Sewing Retreat and Class with Jane Foster 2004

Asilomar Retreat and Conference Grounds on Monterey Bay in California

 Come and Sew With Us!

Debbie's snippet wall hanging

Asilomar '04

Field trip to Loes Hinse in Carmel

Asilomar '04

This Vicki, That Vicki, Janice, and Dell enjoying dinner at the dining hall.

Jane selects skin, hair, and eye color fabric for Sharon's new vest.

Asilomar '04

Janice works on legs and arms of bears

Asilomar '04

Anna Maria has created all three garments from Loes Hinse's patterns.  The skirt and vest are beautiful cotton fabrics from Back Porch quilt store in Pacific Grove. We went there for a visit while we were at Asilomar. 

Vicki just finished this gorgeous linen jacket and skirt.  She used her dress form while at Asilomar to help with the precision construction of the garment.  Note all the details:  slotted seams, piping, buttons with little beads on top, center back applique and stitching, banding with different plaid fabric.  Skirt with flounce.  This outfit is truly wonderful, and Jane looks forward to seeing how it will inspire others. 

Skirt is underlined with silk organza.

This design began as a practice piece for the slotted seams, and evolved into this wonderful design.