Quiltworx Retreat – Autumn 2026 in Shipshewana, IN

Don’t miss your opportunity to visit Shipshewana in September 2026 to work on  your Quiltworx  Quilt!  No “featured” patterns — so any pattern is welcome!!!!  I’m certain that this is perfect for you!    Paper piecing makes the sewing perfectly do-able for quiltmakers of all skill levels.  If you have always wanted to make a Quiltworx quilt — but have been nervous about taking it on… on your own — then this is PERFECT for you.  Meet lots of Quiltworx fans who will happily give you encouragement and support from the first minute until the last.  Bring those lingering projects that got put on the “I’ll work on you later” pile — or bring the one you’ve yet to tackle!  Wherever possible — you’ll receive full ZOOM CLASS SUPPORT for your pattern at no additional charge.

We’ll be retreating from Tuesday, September 22 (start sewing at 10:00 AM) and we will sew until Sunday afternoon (4:00 PM).  THAT IS 6 FULL DAYS OF SEWING!!!   Start early or sew late… or both!

Located in northeastern Indiana – it is the heart of Indiana Amish country.  Within walking distance from the sewing room, a visit to Yoder Department Store or The Cotton Corner will give you THOUSANDS of bolts of fabrics to choose from.  Just a little further away –  Lolly’s,  Essenhaus Quilt Shop, Caroline’s, Zincks, Fabric Utopia and more!  And don’t forget your stop at JoJo’s Pretzels or Ben’s Pretzels!  Yummy is the word of the day!

Based upon the pattern you plan to work on – I’ll provide you access to the Zoom Series for that pattern (if available).  You can get started early or wait until the retreat to get going.  Videos for patterns you wish to work on will be based upon availability – but I have dozens of patterns ready and waiting for you.  You could pay as much as $300 for one of the Zoom series alone!  But as always — my support before AND after the retreat is there — just email and ask your question!

This is a perfect opportunity to finish up a lingering pattern (like maybe your Jungle Magnolia or your Carnival Flower???).  Sew and the retreat and use the videos to provide instructional support before and after!

Reserve your seat today.   We still have some seat’s available. but register as soon as possible to make sure you can secure your pattern and fabrics before the retreat.  I’d encourage anyone interested to make thier reservation before August 31.

Full payment (or balance after deposit), is due by August 31, 2026.  Refunds available through August 15 less 10%.  After that, any refund is at the discretion of BobKat Quilts

I hope you’ll consider joining me.  With the video support included — this is a GREAT value — 6 days of sewing and the full Zoom Series and my support from start to finish regardless of your timeline, even if you need support finishing your quilt after the retreat!

Reserve your hotel rooms independently at The Farmstead Inn (request rooms in the west wing) or plan to stay at the nearby campground or check out some of the nearby VRBO / B&B options.  There are other hotels a little less pricey you may want to check out.  You do NOT need to stay at the host hotel to participate in the Retreat.  Guests at the hotel will have breakfast included in their hotel stay – but no other meals are provided.

With your paid registration — you’ll receive a coupon code for a 35% savings on all Quiltworx patterns!  This might be a great time to stock up on the 2 or 3 you’ve been wanting to do!