually stitching.

     There was always someone with helpful suggestions!!