I went to my LQS and my friendly sells person told me all about the stuff going on in the area. Thought you might be interested.
1. NWI Shop Hop Sept. 30-Oct.1
Shops included: Ericas-South Bend
Stitch in Time-South Bend
Jeanette's Fabric boutique -Wakarusa
Calico Point - Goshen
bits n pieces - Crown Point
Needle & Thread- Valparaiso
$15.00 includes, passport, tote bag, map, $5.00 spending money at each shop. Refreshments, Prizes, Free patterns

2.Quilting Together - September 30- Oct. 2
Quilting Classes, Hands on Learning techniques from experts, Goodies and Supplies, Meet Marianne Fons.
www.quiltingtogetherevent.com

3. R.S.V.P. Quilt Show - Auburn, Indiana Oct. 8 & 9
Auburn United Methodist Church
1203 East Seventh St. Info:[email protected]

4.Harvest of quilts Nov. 13 -14 Washington Park, Michigan City, Indiana
More Info [email protected]

Whew.....that was a long post.

And if I might add:

Threads of Time open retreat is now scheduled for
Friday Sept, 24th 3pm -Thursday Sept 30, 1pm

$35 per night
or $15 a day if you don't spend the night

Bring your own food, toiletries and sewing supplies.
Or you can order out.

Come for one day or several

http://threadsoftimefab.com click on retreat center and take a virtual tour

You do need to call and reserve you spot with your credit card.

I hope you don't mind me adding this but Threads of Time is just across the Indiana/Illinois border in Danville Il. Anyone needing directions can pm me.

May have to get to the one in Auburn - less than 30 minute drive from my house! Will mark on calendar. Thx

thanks for the links, will put it down on my calendar!

Quilt Show Sept. 25-26
East Peoria, IL
Sponosred by Gems of the Prarie Quilters

Link to Flyer:
http://www.gemsoftheprairie.com/2010...c/2010Info.htm'

Are you sure this is the right address? When I clicked on it I get a "Page Not Found" notice.

Just go to gemsoftheprairie.com
and click on show info.

Thanks, I will.