ribbon retreat

Roxanne's Ribbon Retreat

~Join us in the Santa Cruz Mountains in California for a weekend of ribbons and quilting...and enjoy spectacular gourmet food. The Ribbon Retreat is held at the Inn at Pasatiempo, just before you reach Santa Cruz off the Pasatiempo exit on Highway 17.

~Create something new and feel inspired~take as many workshops as you'd like...

~The Autumn Retreat is September 14, 15 & 16, 2012 ~ Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Once you've decided on your workshops, print the Registration Form and mail with your payment to Roxanne. Upon receipt, I will email you the supply lists so you can bring materials and mementos from your personal "stash" to use. I will also have my boutique at the Retreat with special ribbons, porcelain half dolls, photo transfers, antique laces & jewelry, as well as hand-dyed velvets and ribbons for purchase.

~If you plan on spending the night, accomodations can be arranged at The Inn at Pasatiempo. They will be happy to give you a discounted rate if you mention you are there for the Retreat. Santa Cruz is my favorite place in the whole world...majestic redwood trees, awe-inspiring coastline and shopping on Pacific Avenue and in Capitola Village. Click their links and find out more...

~Contact Roxanne at (831) 345-7477 or email: roxribbons@comcast.net with any questions.

1920s CARPETBAG Two-Day Workshop~Saturday & Sunday, September 15~16 10am to 5pm $130

1920's CARPETBAG~Reminescent of the 1920's, this carpetbag is available in two sizes: 18w"x10"h handbag, or the carpetbag 26w"x17"h, with its large inside pockets. Crazy quilt the outside of the bag with your favorite fabrics, woven ribbons and bits of heirlooms. Create fabric "fans" for the corners. Texturize fabric with free-motion quilting & pleats. Embellish with embroidered netting, trims and beadwork as well as jewelry pieces. The fabrics and embellishments listed on the supply list will represent what I used to create my 20's Carpetbag. Take creative license and use the following as inspiration... Brocade from an antique coat was used to crazy quilt and its lace motifs were stitched on later for embellishment. A beaded collar surrounds a fabric photo of Marie Antoinette. The French fan was made with pleated fabric and silk garter. Tapestry squares and vintage gloves serve as pockets. Have fun searching your stash and local flea markets for unique pieces to create your one-of-a-kind 20's Carpetbag!

1920's CARPETBAG~

1920's CARPETBAG~In Saturday and Sunday's workshop we'll explore the Victorian art of crazy quilting, combining elegant fabrics and ribbons to make the outside of your Carpetbag~this larger bag has a collar surrounding a fabric photo and motifs from an antique coat. Search your stash for unique ways to embellish your carpetbag. Wide woven ribbons were also used to crazy quilt the outside panels and texturized fabric. Use trims and beadwork as well as jewelry pieces, to make it truly one-of-a-kind.