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4th Annual 2012 "Sew Much Fun" Quilter's Retreat
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News Flash!
Carmen is now offering both main classes on Tuesday, so for the same price you can take the "Hunter Star" AND the "Mariner's Compass" class. No need to choose between the two.
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Well, we've set the date! February 20th-23, 2012 at the Monastery in Jerome.
Your retreat package includes a welcoming 1st night Dessert Party, 2 classes (Your choice of Class A or Class B Both Class A AND B on Tuesday, and the Embellishment Class on Wednesday), all meals prepared for you by the monks and your room for 3 nights. I hope you can join us again for new friendships, great food and sew much fun! .... Margie
This year we have the privilege to welcome back Carmen Geddes as a class instructor. You will have the choice of picking from 2 classes taught by Carmen. "Hunter's Star" will be taught Tuesday morning and "Mariner's Compass" will be taught Tuesday afternoon. Wednesday morning will give you time to work on your Tuesday glass-work. In the afternoon on Wednesday Margie will be teaching a class on "Embellishments".
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Class A: "Hunter's Star"
Take a deep breath and forget everything you know about making a Hunter's Star Quilt. Now imagine a new method with Quiltsmart that has no angles to measure and no templates!. And imagine that this method gives you perfect corner matching and nice flat sections.
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| Hunters Star by Quiltsmart |
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Class B: "Mariner's Compass"
Navigate a short-cut to this amazing classic quilt! Be the Captain of perfect points with Quiltsmart's modern method. Learn great foundation and applique' techniques. No curved piecing!
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| Mariners Compass by Quiltsmart |
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"Embellishments" Class
Learn to add sparkle and pizzaz to your projects using "Hot-Fix" Crystals, "Angelina" Fibers, "Shiva Painsticks", "Lumiere Mettalic Fabric Paints", "Inktense" watercolor pencils and various beading techniques.
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| Embellishments |
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Retreat Schedule
Monday February 20th
3pm - Check-in and set up, start to relax!
5:55 - Dinner served
After Dinner til ? - Dessert Party and social time.
Bring a "Show and Tell" to share
Tuesday, February 21st
8am - Breakfast served
9am-12pm - Class A: "Hunter's Star"
12:10 - Lunch Served
2pm-5pm - Class B: "Mariner's Compass"
5:55 - Dinner served
After Dinner til ? - free-time quilting session.
Wednesday, February 22nd
8am - Breakfast served
9am-12pm - Work on class projects from Tuesday
12:10 - Lunch Served
2pm-5pm - "Embellishments" Class
5:55 - Dinner served
After Dinner til ? - free-time quilting session.
Thursday, February 23rd
8am - Breakfast served
9am-12pm - Free time sewing:
12:10 - Lunch Served
2pm checkout
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Facility Information
The Monastery of the Ascension has 16 rooms
in two wings, each room with two twin beds and a private bathroom. Each residential wing has a large, naturally lit lounge for reflection and reading. Classes will be held in the well lit, spacious conference room. The sewing area will be set up with tables and chairs along with cutting and ironing stations, design walls and our own mini-quilt shop stocked with supplies and fabric. Enjoy the beautiful grounds and the panoramic view of the south hills with a walk each day or just relax in the
sitting areas.
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Rates
Your retreat package includes your double- occupancy room, all meals and 3 Classes: "Hunter's Star", "Mariner's Compass" and "Embellishments" for $295. Single occupancy requests will be accommodated on a space available basis for an additional fee. Class supply kits are paid separately and are due at time of check-in.
Space is limited so be sure to send your registration in soon.
Registration deadline has been extended to February 10th, 2012.
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