Originally Posted by Tsanchez
I have never been to a retreat but I have heard of how fun and informative they can be. I would like to go to one as soon as I can afford to go.
If a quilter can't afford to buy fabrics, he/she uses scraps.
If you can't afford a retreat, gather some friends, some covered dishes and have a quilting bee. Pick a topic and learn something new together--you don't have to have an expert. Have fun.