🧵✨ Wear Your Quilt Retreat ✨🧵

📍 Frank Wills Hall - Cochrane, Alberta
📅 Retreat Dates & Times

Friday, September 25, 2026
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Optional early setup)

Saturday, September 26, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

👩 Hosted by Sharla M.

Have you always dreamed of making a quilted jacket but weren't sure where to start?

This retreat is designed to guide you through the entire process - from planning and preparing your quilted fabric to sewing a beautiful, one-of-a-kind jacket you'll be proud to wear home.

Whether you're creating your own quilted fabric, using a cherished quilt, or choosing a cheater print, Sharla will help you navigate every step of the journey.

Leave the cooking, chores, and distractions behind and spend a weekend focused on creativity, sewing, and connecting with fellow quilters.

Your Quilted Jacket Journey

Session 1 - Planning & Preparation

Before the retreat, you'll receive access to an informative video session covering everything you need to know to get started, including:

• Choosing your jacket style and size (XXS-5XL)
• Deciding whether to create your own quilted fabric top, use a quilt, or work with cheater fabric
• Quilting options, including having Maple Leaf Quilting Company professionally quilt your quilt top or you quilt it yourself
• Closure options such as buttons, zippers, frogs, and more
• Fabric requirements and preparation tips

Session 2 - Personal Consultation

You'll meet one-on-one with Sharla to:

• Determine your best jacket size using physical sample jackets
• Discuss personalized design details and closure options
• Review quilt top and fabric choices
• Establish deadlines if you're having Maple Leaf Quilting Company quilt your jacket fabric
• Receive recommendations to help ensure your project is a success

Session 3 - Retreat Day

The excitement comes together at Frank Wills Hall!

You are welcome to arrive on Friday, September 25 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM to set up your sewing space and get settled in. (Please note that instruction will not be provided during setup time.)

On Saturday at 9:00 AM, you'll receive your pattern and spend the day cutting, sewing, binding, fitting, and finishing your quilted jacket with guidance from Sharla throughout the process.

By the end of the retreat, you'll be well on your way to completing a stunning custom jacket - and many participants will leave wearing their finished creation!

What's Included

💛 Printed jacket pattern and complete instructions

💛 One-on-one sizing and planning consultation with Sharla

💛 Expert guidance throughout the construction process

💛 Help with binding, closures, fitting, and finishing details

💛 Professionally quilted quilt top (for participants who choose our quilting service)

💛 Breakfast, lunch, and snacks

💛 A full day of uninterrupted sewing with fellow quilters

💛 A welcoming, supportive, and inspiring retreat atmosphere

Why You'll Love This Retreat

✨ Learn new skills and techniques

✨ Gain confidence tackling a wearable quilting project

✨ Enjoy dedicated sewing time without interruptions

✨ Connect with other quilters who share your passion

✨ Create a truly unique jacket that reflects your personal style

Important Information

• Spaces are limited.
• Tickets are non-refundable.
• Participants must complete all preparation requirements before the retreat date.

If a quilted jacket has been sitting on your quilting bucket list, this is your opportunity to make it happen.

👉 Reserve your seat today and join us for a memorable weekend of creativity, learning, laughter, and quilting! 🧥✨

By signing up you agree to retreat policies. Review them HERE

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This class is now sold out. 

Beginner Foundation Paper Piecing Workshop

From First Stitch to Finished Blocks

Ready to finally try Foundation Paper Piecing - and actually understand it?

This beginner-friendly workshop is designed to take you from zero FPP knowledge to  finished 12" X 12" blocks that you can proudly turn into a generous lap quilt!

No intimidation. No confusion. Just clear instruction, hands-on learning, and that “I can’t believe I made this!” feeling.

Choose your project:

🍍Pineapple Block

🪵 Cabin Block

🏛️Courthouse Steps Block

✨ One pad of foundation paper from It's Sew Emma is included with the class, 42 sheets in total. That's enough to make a 72" X 84" quilt! These sizes of foundation paper pads are Jelly Roll friendly and 5'' squares are also required if choosing the Pineapple block.

Just pick the design you would like upon registration. The blocks that you do not finish in class can be confidently completed at home. ☺️

🧵 What You’ll Learn

• Foundation Paper Piecing basics and terminology

• How to read and sew on a paper pattern

• Accurate cutting and piecing techniques

• Layout and clean assembly

• The confidence to tackle future FPP projects on your own

By the end of the day, FPP won’t feel scary anymore - it’ll feel empowering. 

📅 Class Details

Date: Wednesday June 24, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Instructor: Sharla M.
Location: Maple Leaf Quilting Company
141 River Avenue, Cochrane, AB
Price: $49.99
Skill Level: Confident Beginner Quilter - no foundation paper piecing experience required

🧰 What to Bring

• Sewing machine, foot pedal, and power cord (in good working order)

• 18" x 24" cutting mat or smaller MINIMUM 12" mat needed

• Rotary cutter

• Minimum 12" ruler

• Pins

• Add a quarter ruler

• Point 2 Point Tool

• Pressing mat and iron

• Clear foot or zig zag foot

• Jelly Roll and or scrap fabric of your choosing with coordinating thread 

If you’ve been curious about foundation paper piecing but didn’t know where to start, this is your moment.

Spend the day learning something new, sharpening your skills, and walking out with a finished piece and a whole new level of quilting confidence.

Your first FPP project starts here.

By signing up you agree to class policies. Review them HERE