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QUILT RETREAT

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Quilt Retreat ...a quilting get-away with Margaret J. Miller & Nancy Lee Chong

Come prepared to be pampered.
You deserve it!

Our 2007 retreat was a blast! Everyone had a great time.
Click here to see the 2007 retreat photos

All good things must come to an end.
These 2008 retreats were our last.

THE BASICS

WHEN? Wednesday, March 26 - Sunday, March 30, 2008
or
Wednesday, April 16 - Sunday, April 20, 2008

WHERE? The Inn at Gig Harbor, Gig Harbor, Washington, USA.

WITH WHOM? Margaret J. Miller & Nancy Lee Chong

WHAT? At Pieceful Harbor Retreat you will create one quilt influenced by two of the best teachers the Pacific Northwest has to offer. With Margaret, using her newest Angle Play templates, color, value, and simple machine piecing you will create a wonderful pieced backdrop. Onto that backdrop, you will appliqué an innovative design by Nancy. The result will be a masterful blending of two wonderful styles, two techniques, two teachers, and memories to last a lifetime.

On the first day of the retreat, half the group works with Nancy, while the other half works with Margaret. On the second day, the teachers rotate. Then on the third day we remove the wall between the classrooms and bring everyone together for a fun day of independent work with both Margaret & Nancy in the same room.

Each day, a long, mid-day break will afford you the opportunity to continue working on your quilt, to go sightseeing in Gig Harbor, head to a local fabric store to shop, take a nap or relax in the hot tub! Box lunches will be provided, so no time will be lost at a sit-down meal or in a restaurant.

Evening events will be fun and inspirational. Go to bed early, or keep sewing late into the night.

This is an opportunity for non-stop fun and creative relaxation.

We look forward to having you join us!

Here is a peek at the quilt design for the 2008 retreats... Using Margaret's AnglePlay templates this quilt will be super-fast to piece! In what colors will you make yours? (Patterns are only available to guests at our retreats.)	In 2008 guests will have their choice of appliqué! Tulip - cut 2FAQ-style from two pieces of fabric, pictured above Iris - cut Hawaiian quilt-style from one piece of fabric, pictured at left Rose - appliquéd in a traditional multi-piece style, at right (photo is still a work-in-progress.)
Mix & Match appliqué pattern with appliqué style. Nine possible variations!!! Which will you choose?

WORKSHOPS

Time with Margaret:

In Margaret’s portion of this retreat, you will create a simple background using her newest "Angle Play" format.

Time with Nancy:

Using Nancy’s wonderful stress-free needleturn hand appliqué techniques, you will build on the backdrop by adding twirling tulips (or other flower options, too).

COST

	$1,250.00 – double occupancy
	$1,350.00 – single occupancy
	$300.00 deposit will hold your spot until January 10, 2008.
	Payment of the full amount in US dollars is required January 10, 2008.

See the Registration page for our refund policy.

WHAT IS INCLUDED

	4 nights hotel room
	Delicious food--all meals (4 light continental breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners)
	Daily shopping trips
	On-site quilt shop
	Pampering & daily surprises
	4 evening events
	3 days of instruction, inspiration, and fun with Margaret and Nancy

What you provide:

	Transportation to Inn at Gig Harbor. Hourly shuttle service is available between Seattle/Tacoma airport and the Inn at Gig Harbor (about a 30 minute ride).
	Sewing machine and basic sewing supplies for your machine piecing and hand appliqué.
	Fabric for your quilt project. (A Supply List will be sent several months in advance.)
	Your clothes, pajamas, and toothbrush.

On-site quilt shop provided by:

DAILY HIGHLIGHTS
Wednesday:

	Arrive at Inn at Gig Harbor by 5:00pm
	Welcome Reception & dinner with Janice, Margaret & Nancy

Thursday & Friday:

	Six hours in class with Margaret on one day, Nancy on the other day, with Janice consulting on color and delivering needed fabrics!
	Mid-day break for sewing, resting, shopping at the local fabric store, or visiting the waterfront of Gig Harbor
	Evening dinner event
	Quilt into the night, as late as you want!

Saturday:

	Work independently on your quilt with individualized attention from Margaret & Nancy
	Special demos
	Evening dinner event
	Quilt into the night, as late as you want!

Sunday:

Farewell event, relax, pack, head home around noon

INN AT GIG HARBOR

"Small inn ambience with first class service." Inn at Gig Harbor, our home Wednesday through Sunday, is wonderfully decorated as a cozy, Pacific Northwest lodge. The Inn has been host to other quilting events. They understand quilters and are eager to make our stay a really pleasant experience. Here are amenities provided by the Inn:

	Complementary high speed internet access
	Weight & Exercise facility
	Gift shop
	Enterprise Car Rental desk
	Year-round outdoor hot tub
	Business Center
	Massage services
	Rooms have iron, ironing board, hair dryers, and personal coffee makers
	Room service, on-site restaurant, & lounge
	Bremerton Kitsap Airporter provides service hourly from 4:30am to midnight to and from Seattle-Tacoma Airport to the Inn at Gig Harbor

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