Tennessee Quilt Retreats 2025
6600 Fish Hatchery Road
Russellville, TN 37860
(805) 235-6797
[email protected]
[email protected]
Tennessee Quilt Retreats 2025
sign up forms at bottom of page
Sullys UpCycled
March 24-27, 2025 4 days/3 nights $450 shared rooms, meals included.
Oversized Hoodie: Transform thrifted, beloved or secondhand textiles into a one-of -a-kind hoodie!! You can repurpose materials like quilts, blankets, curtains or a combination to create a unique piece of wearable art.
Bring your own textiles from home or be ready for a field to a local thrift shop as Karen shares what she looks for when treasure hunting and how to imagine all the possibilities for upcycling a hoodie and more. An oversized hoodie pattern in sizes S-2XL will be provided!
Basic knowledge of a sewing machine use is required for this project, perfect for beginners, yet enjoyable for all levels with the opportunities for customizing and embellishing. Join us to learn sustainable sewing tips and leave with a one-of-a-kind hoodie!
Embellished Sweatshirt: Also at this retreat, we will make an embellished quilt themed sweatshirt. You bring a thrifted plain sweatshirt- no pockets, no graphics please. Karen will bring the rest! We will be adding a vintage Dresden plate or other quilt block and designs to choose from! A quick and easy project with so many options that when you go home, you will want to make many more!
Arrive Monday after 2 pm. Introductions and Inspirations by Karen. She will share he "why" when it comes to using preloved textiles. She will also give tips on proper posture and set up of your sewing stations and some stretches- all which can help you sew longer, more comfortably and injury free!
Tuesday morning - make embellished Pre-loved sweatshirt, Afternoon - Thrifting Field trip
Wednesday- Sew your Upcycled Hoodie!
Thursday- Sew and Share! check out 2pm.
Spring Retreat (sold out)
April 24-27, 2025 4 days/3 nights $375. Do you want to get away? Relaxing atmosphere, no meals to prepare, limitless hours to sew... This retreat is for you. Bring your projects and all your sewing and personal necessities. We will take care of the rest.
Spring Makers Market
Come Join us Saturday April 26th
9am-3pm
McArthur Pavillion, Maryville, TN.
Kentucky Derby Retreat
May 1-4, 2025 4 days/ 3 nights $400 shared room, meals included
This weekend you will feel like a winner! Whether you start a new project, or finish an existing one, or both, this retreat will be filled with inspiration and memories. We will send links to theme patterns for the weekend or if you are wanting to make a Quilted jacket (we will attach suggested links.) at this retreat, we can assist you. There is plenty of time to work on your own projects. and walk by the river and relax. Check in Thursday 2pm and Check out is 2pm Sunday.
Baby Lock https://bamasewinggals.com/ ( Sold out) Wait list
Retreat May 28th-June1st, 2025 $550 includes housing, meals, and instruction by Joan Friedrich
Is your serger still a mystery to you? It won't be after you have spent this weekend with Joan. Joan will be teaching 2 options of Jackets and much more. Become friends with your machine. Google Joan… She’s famous. She really knows her machines. This is a class you don’t want to miss.
SummerWeen
June 5-8th, 2025 $400 shared rooms and meals included
Come enjoy the summer fun with this seasonal theme retreat. This is the retreat you get to dress however you want! pajamas. superhero, comfy clothes, etc. I will share the patterns to make a fabric crown and more. If you are still wanting to tackle the quilt jacket before Fall, we can assist you with that also. As an added bonus you may choose to join the Painted Barn Quilt class. 2x2 size. ask about the patterns and larger sizes available. Check in at 2pm- on Thursday, Check out 2pm Sunday.
Smoky Mountain Quilters Show
June 20-21, 2025
Knoxville Expo Center
Come say Hello and visit my booth!
Sandra Mollon Quilts
August 10-15 Sandra Mollon Workshop
Sandra is a world renown pictorial collage artist who has a gift for bringing realist vision on fabric. We will learn about shading, making eyes, and her other tricks. You can do one of her patterns or a picture of your own.
