Are you looking for that perfect place to gather your quilting friends for a getaway to sew, chat, and laugh? (Oh yeah, eat and sleep sometimes too!)
I'm gathering information about quilting retreats in all areas outside of the United States and Canada. Listings I have found are shown below, but watch this site for more to come!
Do you know of a great retreat center or event for quilters? Recommend a retreat.
And take a few minutes to explore all of the pages on this site, where you'll find:
- Fun ideas for retreats, such as activities, games, local tours, and, of course, treats!
- Cute, clever quilter T-shirts, tote bags, and other gifts for yourself and your quilting friends--including real men who quilt!
- Recommended quilting books with great retreat projects.
- A place to share your ideas and tips for creating a terrific retreat experience.
Thanks for visiting this guide and Happy Quilting!
Janice King
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Order cute quilter's tees, sweatshirts and more.
Australia
- Eck (near Brisbane, Queensland): Twilight 2 Twilight Country Retreats. A private home converted to a retreat center, located on a working farm. Includes a full kitchen, workroom, laundry, and large veranda. Meals available as an option. Open for group retreats and some retreat events for individual registration. Minimum 7, maximum 10-12 guests.
- Kangaroo Flat (Bendigo, Victoria): 222 Retreat. Private home renovated in 1960s style as a small group retreat center. Large work room, fully equipped kitchen, outdoor dining space; craft and other shops nearby. Maximum 8 guests.
- MacMasters Beach (Central Coast): Pieces to Treasure Weekend Getaways. Weekend retreat events let by one of Austria's leading patchwork designers. Arrange your own nearby accommodations and dinners. Bring your own project, participate in a workshop, or purchase a kit. Minimum 4 guests/maximum 10 guests.
United Kingdom
- Buckie, Banffshire, Scotland: West Manse Quilt Retreat. 1840s house offering space for small groups and occasional closing workshops. Woodland setting with garden, home-cooked meals, spacious sewing room. Maximum 4 guests.
Looking for quick, easy projects for your retreat?
Check out these quilt retreat ideas.
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