Went to first quilt retreat

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01-20-2012, 05:15 AM

#31

Panchita

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OK, I took my own advice

http://www.hobbyholidays.co.uk/nworkshops.php - near Gainsborough

http://www.farncombeestate.co.uk/courseslist.asp?fac=51 - the Cotswolds - including an Art Quilt class by Ferret

http://www.lilacbarn.co.uk/patchwork...g-courses.html - Somerset

All of these are courses-based - the ones in the US seem to me to be more LQS-based, which would actually suit me better, but maybe there is something there you might like?

01-20-2012, 07:09 AM

#32

bonnyh

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Quilt retreats are my favorite thing to do. In April I am going to a retreat in Idaho, which will be my 2nd time for this particular retreat. There will be about 24 people and 5 days of fun, food - really good, fresh, food - sewing and sewing some more. Great location on the lake with all sorts of wildlife. The best part is my best friend and my daughter who is also my best friend will be flying in to go to the retreat. I CAN'T WAIT.

01-20-2012, 07:23 AM

#33

MS quilter

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How does one organize a quilt retreat? Is there a website to help me? I REALLY want to go to one.

01-20-2012, 08:14 AM

#34

Carie

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Where is Lake, Ms -anywherearound Pacayune Miss. If it is, I can give you some numbers to call - they have their retreat this weekend around Hattisburg in the state forest/park.

01-20-2012, 08:38 AM

#35

Peckish

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Panchita

Or, you COULD organize your own retreat!

Gather a couple of quilty girlfriends and rent a house at the beach, or stay at a B&B. I know LOTS of quilters that do this.

01-20-2012, 09:52 AM

#36

GammaLou

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I went to my first retreat last May....I loved it so much!! I'm going again this May, same location. Can hardly wait...

01-20-2012, 10:25 AM

#37

callie

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I am so glad you had a wonderful time. Something that is on my "bucket list" to do. Looking forward to doing my first one....

01-20-2012, 11:44 AM

#38

catmcclure

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Originally Posted by gramarraine

I went to my first two retreats last year and had a blast. I am looking forward to one that I am getting ready to sign up for in April. Can't wait.

Since you're in Utah, you might check out the Las Vegas Quilt Guild. They have a retreat in Mesquite every year that sounds fabulous.

01-20-2012, 11:46 AM

#39

catmcclure

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Originally Posted by Peckish

I love retreats! It's one giant slumber party, only instead of playing with hair and makeup and giggling all night long, you play with fabric and giggle all night long!

One of my grandsons asked me what a "quilt retreat" was. I told him it was a long slumberparty for old(er) ladies with sewing machines.

01-20-2012, 11:50 AM

#40

catmcclure

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Originally Posted by helou

I am also concerned about bringing a sewing machine if we're flying plus projects, tools etc... I have never been to a quilt retreat but it is something I am thinking about doing

My sewing machine cost too much to put in checked luggage. It is a little heavy, but it does fit in a carry-on bag - I think most machines will. I flew from AZ to Seattle for a retreat/show and didn't have any problems. Expect TSA to swab for explosives though.