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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Swingin' Sixties Retreat


Running With Scissors Quilters
are coming to Hotel Hamilton & Event Center for a 
SWINGIN' SIXTIES RETREAT
in Quilt Town, USA - Hamilton Missouri.

September 21-24, 2021!


3 Night Retreat with 4 instructors and 3 projects ONLY $425!

 Join the Running With Scissors Quilters team for 3 fun-filled days at the Swingin' Sixties Retreat. You will learn a unique method to make a six-pointed star in a square using the new Six In A Square© tool. We’ll be making three exciting projects; a wall hanging, a quilt available in 3 sizes, and a table runner. You may also choose to learn to use the tool in another way to make a great block.

The Six in a Square© Tool ($36.50 value-included with retreat ticket) is designed to make 60 degree angled units that are sewn together without any “Y” seams to create a 6 pointed star in a square. The completed blocks are slightly oversized and trimmed to perfection with the same tool. It is versatile enough to make 10 different finished size blocks from 3” to 12” and comes with illustrated step by step instructions for both left and right handed quilters. The blocks can then be incorporated into one of your favorite designs, with other traditional blocks, or in one of our patterns. The possibilities are endless!

PROJECT: CROSSROADS 




This first project will introduce you to the Six in a Square tool. Start your journey by making a stunning 44” square wall hanging that uses full and half stars. 



PROJECT: NESTED STAR SPRINT 




Take your 60 degree skills to the next level and learn the Nested Star Sprint while creating this beautiful table runner. Once you have learned this technique the design possibilities are endless.

PROJECT: FRENCH TWIST 




A colorful variation on a traditional French Braid quilt. Gather an assortment of your favorite fabrics, your Six in a Square© tool and “Do the Twist”! Choose the size project you would like to make: Large (85” x 99”), Medium (66” x 76”), or Small (51” x 59”).



BONUS PROJECT: 12 POINTED STAR SPRINT 

Eager for more…?? This optional session will teach the 12-Pointed Star Sprint by making a 12” block. After making the block, we will get the design juices flowing by discussing how color placement provides limitless variations. This bonus project is an additional pattern fee of only $7.50!



3 day Retreat with check-in beginning @ 2 pm Tuesday September 21st. Check out Friday September 24th 11am***. 

Swingin' Sixties Retreat Includes

  • Meet & Greet with your 4 instructors
  • 3-4 lectures/projects
  • Open Sew Time
  • 3 nights of Retreat Style Lodging (twin size beds, no bunks)
  • 3 catered dinners (lunch on your own each day)
  • 3 morning continental breakfast
  • Snacks, Coffee, Tea and water always available
  • Swag and Prizes
ALL OF THIS for only $425! So put on your saddle shoes and pack your poodle skirt and then join us in Quilt Town, USA!!

 

MEET YOUR EDUCATORS:  Heidi Chase, Ellen Cicak, Kathy Webb, Dot Fabian


We are a team of energetic quilting instructors. We truly enjoy quilting and we love to share by teaching classes, sharing quilts in trunk shows, lecturing and demonstrating.   We have a passion for quilting and have furthered this by becoming Certified Studio 180 Design Instructors.  

We also love to design patterns and tools and enjoy the creativity of freehand long-arming.      In addition to creating patterns for Running with Scissors Quilters, the team has been published in     Fons and Porter and has several patterns in the Studio 180 Design pattern line. We have recently branched into tool design, releasing Corner Pop II and Corner Pop III in collaboration with Studio 180 Design.

We’re proud to have quilts published in Hidden Treasures and Royal Treasures     by Studio 180 Design, Deb Tucker and Accent on Angles by Susan Purney.

We would love to share the Joy of Quilting with you.  

To learn more about the Running With Scissors Gals please visit their website.You can also follow them on Instagram and Facebook.


Hotel Hamilton Retreat Lodging

Tentative Schedule:

Tuesday, Sept 21, 2021

2:00

Check in and Set Up Sewing Space *

5:30

Dinner

6:00-8:30

Crossroads - Session 1

8:30-9:00

Guided Sew

9:00

Open Sew

Wednesday, Sept 22, 2021

7:30-9:00

Breakfast

9:00-11:30

Crossroads - Session 2

11:30-12:30

Crossroads Wrap-up and Guided Sew

12:30-5:30

12-5:30 Lunch on your own. Open Sew/ Shopping, etc.

