FRIENDSHIP STAR QUILTERS
2025 ANNUAL RETREAT AT BON SECOURS
FEBRUARY 14-17, 2025
Our 2025 Annual Retreat is now over. Thank you to all who participated to make it a huge success. In spite of the cold and blustery wind, 27 determined quilters came to spend a creative weekend sewing and sharing. Many striking quilt tops and other sewing projects were completed throughout the weekend. The atmosphere was so positive and encouraging, with quilters sharing their knowledge and expertise, offering opinions when asked, and being supportive of all of the creativity flowing in the room. We all had a great time.
We did have an extra bit of excitement when a windstorm toppled a tree onto a power line and left us in the dark in the early hours of Monday morning. Waking up to darkness in our rooms was a little disconcerting, but our morning was saved by two heroes. Carmen C. and Barb V. braved the freezing wind to run down to Dunkin Donuts and get us a big Box O’Coffee. The kitchen staff also managed to provide a delicious breakfast so that no one had to go hungry. When the power finally came back on, the sound of sewing machines was music to our ears.
We hope that all of this entices you to join us next year when the 2026 FSQ Retreat will again be held at Bon Secours during President’s Weekend, February 13-16, 2026. Registration for next year’s retreat will open on August 1, 2025.
Have a look at the slideshow of photos below. A big thanks to Elaine Villforth and Stacy Ross, who took most of the photos.
Colleen Biasco & Jennifer Rossmere, FSQ Retreat Co-chairs
