There are two Quilt Retreats each year, one in the spring and one in the fall. They provide an opportunity to spend an entire weekend focused on quilting. Participants may work on projects provided for the weekend or bring their own projects. Extra relaxation can be found with a massage. Surprises often abound in the form of the secret sister exchange and door prizes. There are lots of opportunites to get to know the other participants, learn new skills, get advice on projects when you get stuck, and enjoy good food.
2012 Retreats
2012 Spring Retreat is March 2-4
2012 Fall Retreat is September 28-30
Activities-Bus Trips
Each year there is at least one bus trip. In the past our guild has attended the AQS Show in Des Moines. Every fourth year there is the opportunity to make a trip to the Minnesota Quilt Show in Rochester MN. Other trips have included Shop Hops, Quilt Museums, and other Quilt Shows.
Activities-Fat Quarter Lottery
Each month there is an opportunity to bring a Quilt Shop Quality Cotton Fat Quarter that fits that month's theme and submit in the Fat Quarter Lottery. For every Fat Quarter submitted the member receives one chance at winning a stack of approximately six of the Fat Quarters.
Monthly Fat Quarter Themes for 2012
January - Neutrals
February - Civil War Prints
March - Batiks
April – Black and Whites
May – Flowers
June – Summer Fun Fabrics
July – Patriotic and Americana Fabrics
August – Animal Prints
September – Halloween Prints
November – Winter Theme Fabrics