5:30

Dinner

6:00-8:00

French Twist - Session 1

8:00-9:00

Guided Sew

9:00

Open Sew

Thursday, Sept 23,2021

7:30-9:00

Breakfast

9:00-12:00

French Twist - Session 2

12:00

Lunch on  your own. Open Sew/Shopping

1:30

1:30 (optional) 12 point Star Lecture (this is a bonus class. An additional fee of $7.50)

5:30

Catered Dinner

6:00-8:30

Lecture Nested Star Sprint

8:30-9:00

Guided Sew

Friday, Sept 24, 2021

7:30-9:00

Breakfast

9:00-9:30

Goodbye for now

9:30-11:00

Clean up and Check out. ***

 

Each project will include the pattern and instruction to complete the project. A materials list will be emailed to each participant by July 1st, 2021.



Our sewing hall will knock your socks off! Each guest will have their own 6 foot table and a chair. and plenty of outlets. The lighting is wonderful. We provide ironing stations at each block of tables (6-8 guests share), but you are welcome to bring your own mini iron for your station. You may consider bringing a extra chair pad-especially if you have a favorite! 


We also have free WIFI and 2 massage chairs in the hall. Sew a lot, then massage a little, or visa versa. 

*Bring your own machine or RENT one during your stay. To rent, add product to cart called "Sewing Machine Kit Rental"

**Guests may check-in a day early for an additional fee, by selecting the option in your cart. Breakfast is included for that extra morning.

***Additionally you may extend your stay thru the end of the week for Missouri Star's annual Birthday Bash for check out Sunday September 26th 11am (3 nights) at the discounted rate of $100. Limited Space Available. If you choose to extend you will NOT be required to vacate your sewing space until Sunday morning by 11:00am. Breakfast is included each additional morning. 

ANOTHER BONUS?? For guests extending past the retreat and into the weekend... you will receive FREE admission to the Missouri Quilt Museum, right here in Hamilton. That weekend in our Show Me Gallery, we will be featuring none other than Running With Scissors Quilters in their exhibit "Designer's Journey"

 


At Hotel Hamilton and Event Center we work hard to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Our boutique-esque guests suites include:

5 twin beds in each room. 

Living Room/TV shared with the suite next door.

1(suite 4)-2 bathrooms - with exterior vanities for more gals to get ready at once! 

Endless HOT water!! 

Pillowtop mattresses and soft linens!

Complimentary ear plugs ( you are welcome)

Complimentary toiletries- shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap, shower cap, lotion, make-up wipes. There is also a blow dryer in each suite.

Individual guest towels, hand towels, washclothes.

Charging cubes with multiple outlets and USB ports at each night stand

Temperature controlled bedrooms.

Temperature controlled living rooms. 

Our entire facility including guest rooms and event hall are on ground level. No stairs required.

 


Retreat tickets are non-refundable.Organizers reserve the right to cancel the retreat if minimum enrollment has not been achieved by June 23, 2021. You would then receive a 100% refund of the registration fee and any additional products purchased on this site for the retreat. We suggest you purchase travel insurance when you book airline tickets to avoid flight cancellation fees.

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

Nearest Airport is Kansas City, 1 hour 5 minutes. 

Shuttle Service Available by calling Keith at 816-465-1874

 

Parking at retreat is free. 


Questions? Please contact Dakota at homeinnhamilton@gmail.com OR by calling 435-849-2564

 We look forward to having you join us in Hamilton Missouri September 21-24, 2021. See you soon!


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Monday, February 1, 2021

Spring Into Spring Craft Show


 We are excited to bring to Hotel Hamilton, 

Leslie Jo's Boutique for their 

Spring into Spring Craft Show. 

April 24th 2021 from 9 am-9pm.

703 West Berry St. Hamilton, MO

SEE MORE ABOUT THE EVENT HERE

Local Missouri vendors will be selling their products including 

JEWELRY

HANDMADE SOAPS

FREEZE DRIED CANDIES

HOME DECOR

& MORE


WE look forward to having you join us! 


Vendor applications available by calling Dakota 435-849-2564 or emailing dakotaredford@gmail.com