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2:00 PM Thursday November 5th - 2:00 PM Sunday November 8th
Post and follow our retreat fun on Instagram with #SBAMQG2020Retreat
Attendees are welcome to join all or none of the events, it's your choice!
Any unscheduled time is open sew, when you can choose if you want to join a table or have personal time.
Day 1
Events, Day 1: Thursday November 5th
Welcome Afternoon Tea
2:00 PM (30 minutes)
Host: Tamlin Matthews
Join Tamlin for a mini-retreat kick-off event to say hello and make sure people are comfortable with the video platform prior to Karen's demo at 2:30 PM.
Demo
2:30 PM (30 minutes)
Host: Karen Gonzalez
Join Karen of Machine Medics for Machine Cleaning Basics. Karen will show us how to prepare our sewing machines for a weekend of sewing.
Welcome Party!
7:00 PM (2 hours)
Hosts: Retreat Committee
Welcome Party: Grab a mocktail/cocktail (see our recipes!) then join us a as we kick off the virtual retreat. We will talk about our goody bag contents, go over the events and activities we have in store for the weekend, and share content of our 4 Raffle Baskets that you are eligible to win as well as give away the first basket!
Day 2
Events, Day 2: Friday November 6th
Wake Then Make
9:00 AM (30 minutes)
Hosts: Ruth Smith and Judy Bilardello
Kick-off the day of at home quilting with social half-hour coffee/tea
Snap Bag Demo
9:30 AM (30 mintues)
Host: Lori Green
The supplies you'll need to complete your snap bag are in your goody bag! Join Lori as as she shows you the first steps toward completion. This project should be able to be completed during the retreat.
Snap Bag Instructions
Tai Chi/Qi
11:00 AM (1 hour)
Host: Vivian Skripek
Demo
2:00 PM (30 minutes)
Host: Anna Brenkwitz
Join Anna for a zipper demo!
Lone Round Robin
5:00 PM (1 hour)
Hosts: Tina Michalik and Kathrin Brown
We will include the beginning of a Lone Round Robin project in your goody bag. Join Tina and Kathrin as they show you the next steps to start a quilt top using your stash. This project is meant to be ongoing after the retreat.
Sew & Tell
7:30 PM (1 hour)
Join us for an evening social hour and share the project(s) you are working on. We will also give away our second Raffle Basket!
Day 3
Events, Day 3: Saturday November 7th
Wake Then Make
9:00 AM (30 minutes)
Host: Isabelle Selak
Kick-off day of at home quilting with social half-hour coffee/tea.
Snap Bag Demo
9:30 AM (30 minutes)
Host: Lori Green
The supplies you'll need to complete your snap bag are in your goodie bag! Join Lori as as she shows you the last steps toward completion.
Snap Bag Instructions
Yoga for Quilters
11:00 AM (1 hour)
Host: Amey Mathews from Yoga Within
Gentle yoga to get us all moving! Class is open to ALL levels of experience, even first-timers.
Wear comfortable clothing you can move around in. You’ll need room to stand and sit.
Helpful to have a blanket or large towel to fold and sit on. Join us—you’ll be glad you did!
Demo
2:00 PM (30 minutes)
Host: Janice Robinson
Janice will show you how to use your seam flattener that she provided for all of our Goody Bags.
Lone Round Robin
5:00 PM (1 hour)
Hosts: Tina Michalik and Kathrin Brown
Share your progress and the get the next steps to your Lone Round Robin project.
Sew & Tell
7:30 PM (1 hour)
Join us for social hour and share your day 3 progress on your project(s). We will also give away our third Raffle Basket!
Spa Mask Night
8:30 PM (1 hour)
Host: Tamlin Matthews
Join Tamlin in relaxing with a spa mask night (included in your Goody Bag). Warning: we may or may not take a picture of this silliness and post it on our Instagram!
Day 4
Events, Day 4: Sunday November 8th
Wake Then Make
9:00 AM (30 minutes)
Host: Lori Green and Pat Goulet
Kick-off day of our last day of the retreat with social half-hour coffee/tea.
Bone Building & Balance
10:00 AM (1 hour)
Host: Gina Enriquez
Wrap-up Party
12:00 AM (2 hour)
Host: Retreat Committee