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Retreat Fall 2026

Grab your favorite pajamas...it's time for the ultimate Quilter's Sleepover! 

We're turning our Fall Quilt Retreat into one big cozy sleepover weekend filled with quilting, laughter, late-night sewing, themed games, sweet treats, and plenty of surprises!

Bring your favorite projects, your comfiest PJs, and your quilting friends (or come make new ones!). Whether you're looking to finish UFOs, start something new, or simply enjoy a weekend away with people who love quilting as much as you do, this retreat is for you.

Cozy sleepover activities
Fun games & prizes
Snacks, laughter & memories
Plenty of sewing time
A weekend you'll be talking about long after it's over

Spaces are limited and they're already filling! Don't miss your chance to join the fun.

Detailed Agenda and guests are being finalized.  There may be an additional early arrival day for Thursday October 8th.  

 



 


 
Our 2026 Fall Retreat Fee Includes:

  • Retreat Fee - $460.00
  • 4 Days of sewing (October 8-11)
  • 3 Dinners (Thursday,Friday, Saturday)
  • Individual Sewing Stations with plenty of room to sew. (Feel free to bring your own chair, side tables are not allowed)
  • Hours of sewing for the duration of the Retreat
  • And MORE!

Sign up 

Location:
Comfort Inn and Suites, Aikens Center 
1872 Edwin Miller Blvd, Martinsburg, WV, US

Phone - (304) 263-6200
Single Room $ 94.00 + tax
Double Room $114.00 + tax
Staying at the hotel is optional and not included in the retreat fee.  A block of rooms has been set aside for our group.  Breakfast is included in the hotel cost.  Lunch is on your own.  There is access to a small kitchen in the conference space where food can be stored.  Plenty of local restaurants are not far from the hotel if you want to take a break and pop out at lunch.
 

 

  
All questions and any cancellation requests must be emailed to webfabricscontact@gmail.com



 
Special Guests
Meet Christina
from FabricPop


We’re excited to welcome Christina from FabricPop as a special guest at our Fall Retreat!

Christina will be bringing a little FabricPop fun to the retreat with a pop-up shop and trunk show, giving everyone a chance to shop, get inspired, and see some of the creative projects and products FabricPop is known for.

She’ll also be leading a fun, hands-on name tag workshop where you’ll create your own personalized fabric name tag—a perfect retreat project and a great way to get to know your fellow retreaters.

Come ready to sew, shop, be inspired, and spend some creative time with Christina!


Meet Jennifer
from Parker on the Porch


We’re excited to welcome Jennifer from Parker on the Porch as a special guest at our Fall Retreat!

Jennifer is the creative designer behind Parker on the Porch, known for her fun and approachable machine embroidery designs that inspire makers to get more from their embroidery machines. She’ll be joining us for a trunk show featuring some of her designs and finished projects, along with plenty of machine embroidery inspiration.

Jennifer will also be giving us a special demonstration featuring one of the newest Brother embroidery machines, sharing techniques, tips, and ideas for bringing embroidery designs to life.

Whether you’re already hooked on machine embroidery or just curious about what these machines can do, this will be a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and get inspired!


Meet Kim
from Brimfield Awakening


We’re excited to welcome Kim from Brimfield Awakening as a special guest at our Fall Retreat!

Kim is one of the creative minds behind Brimfield Awakening, known for fresh, modern approaches to English Paper Piecing, appliqué, and hand sewing. Brimfield Awakening designs put a contemporary spin on traditional techniques, encouraging makers to play with fabric, color, and design to create projects that are uniquely their own.

Kim brings a wonderful enthusiasm for creativity and the quilting community, and we’re looking forward to having her join us for the weekend. Whether you already love handwork or are ready to discover something new, you’ll enjoy the inspiration, ideas, and creative energy she’ll bring to our retreat!