We're excited to see you!  Enjoy lunch at a local eatery in Harrisonburg on your way to Hotel Madison or grab a sandwich at Grace & Main when you arrive. We'll send suggested places as retreat gets closer.

Check into our quilting oasis for the long weekend. We open at 1 pm for you to set up.  Enjoy cookie break and start sewing. We'll also have info on local attractions if you want to "walk off" your travels or grab a coffee and pastry. Take this time for a visit to the Virginia Quilt Museum, admission is included in retreat!

If you arrive before the sewing room opens at 1 pm, we will have a packet of local info for you to fill your time until we are ready!

After Hours Party at The Patch Welcome Party at Patchwork Plus. Socialize & Shop–what a combo! Virginia's largest quilt shop is open 5-8 pm just for retreat attendees. Eat, drink and be merry surrounded with fabric, notions and a great group of quilters!

Sewing Room will be closed 6-8 pm. Come back to sew after the party!

We will start the day with a delicious breakfast buffet, followed by announcements in the sewing room at 9 am.

Kate's known for her patchwork braids and great sense of color. On Friday you'll learn her easy technique to add braids to lots of projects. We'll be making a medium  zippered bag with a braid as a focus. Fabrics will be from her newly released 2026 fabric line. Multiple colorways available.

Fabric kits will be available for pre-order in late January. 

Saturday's all day workshop features a pieced quilt project you will love. The quilt project is a NEW one using Kate's fabric collection from Island Batiks that ships in Spring of 2026. 

You will receive bonus instructions on using the pattern to make a large pillow, wall hanging, throw or larger quilt.  Stay tuned for details as it is still in the design phase!  

No running around to find supplies and fabrics! Fabric kits will be available for pre-order in late January. Choice of colorways. 

Finish your projects on Sunday... who wants a UFO to bring home? Your last chance for questions and shopping. Take a leisurely lunch before you travel or grab & go to keep sewing. Final farewells at 4 pm... It's been a blast.  Option to stay Sunday night at our group rate, so you'll be fresh to travel.

We look forward to seeing you at our next retreat.