Registration and Class Selection

Class Selection

Prior to registering for your class sessions, please be sure to check out the detailed information and supply lists on our website, Flying Needles Retreat Information. You will be able to select ONLY ONE class per day. All classes are 6 hours in length. The cost of each class reflects the teacher class charge of $45, daily registration fee of $15, and any applicable kit fees. You may also be directed to purchase a pattern prior to the retreat in the class description.

Also, don't forget to purchase your T-Shirt and sign up for our bonus evening activities. 

Thursday Evening, February 26

Opening Kickoff Reception/Trunk Show     $25

Join us for our opening reception and Trunk Show, "From SOHO to Savannah," presented by our featured teacher, Brigit Gail Dermot, on Thursday evening. Heavy hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served and a cash bar will be available for those who wish. Reception from 5:30-6:30 P.M. AND the program begins at 7:00 P.M.

Friday Classes, February 27

Select ONLY ONE class for Friday. Descriptions for each are listed below. 

Friday Class Descriptions

Playing With Shapes	$60
	Join our featured teacher, Brigit Gail Dermot, as she guides you through the process of using basic quilting shapes, colors, and scale to create a unique improv quilt. This class is for quilters from beginners to experienced. Please review the class supply list.
Bluebird Wool Applique	$75
	Join instructor, Linda Weiss, as she guides you through the process of wool applique hand stitching. The required kit fee of $15 has been added to the class fee. Kit contains pattern and all materials needed to complete your project which includes the pattern and all materials wool, soft fuse, embroidery thread, buttons and beads, and pattern. You will need to supply the finishing fabric of your choice.. Please review the class supply list.
Octagon Shimmer	$60
	Join instructor, Marcy Gallagher, as you explore positive and negative space, color, and value to infuse this traditional block with style. The finished quilt measures 70x86 inches. Please review the class supply list here and purchase your pattern here prior to retreat. There is homework to be accomplished prior to the retreat.
Hall of Mirrors	$60
	Join instructor, Deb Chilcote, as she walks participants through the process of creating a table runner/topper or lap size quilt using the "Disappearing L" block. This class is for quilters from beginners to experienced and no pattern purchase is required. Please review the class supply list.
Friday Sit and Sew-Class Full	$20
	Sit and Sew registrations are closed - Bring your own projects and materials. Join friends, old and new, and finish a UFO or start something new.

Saturday Classes, February 28

Select ONLY ONE class for Saturday. Descriptions for each are listed below. 

Saturday Class Descriptions

New York Beauty	$70
	Join instructor, Kaye Joachim, as she walks you through creating a traditional paper-pieced New York Beauty quilt. This class is for the advanced beginner quilter. Choose between a 30x32 inch wall hanging, a 51x67 inch quilt, table runner, or bag. The required kit fee of $10 has been added to the class charge. Please review the class supply list.
Quilt Binding Secrets	$60
	Join Instructor, Anne Johnson, as she walks you through various methods of quilt finishes and when to use the different styles. We will be discussing and demonstrating how to make better mitered corners and facings, incorporating flanged and decorative binding, as well as machine stitching. She will provide tips and hints on using glue as well as other tools to improve your technique. Please review the class supply list.
Saturday Sit and Sew	$20
	Bring your own projects and materials. Join friends, old and new, and finish a UFO or start something new.

Retreat Activities and Games

Fun and Games with your quilty friends during the days as well as each evening from 7 until 9 pm. We have planned some very different activities and fun games for each evening. Please see the website Events and Games Info to download any pre-event supply lists.

Friday during the day - Secret Quilter – Please sign up below and join in the fun of secretly giving 3-5 small gifts to your Secret Quilter: candy, hand cream, a notion etc.  Once registration closes, quilters will be matched with their SQ and will be notified who they will be gifting. Ask for help at the retreat if you do not know your SQ!T

Friday Evening - Skit, Ukuele Music, and Fabric Bingo. Be sure to download your Fabric Bingo board info. 

Saturday during the day - Morning Devotional, Stretch it Out and I've Lost My Buttons

Saturday Evening - Morning Devotional, Line Dancing, Thread Those Needles, Majority Rules

There is no charge for these activities, but please let us know you will be attending so we can plan accordingly and download the information for Fabric Bingo. 

Commemorative Retreat T-Shirt - $20

Beautiful commemorative retreat T-Shirt in Forest Green with Shaping Friendships logo.

There will be no refunds or changes after January 15, 2026 except the force majeure. Contact us at flyingneedlesquiltguild@gmail.com if you have questions.