American Patchwork & Quilting - USA (2020-06)

Our goal at Hen & Chicks

Studio is to provide a

space where retreaters

can relax and rejuvenate.

Retreaters typically want

uninterrupted time to

sew or scrapbook. They

want plenty of places to

plug into power, good

lighting, and enough

space to spread out yet

cozy enough to have a

homelike atmosphere.”

—Heidi Kaisand,

OWNER OF HEN & CHICKS STUDIO,

henandchicksstudio.com

Is there plenty of natural

or overhead light in the

work space?

Does it come with irons,

ironing boards, cutting

mats, or a design wall?

Is there a kitchen for meal

preparation, are meals

catered, or do you dine

elsewhere?

If you are staying overnight,

will bedding, pillows, and

towels be provided?

Are the sleeping spaces

shared, and are the beds

single, double, or bunked?

Is there a space for relaxing

in the evenings separate

from the work space?

What amenities—shops,

restaurants, grocery

stores—are nearby?

YOUR RETREAT

THINGS TO

CONSIDER

EACH RETREAT EXPERIENCE IS DIFFERENT.

DO SOME RESEARCH TO FIND ONE THAT

FITS YOUR NEEDS AND BUDGET.

What does your ideal quilt retreat look like?

“MY IDEAL RETREAT INCLUDES LONGTIME

FRIENDS, PLENTY OF GOOD SNACKS, AND A

6-FOOT-LONG TABLE ALL TO MYSELF!”

—Jody Sanders, GROUP EDITOR

I enjoy being surrounded by friends and family

so we can chat effortlessly while we quilt. I

need room to spread out, and plenty of outlets

is a must! It’s also great to have a comfy space

to relax after long stretches of sewing.”

—Alison Gamm, DESIGNER

Q.

HOW IS TEACHING ON

A CRUISE DIFFERENT

THAN TEACHING AT

OTHER RETREATS?

“When on a cruise, everyone

is on vacation! They’re excited

about the projects, the ship, and

the ports we will visit. It’s also

different because if you forget

something you really need,

it can be a disaster. Quilters,

however, are generous people

and always come to the aid of

someone who has forgotten a

tool or fabric.”

—Pam Buda, TEACHER

heartspunquilts.com

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Invite some friends

to your house for an

afternoon of quilting.

A potluck keeps

things simple.

A LITTLE

PLANNING

PLANNINGA BIT MORE

Travel to take a class

or workshop from a

favorite designer.

Show up,

learn, and

meet new

quilting

friends.

Host a

weekend

retreat

at a local

quilt shop,

church, or

community

center.

Ask quilters to sign

up to provide meals

and snacks.

Go on a dream

quilt retreat at

a destination

location or on a

cruise ship.

Book your tickets

and pack your bags.

Be sure to leave

room for souvenirs!

“Good Friends. The rest is just details!”

—Joanna Burgarino, EDITOR

Each quilter

works on her

own project.

Plan a charitable

project to work on

as a group.

“MY PREFERENCES INCLUDE SOMEONE TO COOK

OUR MEALS, BEDDING I DON’T HAVE TO TAKE

ALONG, AND A NICE PLACE TO GO FOR A WALK.”

—Diane Tomlinson, ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Illustrations by Adobe Stock/Dariia.

18 APQ ¥ June 2020

Quilt Retreat.indd 18 FINAL 3/6/20 3:12 PM