Private Quilting Retreats at the lovely Strong House Inn
Attention: Quilt Guilds and Crafters: This spectacular weekend is for you. This modestly priced weekend package is designed to bring your group to the Strong House Inn and experience an extraordinary weekend of quilting or crafting. Our spacious Quilt Room offers cutting stations, ironing stations, excellent natural lighting and night lighting for those all-night sewing marathons. Minimum 8 participants/maximum 20 participants. Mid-week dates are also available. Call to reserve your date.
Quilting Retreat Weekend includes: 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, afternoon tea and your sewing room set-up. $245 ppdo/$315 so (November – May) Dinner can be arranged at the Inn each night at an additional cost or enjoy Vergennes' fine restaurants.
Quilters In Action
Upcoming Events
Open Quilting Retreat
$245ppdo/$320so (plus the Champlain Valley Quilt Show)
Private Quilting Retreat
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Rapid Fire Hunter's Star Revisited
Deb Tucker
$430ppdo/$505so
A class designed to explore numerous variations on the Hunter's Star design. Students will have a choice of project size, block size, color combinations and edge finishes. The class is easily adaptable to those who may have made a Hunter's Star project with me in the past or to those who may be new to the process. Prior rotary cutting and machine piecing skills required. Can be made by those with confident beginner skills and beyond.
Valentine Night Away
Reservations required in advance
Star Shadows
Deb Tucker
$430ppdo/$505so
This quilt has stars that seem to visually float above the surface of the quilt and cast a shadow below. Designed by Judy Martin and published in her book "Scraps", this quilt will take on a much simplified construction process with Deb's techniques. We will use a "Fast Flying Geese" piecing method for all those star points and strip piecing techniques for the floating squares that form the borders. Make the quilt with just a few fabrics or with many. Recommended for those with prior rotary cutting and machine piecing skills.
Finishing School
Deb Tucker
$675ppdo/875so
Spend the week working on those projects started long ago, but have se aside for some future time. Deb will share her expertise from 25 years quilting experience from design to individual projects and figuring yardage to completing the top, basting, quilting and finishing. Lessons in specific areas will be given on an "as needed" basis with hints and tips shared throughout the week. An excellent course for those needing a little help, motivation or time to get the job done.
Embellishing/Crazy Quilting
Jane Masenas
$350ppdo
Bring a project you are working on to get ideas about completing. If you have questions about embroidery, beading, embellishing, or silk ribbon embroidery this will be the weekend to get them answered. Jane shares a variety of her quilts for inspiration. You do not need to be a quilter to enjoy this weekend. The embellishing ideas can be used on clothing, purses, pictures, and other projects.
Drunkard's Path and Beyond
Deb Tucker
$430ppdo/$505so
Learn how to quickly and easily construct various curved units that will result in absolutely unique and one of a king Drunkard's Path quilts. These units unlike any you may have attempted in the past, but their construction will be simplified with the use of Cheryl Phillips "Cut A Round" tool. Deb will walk you through the piecing processes and guide you in the design phase as each students develops their own individual project. Purchase of the Cut A Round and Book will be required. The possibilities are endless.
One Fabric Quilt
Nancy Briggs
$385ppdo/$460so
Create a surprise quilt using "stripe", "border", or "wallpaper" print fabrics. Choose vertical or horizontal stripe prints, novelty or floral, to create a soft or bold looking quilt. Go home with a gift for a favorite person, including yourself. Suitable for all level of quilters. Book can be purchased prior to the class or purchased at the class.
Bon Appliqué'
Leslie Cook
$385/$460so
Perhaps appliqué hasn't been your cup of tea and guidance is needed to get through the tricky spots or springs' arrival is tempting you to start something new. Fantasy Flowers by Pearl Pereira (of P3 Designs) is an appliqué quilt pattern has something for everyone. Three simple blocks easy enough for the beginner and larger flower filled vases with multiple pieces, reverse appliqué and details to challenge the more experienced stitcher. All the tricks of needle turn appliqué will help achieve smooth curves and sharp points. Come, relax and enjoy taking the A (for anxiety) out of appliqué.
Caveman Square-dance
Didi Salvatierra
$385/$460so
This is the ultimate in liberated quilt making! Prepare for a fun, no stress workshop. Come and play with fabrics and color! Lots of size options are available. Make it square, rectangular, wall size or even table runner. Colorful combinations and easy sewing make for instant gratifications! Students will enjoy using those favorite fabrics that they have been "aging" in their stashes. There is little or no waste with this quilt, and it's finished with piping and a no binding technique. Fun and fabulous! An ideal project for the timid or adventurous quilter, beginner to advanced.
Mother's Day Tea
Reservations required in advance
Coming in 2010
Creative Play - Show your colors
Lonni Rossi
Fire & Ice Quilt
Carol Doak
Retreat Weekend (private groups only)
This modestly priced weekend package is designed to bring your group to the Strong House Inn and experience an extraordinary weekend of quilting or crafting. Our spacious Quilt Room offers cutting stations, ironing stations, excellent natural lighting and night lighting for those all-night sewing and crafting marathons. Minimum 8 participants/maximum 20 participants. Mid-week dates are also available. Call to reserve your date - 802-877-3337.
Retreat Weekend includes: 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, afternoon tea and your activity room set-up. Cost: $245ppdo/$320so
