You Know You've Been on a Sewing Retreat When....

Having just returned from my second quilting retreat with Red Dirt Retreats I've noticed that there are some hallmarks of a great quilting retreat:

1. You came with five projects to do, completed two, and started three more new ones.
2. There are so many threads all over your clothes that you will have to change the dryer's lint trap mid-cycle to avoid burning out the heating element when you next do your laundry.
3. You don't want to tell your husband that while you were you gone, you didn't shave, use deodorant, make your bed, or get out of your pajamas either.
4. People you would have passed on the street are now your dearest friends,
5. There are enough meds between you to stock a small Walgreens.
6. You learn something new. And things that you never thought you might be interested in - you are!
7. Like the chautauquas of old, theres a lot of storytelling, and a lot of wisdom shared.  You will laugh for years about things that you heard - Vegas ain't got nuthin' on a quilters retreat.
8. You came with your fabric, but left with someone elses.
9. You got to use all of your 25,000 words each day, and didn't have to shout once.
10. When its time to go, its as depressing as watching Ringling Brother's take down the circus tents.
11. You immediately want to start planning your next retreat...

 In the words of Ferris Bueller, "It is so choice.  If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up".