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
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.
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.
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
