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I *finally* finished the hand stitching on the binding of the Tribute Star quilt.  It turned out so well!   The pattern, Tribute Star, is a free Denyse Schmidt Pattern. I used Tula Pink's Monkey Wrench fabric for the front and her  108" wide coordinating print for the back.   Seriously, the feel of this fabric was amazing!   The aqua color is just stunning in person too. My

I have just returned from a quilt retreat in California.  Venture beach to be exact.  I fly in there and meet up with some other quilty friends.   This is the third year we have all been together.   There are old friends and new.  I always bring Captain Jack along to my retreats.   I get photos of him throughout the time we are there.   He is now the official mascot of Sew Beachy!