Quilter's Get-A-Way 2024

March 5th - March 12th 2025

Dear Quilting Friends,

Spring Retreat is just around the corner! It promises to be a relaxing week of sewing, laughter, and bonding with old and new friends alike. This time, we’re embracing one of our favorite themes—a pajama party!

Christmas Gift Inspiration

This year, I’ve been crafting some delightful Christmas gifts and thought you might enjoy making them too. It’s the perfect opportunity to get a head start on your holiday creations. Bring your UFOs (Unfinished Objects) and other projects you’d like to work on. Throughout the week, I’ll offer quick, optional classes after brunch each day. For any projects I teach, I’ll provide kits or hand out patterns for you to complete at your own pace.

Share and Share Alike

We’ll have a couple of special tables set up:

Orphan Project Adoption Table: Have a project you’ve started but lost the spark to finish? Someone else may love giving it a new life!
Giveaway Table: Clear out your sewing room by bringing notions, patterns, books, and fabrics you no longer use. Let’s share and declutter together!

I’m excited to welcome Joni and her team from Clover Cottage in Emmetsburg, Iowa, as our vendor! They’re bringing a treasure trove of quilting fabrics, kits, books, patterns, and notions. It’s a big undertaking for them to move their shop to our camp, so let’s show our appreciation. If you’d like Joni to bring something specific, you can call her at (712) 298-0404 to place a request.

Retreat Details

Arrival: Anytime after 7:00 AM on Wednesday
Stay Options:
- 5-day retreat: Wednesday through Sunday brunch
- 8-day retreat: Wednesday through the following Wednesday brunch
Meals: Brunch and dinner provided by the camp chef, starting with Wednesday dinner. Please notify the chef of any dietary concerns upon arrival.
Lodging: Bring your own linens and towels. Each room includes one queen bed and several twin beds.
Extras: Treat yourself to pedicures, manicures, or haircuts! Schedule your “prettiness” appointments with Mindy at (712) 330-6186.

Fun Highlights

Pajama Parade: Join us Saturday night for contests, prizes, and pajama fun! Categories include the oldest pajamas, most unique outfit, threadiest bathrobe, and slipper contest.
Show and Tell: Share your finished projects on Saturday night—your beautiful quilts always inspire us!
Snacks and Recipes: Bring treats to share and the recipes if you’d like.

Contact Info for Emergencies

Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp
1203 Inwan Street
Milford, Iowa 51351
Phone: (712) 337-3306

Please note: The camp is an alcohol-free facility.

Pack your favorite pajamas, gather your sewing supplies, and get ready for a memorable retreat filled with creativity, fun, and friendship. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Warmly,

Susan