Sew & Strip Retreat 2026

Quilt Retreat: Two Days of Sewing, Snacking & Slightly Questionable Self-Control at the Fabric Table 

Join us for two glorious days of sewing, eating, learning, laughing, and pretending we don’t need more fabric. (We do. We always do.)

We’re bringing in the amazing Jennifer Halbur (yes, THE certified Stripology ruler instructor), and she’s coming ready to spill all the Stripology secrets.

She’ll be bringing ALL FOUR Stripology rulers and teaching you things like:
   What each ruler actually does (besides looking intimidating in your sewing room)
   Must-have accessories you didn’t know you needed
   How to cut strips with NO elbows (yes, really)
   Cutting 1/4" and 1/8" increments like a boss
   Using the Panel Mash Up book to finally use all those hoarded panels....yes we see you!

And the best part? Jennifer will be hanging out with us both Friday AND Saturday, helping you as you sew. So yes… you can finally ask all the questions!

We’ve got you covered with:

• Plenty of workspace (maybe even your own table… or a new sewing buddy)
• Demos with Jennifer
• Food, because obviously:
  • Friday: Supper
  • Saturday: Lunch & Supper
• Prizes (because we like you)

What to bring (don’t be that person who forgets the cord):

• Sewing machine + power cord + foot pedal
• Basic sewing supplies
• Projects to work on
• Your Stripology rulers (if you have them)
• Scrap fabric for trying new tricks
• Extra lighting if you’re fancy like that
• Extension cord or power strip

Bonus: Bring a snack to share for our communal snack table (aka the real MVP of the weekend)

Optional but smart:

• A small ironing setup to share (let’s not all bring full ironing boards and start a traffic jam)
• A comfy chair for those long sewing sessions

Translation:
Great people, great food, great sewing, and you’ll leave knowing how to use those rulers you swore you’d figure out someday.

Spots will fill… because they always do.

Lodging
Please note that overnight accommodations are not available at our retreat location.
There are two hotel options in town: Langdon Motor Inn and Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Langdon.

Cancellation Policy 
Signing up = pinky promise you’re coming.

• Cancel 2+ weeks ahead → you’ll get store credit
• Cancel less than 2 weeks → we’ll miss you, but no refunds

(We save your seat, your goodies, and your spot… so last-minute changes are tough on us!)

Class Policies 

• No photocopied patterns or sharing books/patterns in class—let’s keep it legal and support designers!