The Deets on Retreats
Sponsor: Osage Hills Retreat Center
Show Notes
Ashelyn’s Favorite: Emily in Paris on Netflix
What are Quilting Retreats? A place where guests sew projects, learn new skills (if there is a guest instructor), work on make-and-takes, get some goodies and giveaways, and make new friends.
How to find retreats:
Join your local guild. Find a local guild here.
Search Google for somewhere local, OR search in a town you want to visit.
Follow your favorite instructor and attend their retreat.
Quilting cruises & Textile Tours.
Book a library day.
You can do your own and host one at home or rent a VRBO.
Favorite Parts of Retreats
Learning techniques from others.
Getting critiques from your peers.
Exploring new places.
Meeting new people.
No kids there — especially your own kids.
You get to eat together.
Packing List
Your Machine
Proper Foot Pedal & Outlet
Extension Chord & Power Strip
Pins
Wagon
Cutting Mat
Rotary Cutter & Extra Blades
Ironing board and Iron
TV Tray or Side Table
Tiny Trash Bucket
Ikea Shopping Bag
Headphones
Laptop & Devices
Printed Pattern
All The Jammies
Socks
Your Own Chair
Multiple Projects
Snacks
Caffeine/Coffee Maker
Specialty Ruler - If your pattern needs a special ruler - don’t forget it.
Cleaning Supplies. You have time to clean your machine!
LABEL EVERYTHING!
Whatcha’ Diggin’
Lacie at Disneyland with her two girls!
Ashelyn - Alpha Pins by Taylor Seville
Wonka Movie
Don’t compare it to the other two, because it can stand on it’s own.
The Best Merch
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