Has anyone gone to the Handiquilter Retreat in Salt Lake City
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Has anyone gone to the Handiquilter Retreat in Salt Lake City
I have been thinking of attending the Handiquilter 3-day retreat as I have the Sweet 16 and I am still quite timid. I watched a youtube and it look like the retreats are great but I was hoping to hear some first-hand experience. Anyone?
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I went last year for my Sweet 16, and I loved it. It was full of instruction and help. The only problem was my brain was full by 3 and we went until 4 or 5! All the attendees were unanimous that it was very worthwhile. You will end up with lots of samples of techniques plus some other goodies. You get to try lots of techniques including traditional FMQ, ruler work, crouching feet, echo feet, etc. it was nice to try things to see if you really like them enough to purchase. If you do purchase things, there is a significant discount at the retreat. The price included lunch and dinner paid for by HQ, and the hotel gives you breakfast and transportation.
Ask me me if you have any other questions.
Pam
Ask me me if you have any other questions.
Pam
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Thanks Pam. That was the kind of info I wanted.
I sent them an email because I didn't see the Sweet 16 as a retreat option but they answered that I could sign up for a LA retreat and specify that I have the sit-down. They would accommodate me easily. I am seriously considering going.
I sent them an email because I didn't see the Sweet 16 as a retreat option but they answered that I could sign up for a LA retreat and specify that I have the sit-down. They would accommodate me easily. I am seriously considering going.
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The price they give you is for instruction, supplies, lunches, and dinners. The hotel is separate. I originally thought I wouldn't attend the dinners since I live so close, but the food was good as were the lunches. I even went to the fabric store they took a trip to one evening even though it is only a couple of miles from me.
And quiltsRfun, I will send you a PM. Always nice to meet locals.
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And quiltsRfun, I will send you a PM. Always nice to meet locals.
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I told DH about it and he is totally supportive so I am starting to save my money. The early retreat doesn't work for me because we are upgrading our database system but the one in September is definitely in the frame. Depending on when I get in, maybe we can hook up for dinner, Pam. I always love to meet new quilting sisters.
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I am going to the Prostitcher retreat in Jan. because the complexity really scares me. Even taking husband so he learns it all too. The promised to show me how to load and tension. I have only heard good things about the retreats.
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I told DH about it and he is totally supportive so I am starting to save my money. The early retreat doesn't work for me because we are upgrading our database system but the one in September is definitely in the frame. Depending on when I get in, maybe we can hook up for dinner, Pam. I always love to meet new quilting sisters.
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