What do you do at a quilting retreat?
04-17-2011, 05:30 AM
#31
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Originally Posted by Plain Jane
Here is what I'm thinking. We have a home that is located on the side of a mountain, no other homes in view. A spring provides all our water, The view is of three ridges. We have auctions in town, a historic Inn and restaurant down the road, three little quilt shops, one owned by the fabric designer. I have three extra queen size beds and one king. Maybe I could hostess a weekend? I am new to quilting and have so much to learn. I feel like I could learn more in one weekend than in a year trying to figure it out myself. AND I'd surely come away with new friends. But maybe those are self serving reasons to try to put one together.
Do you think it would be safe to gather a group of women who have never met before? It seems like most of the small ones have grown out of already established friendships.
Do you think it would be safe to gather a group of women who have never met before? It seems like most of the small ones have grown out of already established friendships.
We made new friends, ate alot, laughed alot, and sewed alot, came back very happy!
04-17-2011, 05:33 AM
#32
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We used to get together at least twice a year at someone's house. We would start quilting on Friday night and stop Sunday afternoon. Lots of good food, good company, interesting conversation and sharing of quilting experiences. I miss them now that I have moved away.
04-17-2011, 05:35 AM
#33
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Originally Posted by cheryl rearick
What is a"guild" what do they do??? thanks
It's a place where quilters can learn new techniques, attend workshops and/or retreats, make charity quilts. Just being with others who understand your passion for quilting is the biggest bonus it think. May in Jersey
04-17-2011, 06:02 AM
#35
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Originally Posted by Plain Jane
What do you do on a quilting retreat? Are they always large ones in hotels or are they sometimes in people's homes? Are there certain standard activities or do they change depending on the venue? So you do anything other than quilt? Well, of course, I know you eat chocolate, but other than that? Obviously I've never been on one, and I'm just wondering. Thanks!
04-17-2011, 06:20 AM
#37
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I have never been to one, though our LQS has one every year. I don't go to that as it is at an expensive, swanky place that I really don't care for. I have been to two Mancuso Quilt shows, and did enjoy those classes, but would be interested in having a get together with other quilters and sewsewsew, laughlaughlaugh, eateateat......
04-17-2011, 06:38 AM
#38
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I've been to three retreats. They have been at "retreat houses". These are businesses where an actual house has been converted for this purpose. There are several bedrooms and bathrooms. Fully stocked kitchen (everything but food), all linens/towels were supplied. There was a large room w/tables, chairs, lights for each person (12 in our case), as well as pressing and cutting stations. I can't wait to go again this fall.
04-17-2011, 06:49 AM
#40
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I love retreats. I host retreats in my home for 5-8 people and I do the cooking. Once a year 3 friends and I load up and I mean load up a yukon and head to NC to another friends for a week and we sew we either order in or make meals ahead for cooking. this last fall we taught her 2 11 yr old boys to quilt they love it and are doing great... just have fun..
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