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She follows through! The BEST!

Everything that Kathy tells you she will do,  she follows through!   She is ALWAYS there to assist you to finish your quilt! You couldn’t pick  a better Quiltworx Certified Instructor!

Linda K.T.G.
April 9, 2025

A Marvelous Experience!

The Wedding Star  Table Topper on Zoom was an absolutely fabulous class! Kathy Groves is an outstanding instructor with excellent instructional skills; she is never rushed giving instructions. Moreover, Kathy is patient and very eager to help students. I have

Linda Ost
November 29, 2021

One class gave me what I needed!

I completed my Prism Table Runner! Your “Geese in Flight Placemat” class gave me the basics (and the confidence to start this project.  Thank you!

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January 9, 2022
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BobKat’s Quiltworx Retreat in Shipshewana, Indiana – Carnival Flower and More!

April 25, 2023 - April 29, 2023

$175.00 – $675.00

Join me from April 25 – 29 at The Farmstead Inn in Shipshewana, Indiana for five days of Quiltworx sewing!   


We’re featuring Carnival Flower,  the newest technique of the month! You also have the option of working on other Quiltworx patterns.   We will open for set up Tuesday (exact time TBD).  Our Welcome and first instructional session will begin on Tuesday afternoon.    The sewing room will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m Wed through Friday.  On Saturday,  the Sewing room will be opened from 8 a.m. through 4 p.m.  We’ll have focused instruction  between 9:30 a.m. through 4:30.p.m.  Wed – Friday, You may have noticed we’re also offering the Carnival Flower as a Zoom class, beginning January 21.  If you register for the Carnival Flower  at the retreat  — you will also have access to the Zoom Course that begins in January.  All Carnival Flower registrants will have access to the recorded Zoom classes after the retreat concludes.

Would you rather work on another Quiltworx pattern?  Let me know and I’ll  be happy to help you obtain the pattern of your choice at a 15% discount or you can bring your own. I will also offer Zoom support as needed to ensure you can complete your project.   No UFO’s on my watch! Either way you’ll have my support long after our live retreat concludes… until you complete your quilt top.

Your Registration Fee includes:

  • Daily instructional sessions
  • 1-on-1 personal assistance as time permits
  • Access to the Sewing Room before and after formal class time
  • Zoom and email  follow up with me as needed after the retreat to complete your quit top
  • And a few fun extras!

Please note: Lodging and meals are not included in the registration fee.

Let’s have fun sewing together!

Deposit, Registration, and Payment Options

  • Reserve your spot with a $125 deposit, refundable until January 15, 2023 (less processing fees).
  • Your full registration is due by January 20, 2023 to participate in the live Carnival Flower Zoom classes as well hold your spot for the retreat.
  • Due to changes in costs — the pricing will change effective 1/1/2023.    Effective 1/1/2023 –the prices will be $550 (retreat only), $650 (retreat with Carnival Flower Wall Pattern) and $670 (retreat with Carnival Flower Queen pattern).  Deposits paid prior to 1/1/2023 will be honored at the price in effect the day the deposit is made.

Reserve your Room at the Farmstead Inn

We have held a small block of discounted  rooms available for retreat participants.  Please make your reservations by contacting The Farmstead Inn at 260-768-4595 — tell them you are part of the BobKat Quilts Retreat.  Don’t wait too long!  Springtime in Shipshewana is prime retreat time and the Farmstead Inn could be filled to capacity!

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April 25, 2023
End:
April 29, 2023
Cost:
$175.00 – $675.00
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BobKat Quilts

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Farmstead Inn, Shipshewana, IN
370 S Van Buren St
Shipshewana, IN 46565 United States
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260-768-4595
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Marian Collins-Steding
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What a Great Class!

5 Stars on everything! She provided superb verbal descriptions of what we needed to do.  Then she was calm, consistent and helpful as we worked through the process.  I  really felt supported. It was just a great class!

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I have special needs children and really needed a 2-day respite, but the pace was faster than I expected, so I didn’t get much rest!    The videos you shared ahead of the retreat were a life-saver!  However, with that

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September 24, 2023

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