Picture Collage Workshop $1100
Limited class size, lunch included. All the mysteries of her techniques of water, reflections, realistic eyes, shadows and shading. This is a class you won’t want to miss. Overnight accommodations are sold out. We still have limited spots available for workshop, Deposit $400 Balance due May 15, 2025.
California Retreat Blossom
September 1-5, 2025
This retreat is held at Blossomquilting.com in Oakdale California. Each day you will be introduced to a new quick project that can be completed in class,and still give you all day to work on those other projects you brought. Lunch is provided. Fun will not be limited and there is no extra charge for the laughter.
Ana Galan Shawl Retreat
September 11-15, 2025,
September 17-21, 2025
5 days/4 nights $525 includes meals and lodging
Arrive after 2pm. Check out is 2:00 pm Any quilt shawl pattern, individual instructions, laughs are free, memories are a bonus. bring extra projects if you desire. Enjoy the fun at the riverfront vineyard.
JuJuBee Retreat AccuQuilt
September 24-28, 2025 $525 5 days/4 nights This includes meals, instructor, t-shirt and swag bag. come learn how to make a fun scrappy quilt using the AccuQuilt cutting system and Morning Star Block on Board. The best part is you can use your scraps. $100 required to secure your spot. For more information contact Julie at [email protected] or Facebook page Everything AccuQuilt or Facebook message to RoyandJulie Sosebee.
Snapdragon Quilting
September 29-October 2, 2025 $699 includes meals and shard accommodations. Have you been wanting to add curves to your quilts but aren't sure where to start? This retreat is the perfect opportunity! Join Jen Wagner, an expert quilt pattern designer, as she guides you step-by-step through mastering curves in quilt making. You'll learn techniques for cutting and stitching both large and small curves, achieving phenomenal results. During the retreat you'll work on the Bouncing by pattern releasing in 2025 and the customer all-time favorite Mini moons. You may leave even leave with a completed quilt top!
Friends Retreat (private retreat)
October 26-31, 2025
Friends retreat in the vineyard! Relax and enjoy this time with good friends, fabric and fun. sitting by the river or watching the sunset over the vineyard, the options are endless.
Quilting 101 with Darren
Nov 13-16,2025 $400 Shared rooms, meals provided.
In this workshop Darren will cover some quilting basics, talk about tools and materials, and create a quilt top start to finish. If you would like to get into quilting or have been out of quilting for a long time, this class will provide enough information and skill building to get you confident and on your way. Darren will have you leaving with some finished projects you could wrap to give as gifts but I promise you, you're going to want to keep them.
Setting up your own retreat.
6 person minimum- 15 maximum
$375 per person 3 nights stay
$425 per person 4 nights stay
meals/ shared rooms.
Check in 2pm dinner only on first night
Continental breakfast, light lunch and dinner provided on full days
Check out 2pm, Continental breakfast only on last day
Tennessee Quilt Retreats is located at the Nolichucky Vineyard. The Nolichucky Vineyard is a producing vineyard providing grapes for wine and soda. One entire side of the 15 acres property is the Nolichucky River and another is Bent creek. There is a river deck bar serving Wine, beer and seltzers for relaxing. We boast an iconic 2 story gazebo, and a 4000 square ft open air pavilion. The area is beautiful to walk anytime of the day.
It is typical for meals to be provided for retreats. We post menu items whenever possible. Menus are subject to change. We are unable to accommodate individual food preferences. Please plan to bring your required medicine, allergy free food, guilty pleasures or anything else that will make your stay even more pleasurable. Refrigerators are available.
We have design walls, cutting stations, rulers, ironing boards, etc. Please try to come with your own supplies, projects precut, tools, rulers, etc. whenever possible. We do not want your time here spent waiting on the next step. Basic stitch Sewing machines are available for rent for $50 for those who fly in.
The closest airports are Knoxville(TYS) and Tri Cities(TRI)
The quilt shops to visit are :
www.Deepspringsdiscountfabrics.com 786 Haynes Rd. Dandridge
The Quilted square, E. Meeting St. Dandridge
Sewing Bee Bernina In Stitches www.cherrypitquiltshop.com www.heavenlystitches.com
REGISTRATION FORM below
Deposits and Balance are not refundable. They may be transferrable in circumstances.
