Quilting Retreats
Posted 11/19/2008 @ 10:14:20 am by igoquilting.com
Quilting retreats are, as the name implies, a retreat designed for quilters. These retreats are generally considered by quilters as meetings or gatherings of individuals to learn techniques, view displays, purchase supplies, and sometimes a competition. Experts come from all around to share their knowledge. For the most part, a retreat is a time to converse with others who simply share the same passion while performing a craft.
Quilts come in all sizes, shapes and colors but generally when one thinks of a quilt it is as a bed cover. They are generally hand stitched but a large retreat will book a big room suitable to bring your sewing machine should that be your method of choice. A quilt generally uses several pieces of fabric stitched together by hand or machine to make a design. Then a layer of batting is sandwiched between the top stitched layer, the design and a backing. There are no rules for the back, so it can be made of a solid fabric, plaid or print. It is usually a coordinating fabric. Retreats are set up across the country much like a convention and can last from one single day to several, even up to a week. The most common being a weekend get-a-way. They generally have a cost involved that includes lodging, some meals and a chance to listen and observe guest speakers and demonstrators. Not to fret, for those of you that are shoppers, there is generally time for that as well. So pick a date or pick a place. Grade your unfinished project and give yourself a chance to finish it.
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