we were working to the last minute getting things ready (ourselves included) for the women
who come to craft weekend.
they all arrive about the same time and we start getting to know each other.
i love all the chatter on the friday night.
everyone is nervous.
everyone is feeling crazy for traveling all that way to stay at a house they have seen "on the internet"
with a lady they met "through the internet" and haven't actually even met yet!
we put their fears to rest and assure them we are going to have a GREAT time!
and then kimberlee feeds us!
we get right to it with all her delicious meals.
and then it's onto crafting.
it's a wonderful way to get to know someone.
🙂
michele finished her apron first…speedy girl.
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while we were cutting, ironing and ruffling away in the work room….
kimberlee was making apple pie in the kitchen from scratch so it was warm out of the oven!
she topped it with ice cream of course.
everyone finished their aprons and i was in bed before 2:30 AM.
not too bad girls!
they are always just so beautiful.
each one a labor of love.
they are not easy to make …. every crafter can attest to that!
but they are so proud when they are done.
as they should be!
we had a "light" breakfast that including some Drubers donuts… a local donut shop.
then we hit the road for our field trip.
my friend kerry had her first Barn Sale with vendors and a meal made by her husband.
so we went!
the meal was great….loved the cupcakes kerry!
we got to go in dairy barn.
all the cows were friendly and calm.
there was even a calf born that morning!
we left the sale and went onto to our favorite antique store.
i drove the big van.
🙂
yep….she came home to live at the farm with me.
there was no way around it.
these ladies cleaned up at the shop and barn!
they found treasures of all kinds.
kimberlee fed us chicken enchiladas, corn salad and margaritas on saturday evening.
i am always so happy because it is my favorite meal!
and it's back to crafting!
we made felt pom pom garland!
Yummi Shop sent pom poms from her etsy shop.
they were amazing!
i have never seen pom poms like this….EVER.
the colors were gorgeous.
they were heavy and perfect for crafting.
we strung them on baker's twine sent from Divine Twine.
everyone went home with a pom pom garland!
my friend JESS led a project inspired from this tutorial.
we changed it a bit and made it more Craft Weekend-ish….more pattern and color please.
rachel and jess were our weekend helpers.
i appreciate them so much.
we made the wire wrapped letters again.
everyone's banners were unique.
i love all the color!
we made tea towel with vintage hankies, doilies and embroidery.
this project was inspired by A Cottage Life's towels in her shop.
she is offering a discount on her towels in her shop for my readers!
use the code: whatever10 for 10% off her embroidered towels.
we made flowers from recycled t-shirts.
i loved this project.
it's addicting.
kimberlee's cousin rachel is from georgia.
jamie from texas jill from texas
leadia from illinois penny from ohio
kim from ohio michele from missouri
sarah from texas shannon from texas
ginger from alabama angie from ohio
missy from canada lachelle from canada
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aren't all the fall leaves so amazing all around us?!
i love those yellow trees.
thank you to rachel and Jess for being such a great helpers!
thank you Kimberlee for making the kitchen so yummy at CW.
and for being amazing in general.
ahhh… craft weekend.
i love it.
it's such a joy to be able to help women have a break…from whatever.
some are busy and tired moms.
some are women who need a break from work.
some need friends…time with them or to make new ones.
some need time away from caring for sick loved ones.
some need time with their sisters.
i love helping them get what they need.
especially if it involves hot glue, fabric or cinnamon rolls.
if you want to come to craft weekend…you must be on the wait list.
first read this.
then send an email to get on the list.
we are already filling spots for 2013!
recruitment business - This looks really happy.
Kelly - how much do you charge to rent out the craft house for a weekend retreat like this? Just wondering. It’s so wonderful! I should have hitched a ride with those Colorado girls! Kelly
Amy@littleforalittlewhile - Girl, every time you show photos of quilts at the barn my heart swoons. One of them will come home with me next weekend, whether I like it or not. But i’m pretty sure i’ll love it 😉 See you soon!
