Quilter's Get-A-Way 2024

Hello my quilting friends!

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I cannot believe the fall retreat is coming up so fast.  I retired in May so I am free and enjoying life in a new way.  This retreat will be a continuation of last spring. 

 

We will be working on our own projects and finishing up UFO’s.  Empty those shelves of kits and half finished projects and head to Okoboji.  I will have a sign up sheet for you to fill out the pr0jects you hope to finish while you are with us.  Then you can use that as your checklist.  There will be a show and tell of finished projects on Saturday night.  There will be prizes for those who accomplish the most on their list.  Of course, the difficulty of the projects will be taken into consideration.

 

Please bring any UFOs (Unfinished Objects) that you no longer wish to complete. We'll have a designated table where attendees can offer their unfinished projects for others to adopt and take home. It's common for us to lose interest or feel stuck in the middle of a project, and this is a chance to find a new home for these creations. Perhaps someone else will find joy in your orphaned project and give it a new life. Additionally, there will be a giveaway table for notions, fabric, patterns, and books that we no longer need. This is a great opportunity to declutter your crafting space at home. Even if you just want to bring a bag of scraps, it will be warmly welcomed.

 

I am thrilled that Clover Cottage from Emmetsburg, Iowa will be joining us again.  They will be our vendor and provider of all things, “quilting”.  I am excited to welcome back Joni and her staff!  They will offer quilting fabrics, kits, books, patterns and notions.  They will be closing down their shop and moving to our camp. It is a huge undertaking to bring everything with you.  Let’s welcome them in a big way and let them know how much we appreciate all of their hard work.  If there is anything you want Joni to order ahead of time I know she will do that.  She will have a large supply of “Glow Rulers” this time.  Just give her a call if you want something at (712) 298-0404.   

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You may arrive anytime after 7:00 am on Wed and stay through until Wed after brunch (7 Day 6 Night Retreat) or Wed after brunch until Sunday (5 Day 4 Night Retreat). I will have assigned seating like last fall.

 

Your meals will be made for you by Chef Chad. Our menu will once again be a Brunch - Dinner meal schedule. If you have dietary concerns please let him know when you arrive. All meals will be covered from Wednesday Dinner through Wednesday Brunch the following week. 

 

We will also have a snack table so feel free to bring some treats to share with your fellow retreaters.

 

Pedicures, manicures, haircuts and more await you. These extras will be offered throughout the weekend. You can speak with Mindy to schedule your "prettiness" appointments. (712) 330-6186

 

You will need to bring linens and towels. Each room has a queen bed and several standard twins. (Christopher House has twin beds only.) 

 

Show and Tell will be Saturday night . We hope you will all participate. You can bring your lovely finished quilts as you always do.  We will also be sharing all of the projects we have completed Wednesday through Saturday night.  We may have another Show &  Tell Tuesday night to share more completed projects. 

 

Let me know if you have questions or concerns.

 

Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp

1203 Inwan Street

Milford, Iowa 51351

 

Please remember that the Bible Camp is an Alcohol Free Facility.