There is something so special about quilters coming together to inspire, learn from each and sew together. Even better when it's in stunning surroundings and I am super excited to share that I will be teaching at Patchwork in the Peaks 10!
September always feel like a new start for me, as an ex-academic and now mother, it is the beginning of the school year and a time for fresh starts, setting goals and opening up to insights and creativity.
The lovely Elita of Busy Needle Quilting hosts this semi-annual quilter's retreat, a four day weekend in the French Alps. With classes and plenty of time to work on your own projects and relax in good company, it will be a rejuvenating creative get away. There is so much going on at the retreat and some lovely extras, like onsite shopping, massages and a nail service! To read all about Patchworks in the Peaks click here.
There are lots of exciting elements to the retreat; Secret Sisters - to provide encouragement, Finished Up Lottery - a chance to win a reward for finishing projects, and I am particularly looking forward to Show and Tell to see what everyone will be working on!
It looks completely blissful and I can't wait to meet everybody, do some sewing and enjoy the get away! If it is something that sounds good to you too, check out all the details and register now as there are few places remaining.
My class 'Fussy Cutting Snapshots' on Saturday morning will focus on the fun of fussy cutting fabric. We will be making make some Polaroid blocks and also explore how you can incorporate fussy cutting into your quilts.
I've been pulling out some favourite fabric in preparation. I am also thinking about what projects to finish on the retreat, I have a couple of quilts in mind!
I would love for you to join us on this quilt retreat for a chance to unwind, quilt, chat and to have some sewing adventures! Click here to book your place:
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Oh lucky you going to Patchwork in The Peaks - well, not just going but teaching. It's on my bucket list, give my love to Elita, she's such a doll :D
I'm going! I've been to about six of the past nine "Peaks" and each is a unique combination of old and happily-welcomed new faces. Elita has really nailed the art of running a creative, fun, welcoming and endlessly productive retreat. Counting the days! It makes the beginning of term so much nicer to have this to look forward to! I'm very much looking forward to your class, Lucy.
This looks wonderful, sadly school will have started so I will be back at work. One of the downsides of working in a school is that you don't get to choose your holiday time. x
You lucky girl!! I met Elita and Gina at one of the London Fat Quarterly retreats and they invited me to dinner with them. Would love to take part in one of their retreats - such a beautiful location! Hope you have an amazing time!