Tiffany - Isn’t that so cool how you bless them, and they bless you right back?! Incredible thing you have going there at the Craft House. 🙂
Kristin S - Oh, Meg, what a gift! The Lord has used your home in mighty ways. What a great way to steward this gift!
I know those women were blessed.
Tracy Fisher - does it get any better than that??? how fun. love the pillows. isn’t it fun to meet people along the way in life? what a gift. -tracy
Lisa M. - Wow, what a great idea! Looks like they had a lot of fun!
Jocelyn Pascall - Looks like a great weekend! As always, I love the colorful photos 🙂
Jacci in Ohio - Oh, wow. Like a million times wow. Craft Weekend is *wonderful*… WONDERFUL! But, as much as I would love to come to a CW, how much more would I love to travel with a group of friends, spend time in the Word and praying together, and hanging out, celebrating friendship and giving thanks together?! In the Craft House??!! That sounds just about perfect.
What a blessing to be able to use your gifts that way this weekend 🙂
Sheila P. - Do I spy Miss Sally in one of the pictures? Love her!
bonnie - all the pictures are gorgeous! so much fun and what a sweet group of ladies.
what i wanna know is where did the birthday girl get that awesome tan sweater?? looks soooo cozy and cute!!
denise@victory rd. - now that is my kind of woman’s retreat! imagine how much fun the motor home trip would have been!? and then add crafting together with you and kimberlee. seriously. they made some great memories. so glad for them and you!
Linda - Every time I catch a glimpse of the craft house it just makes me want to move it. It is so beautiful and happy! Wish I could capture that same essence in my own home. Thanks again for your constant inspiration!
ira lee - i love this! how fun that they rolled up in a rv! what?!!?!?! lol
Lilly - I found it! It was indeed Katie Daisy, somehow I missed it. Thanks 🙂
Lilly - Hi Meg – the first picture has a lovely print in it (above the bed “tell me…”) . Is that from Katie Daisy? I looked on her site but didn’t see it. Would love to get one for my little home, too! Thanks 🙂
Katie Jones - Oh my gosh! That is amazing!! I host a womens bible study at my home every Tuesday night! We have been meeting for a year on November 1st. This would be amazing!!!!!! How much do you charge for a group to come? Or are you even up for that kind of thing???? My ladies would go crazy for a weekend like this. We live in MO about 4 hours away!!!!
Jen - I’m feeling like you are living in quiltville where all the pretty quilts abide and in living in the land of no quilts. I NEED some!! Whenever I see them in our antique shops they are always so expensive. Or maybe I’m just cheap ha! Either way so jealous!
Sara Torbett - So much fun! The motor home experience really looks like a unique time! 🙂 Someday I must visit your antique shop/barn. 🙂 And maybe someday when I don’t have nursing babies-come to a Craft Weekend!
Heidi Jo the Artist - Amazing photos at always. Looks like such fun crafts!
Kate - What a fun weekend! You guys are amazing. Hugs!
roganne - what adorable ladies! it looks like you had so much fun! what are those squares you made? pillow shams?
Mary Beth - Megan…I do not have a group of friends like this, so I love seeing positive images of women encouraging one another. Keep it up. You are a beacon to women who might need just a little handholding….. 🙂
Lisa - What a cool thing! Love that you opened your home for them. What a blessing for all of you!
Angela Atkins - How wonderful! Now I want to do one of those too, and I know a whole group who would come with me.
april @ The Gingerbread Blog - Dang you guys pimped your ride this time with the motor home! Looks like another awesome weekend! I never get tired of seeing craft weekend pics! Keep em comin! xoxo
Karen Gerstenberger - What a great group for the craft house! God is surely blessing you as you are blessing others.
elma - You are having a tad to much fun!!! How fun!!!!
sharla - Looks like loads of fun!
Linda - WOW that looks like an amazing weekend!
joyce - Looks like a great weekend. Is that at your place? Its beautiful