The Retreat Includes:
4 days and 3 nights’ accommodations (2-3 single beds per room, w/ private baths).
Bed and bath linens provided. Private and shared occupancy rates available, your choice.8 meals , beginning with dinner Thursday evening.
An original Quilt-Along project pattern, instruction and guidance, plus several free notions for the Quilt-Along project to work on during the Retreat. The fabric requirements for the project will be supplied by you and brought with you.
Skill Level: Participants should know how to use their machines, sew an accurate quarter-inch seam and be able to use a rotary cutter.***You will be required to bring your own sewing machine in good working order along with the needed supplies listed below.***
An additional fun bonus project to make and take home
(all fabric will be supplied for this bonus project).
Supplies you need to bring for the Quilt-Along:
A sewing machine in good working order, bring a quarter-inch foot if you have one.
A neutral color of thread.
Extra bobbins, extra machine needles, seam ripper.
2 Pilot Frixion Pens (one black, one red).
Cutting mat and rotary cutter with new blade and one extra blade.
2 Acrylic rulers
(24” x 6” & a square ruler at least 8.5” x 8.5”, may be up to 12.5” x 12.5” square).A small trash can to place beside you during sewing to catch threads a snippets of fabric.
Iron (small travel preferred), wool mat or small pressing surface, unscented spray starch
Fabric you need to bring for the Quilt-Along Project:
16 fat quarters (100% quilting Cotton) of your choice which you think look nice together
(5 darks, 6 mediums, 5 lights).2 ½ yards of a light background fabric (100% quilting cotton)
f you would like guidance choosing fabric, the facilitator and designer of the pattern will be happy to help. Please call Sue Holmes at 864-871-2140
Additional things to bring:
Please bring an item to add to our snack area (homemade or not goodies, sweet or savory). Fridge and microwave are provided.
If you wish, you may bring soft drinks (cans, please) for the fridge.Coffee is provided and a Keurig maker is also available if you would like to bring your own K-cups.
Adult beverages are permitted at the Conference Center if you wish to BYOB.
Super comfy, casual clothing.
Optional: Bring completed or unfinished quilting or sewing projects for a “Show and Share” event. Please be prepared to share the name of the pattern and where to find it.
Your own floor or table lamp if you normally need one to sew.
Anything you want to eat or drink which isn’t being provided.