KEEP THE CONVERSATION FLOWING
- Who taught you to quilt and at what age?
- What was the fi rst quilt you made and do you
still own it? - Share a cherished quilt and the story behind it.
- Give a quick tour of your sewing space. What do
you love about it, and what would you change? - Share your favorite notion.
- What is a skill you would like to learn/improve?
- What is the most challenging pattern you’ve
ever made? - What quilt pattern have you made more
than once? - Do you have a favorite movie, music playlist,
or podcast you like to listen to when you sew?
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Don’t pack the day with activities
requiring a computer screen. That
is a long time to sit in one place
and doesn’t allow for confl icts that
may arise. Instead, have some
video check-ins throughout the
day. Construct a schedule so the
attendees know when to set aside
blocks of time and when they
have fl exibility. See an example
schedule, left.9–10 a.m.
COFFEE HOUR
Catch up with each
other and plan for
the day.10–12 p.m.
SEWING BREAK
Leave your computers
to work on your
chosen projects.12–1 p.m.
LUNCH HOUR
Share progress and ask
for opinions and help.1–4 p.m.
SEWING BREAK
Leave your computers
to work on your
chosen projects.4–5 p.m.
HAPPY HOUR
Relax with a favorite
beverage and
recap the day.divide up the eventWhile it is easiest to plan a retreat where attendees sew whatever they’d like, there
are other ways to structure it. For example, you could have everyone work on the
same pattern or charity project. Make sure participants get plenty of notice so
they can gather the fabrics and supplies they’ll need. If you’re making a
specifi c pattern, email attendees the pattern or the link to purchase it.what should you work on?A
Q
&
Get to know other retreaters
better by asking insightful
questions, some which give
attendees a reason to show
off their creations.SAMPLE
SCHEDULE
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