6600 Fish Hatchery Road
Russellville, TN 37860
(805) 235-6797
[email protected]
[email protected]
Tennessee Quilt Retreats 2025
sign up forms at bottom of page
Sullys UpCycled
March 24-27, 2025 4 days/3 nights $450 shared rooms, meals included.
Oversized Hoodie: Transform thrifted, beloved or secondhand textiles into a one-of -a-kind hoodie!! You can repurpose materials like quilts, blankets, curtains or a combination to create a unique piece of wearable art.
Bring your own textiles from home or be ready for a field to a local thrift shop as Karen shares what she looks for when treasure hunting and how to imagine all the possibilities for upcycling a hoodie and more. An oversized hoodie pattern in sizes S-2XL will be provided!
Basic knowledge of a sewing machine use is required for this project, perfect for beginners, yet enjoyable for all levels with the opportunities for customizing and embellishing. Join us to learn sustainable sewing tips and leave with a one-of-a-kind hoodie!
Embellished Sweatshirt: Also at this retreat, we will make an embellished quilt themed sweatshirt. You bring a thrifted plain sweatshirt- no pockets, no graphics please. Karen will bring the rest! We will be adding a vintage Dresden plate or other quilt block and designs to choose from! A quick and easy project with so many options that when you go home, you will want to make many more!
Arrive Monday after 2 pm. Introductions and Inspirations by Karen. She will share he "why" when it comes to using preloved textiles. She will also give tips on proper posture and set up of your sewing stations and some stretches- all which can help you sew longer, more comfortably and injury free!
Tuesday morning - make embellished Pre-loved sweatshirt, Afternoon - Thrifting Field trip
Wednesday- Sew your Upcycled Hoodie!
Thursday- Sew and Share! check out 2pm.
Spring Retreat (sold out)
April 24-27, 2025 4 days/3 nights $375. Do you want to get away? Relaxing atmosphere, no meals to prepare, limitless hours to sew... This retreat is for you. Bring your projects and all your sewing and personal necessities. We will take care of the rest.
Spring Makers Market
Come Join us Saturday April 26th
9am-3pm
McArthur Pavillion, Maryville, TN.
Kentucky Derby Retreat
May 1-4, 2025 4 days/ 3 nights $400 shared room, meals included
This weekend you will feel like a winner! Whether you start a new project, or finish an existing one, or both, this retreat will be filled with inspiration and memories. We will send links to theme patterns for the weekend or if you are wanting to make a Quilted jacket (we will attach suggested links.) at this retreat, we can assist you. There is plenty of time to work on your own projects. and walk by the river and relax. Check in Thursday 2pm and Check out is 2pm Sunday.
Baby Lock https://bamasewinggals.com/ ( Sold out) Wait list
Retreat May 28th-June1st, 2025 $550 includes housing, meals, and instruction by Joan Friedrich
Is your serger still a mystery to you? It won't be after you have spent this weekend with Joan. Joan will be teaching 2 options of Jackets and much more. Become friends with your machine. Google Joan… She’s famous. She really knows her machines. This is a class you don’t want to miss.
SummerWeen
June 5-8th, 2025 $400 shared rooms and meals included
Come enjoy the summer fun with this seasonal theme retreat. This is the retreat you get to dress however you want! pajamas. superhero, comfy clothes, etc. I will share the patterns to make a fabric crown and more. If you are still wanting to tackle the quilt jacket before Fall, we can assist you with that also. As an added bonus you may choose to join the Painted Barn Quilt class. 2x2 size. ask about the patterns and larger sizes available. Check in at 2pm- on Thursday, Check out 2pm Sunday.
Smoky Mountain Quilters Show
June 20-21, 2025
Knoxville Expo Center
Come say Hello and visit my booth!
Sandra Mollon Quilts
August 10-15 Sandra Mollon Workshop
Sandra is a world renown pictorial collage artist who has a gift for bringing realist vision on fabric. We will learn about shading, making eyes, and her other tricks. You can do one of her patterns or a picture of your own.
