Originally Posted by dkabasketlady

Hi and welcome from the sunny state of Florida!!
I've never been to a quilting retreat yet, but hope to some time in the future.
I'd try to post this question under the "main" section and you might get more responses from all the awesome members of this board!!

Originally Posted by quilting cat

Invite participants to bring fabric, books, or patterns they want to swap (or sell).
Invite each stitcher to make a block for a charity quilt, or have a drawing for one person to take home the blocks.
Have a Fat Quarter exchange, using your favorite gift exchange game.
Cut regular and chocolate Krispie treats into same-sized triangles or diamonds and display as a quilt block for dessert.
Don't forget your cameras! Show and tell, progress reports, fashion show. . . Have fun!