May 8, 2026

If we’re being honest, every quilter has a UFO… or five… or twelve… No judgment! But how can retreats give you the finishing power to break the UFO cycle?Seriously, how do we break the UFO cycle? Let’s be real, at home, by ourselves in our little sewing caves, finishing a project is like finishing the

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April 24, 2026

It’s shop-hop season here in Maine, and while it can be a little overwhelming when you’re just starting out, there are some pro-tips that can save you the stress.We love Maine Shop-Hop season. Who doesn’t love a good incentive?What is Shop-Hop, you ask? Here’s what the website says, “For the past 26 years, independently-owned quilt

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April 16, 2026

Let’s be real… Sure, you can build some confidence in your creative hobbies by practicing alone… But there’s nothing that builds confidence in quilting more than hearing those “Ooohs,” and “Ahhhs” from a group of your favorite people.Confidence in quilting rarely happens in isolation… and really… it’s way less fun.I have attended (and been part

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April 3, 2026

Okay, I get it… Curved piecing looks scary, but in reality, they’re just slightly slower sewing that requires a touch more patience.Curved pieces isn’t an expert-level sewing technique. We aren’t chatting about perfecting your curved piecing if you’ve been doing it for years (that’s more of a let’s have a class on curved piecing kind

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February 11, 2026

Here’s the truth… You don’t come to a quilt retreat to sit in complete silence.Sure, quilt retreats are about sewing… And yes, they’re about projects, patterns, and finally making a dent in that pile of UFOs that’s been silently judging you from the corner of your sewing room (no need to hide it—we’re all with

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January 22, 2026

I’m telling you, quilting retreats are pure magic. Creativity sparks with company.Finding the right community or tribe is life-changing. I’ve been writing a series on the importance of quilting communities (duh). If you missed the last one on how quilting retreats combat loneliness, go check that out!But, not only does it help you combat those

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