Picture Collage Workshop $1100
Limited class size, lunch included. All the mysteries of her techniques of water, reflections, realistic eyes, shadows and shading. This is a class you won’t want to miss. Overnight accommodations are sold out. We still have limited spots available for workshop, Deposit $400 Balance due May 15, 2025.
California Retreat Blossom
September 1-5, 2025
This retreat is held at Blossomquilting.com in Oakdale California. Each day you will be introduced to a new quick project that can be completed in class,and still give you all day to work on those other projects you brought. Lunch is provided. Fun will not be limited and there is no extra charge for the laughter.
Ana Galan Shawl Retreat
September 11-15, 2025,
September 17-21, 2025
5 days/4 nights $525 includes meals and lodging
Arrive after 2pm. Check out is 2:00 pm Any quilt shawl pattern, individual instructions, laughs are free, memories are a bonus. bring extra projects if you desire. Enjoy the fun at the riverfront vineyard.
JuJuBee Retreat AccuQuilt
September 24-28, 2025 $525 5 days/4 nights This includes meals, instructor, t-shirt and swag bag. come learn how to make a fun scrappy quilt using the AccuQuilt cutting system and Morning Star Block on Board. The best part is you can use your scraps. $100 required to secure your spot. For more information contact Julie at [email protected] or Facebook page Everything AccuQuilt or Facebook message to RoyandJulie Sosebee.
Snapdragon Quilting
September 29-October 2, 2025 $699 includes meals and shard accommodations. Have you been wanting to add curves to your quilts but aren't sure where to start? This retreat is the perfect opportunity! Join Jen Wagner, an expert quilt pattern designer, as she guides you step-by-step through mastering curves in quilt making. You'll learn techniques for cutting and stitching both large and small curves, achieving phenomenal results. During the retreat you'll work on the Bouncing by pattern releasing in 2025 and the customer all-time favorite Mini moons. You may leave even leave with a completed quilt top!
Friends Retreat (private retreat)
October 26-31, 2025
Friends retreat in the vineyard! Relax and enjoy this time with good friends, fabric and fun. sitting by the river or watching the sunset over the vineyard, the options are endless.
Quilting 101 with Darren
Nov 13-16,2025 $400 Shared rooms, meals provided.
In this workshop Darren will cover some quilting basics, talk about tools and materials, and create a quilt top start to finish. If you would like to get into quilting or have been out of quilting for a long time, this class will provide enough information and skill building to get you confident and on your way. Darren will have you leaving with some finished projects you could wrap to give as gifts but I promise you, you're going to want to keep them.
Setting up your own retreat.
6 person minimum- 15 maximum
$375 per person 3 nights stay
$425 per person 4 nights stay
meals/ shared rooms.
Check in 2pm dinner only on first night
Continental breakfast, light lunch and dinner provided on full days
Check out 2pm, Continental breakfast only on last day
Tennessee Quilt Retreats is located at the Nolichucky Vineyard. The Nolichucky Vineyard is a producing vineyard providing grapes for wine and soda. One entire side of the 15 acres property is the Nolichucky River and another is Bent creek. There is a river deck bar serving Wine, beer and seltzers for relaxing. We boast an iconic 2 story gazebo, and a 4000 square ft open air pavilion. The area is beautiful to walk anytime of the day.
It is typical for meals to be provided for retreats. We post menu items whenever possible. Menus are subject to change. We are unable to accommodate individual food preferences. Please plan to bring your required medicine, allergy free food, guilty pleasures or anything else that will make your stay even more pleasurable. Refrigerators are available.
We have design walls, cutting stations, rulers, ironing boards, etc. Please try to come with your own supplies, projects precut, tools, rulers, etc. whenever possible. We do not want your time here spent waiting on the next step. Basic stitch Sewing machines are available for rent for $50 for those who fly in.
The closest airports are Knoxville(TYS) and Tri Cities(TRI)
The quilt shops to visit are :
www.Deepspringsdiscountfabrics.com 786 Haynes Rd. Dandridge
The Quilted square, E. Meeting St. Dandridge
Sewing Bee Bernina In Stitches www.cherrypitquiltshop.com www.heavenlystitches.com
REGISTRATION FORM below
Deposits and Balance are not refundable. They may be transferrable in circumstances.
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