If you are a quilter, no doubt you have attended a quilting retreat at one time or another. They are a great opportunity to get away from it all and spend time with other people who enjoy the same hobby. Why, one can even take a quilting cruise! How great is that? It’s like a holiday with a quilting theme. I could easily go for that!Â
A quilting cruise can be a bit extravagant and over the top. However, in the world of quilting there are many types of retreats available. For example, one’s own guild could organise a local one. This type would probably be the least expensive. The participants could still stay overnight in their own homes but arrive at a designated nearby location every day. Or, it could be a weekend away at an out-of-town location. Â
Most retreats involve bringing your own machine plus quilting supplies such as fabrics, rulers, tools, etc. Participants would receive a list of needed supplies ahead of time. Organised retreats usually involve everyone learning the same technique and applying it to a set project. As a result, everyone leaves with their interpretation of the project as well as having learned something new.Â
However, the best part of a quilting retreat is the comradery and making new quilting friends. Â
Read about a quilting retreat where the quilters were all finely and humorously tuned in to one another. Â