Collage Retreat at Needle in a Haystack

Join Judy Fenton & Zelma Reid,
Advanced Certified Laura Heine Collage Instructors

3-night retreat & 4 day Retreat at Needle in a Haystck

Thursday August 20, 2026 Check in 4pm

Sunday August 23, 2026 Check out by 1pm

Enjoy 3 nights of lodging and 6 meals for just $339!

Teaching Fee - $100
(3 days worth of personalized instruction from 2 certified instructors)

Each morning, a demo and techniques will be presented.
You may join in on the Collage FUN (teaching fee) OR
You can elect to work on your own projects

If you elect to join in on the Collage Fun you are encouraged to bring a collage project if you have one started OR want to start one and in need of assistance. We have many kits and patterns available. Some at a discount! Click HERE to purchase 1,2, OR as many as you wish!

6 Meals included with rate:

~ Thursday night dinner

~ Friday and Saturday breakfast and lunch

~ Sunday Breakfast

Provided for you in the workshop area are:

~ Ironing boards with Irons
Please do not bring your own Irons- the power strips cant handle the electric draw.
~ 4 ft X 8 ft cutting table
~ individual 3ft X 5 ft sewing table each equipped with a adjustable arm sewing light and 6 way adjustable posture perfect sewing chair

You are required to bring your sewing machine and supplies.

There are six bedrooms: and 4 shared bathrooms
Please indicate on the registration form who you will be staying with so we can put you in the same room.

Provided for you in the rooms are:

~ Clean sheets with a zippered encased pillow protector, (you are welcome to bring your own pillow), A lightweight polar fleece blanket, and a cozy quilt.
~ Towels and facecloths are provided in the bathrooms and will be laundered each day. ~ Liquid shower soap and shampoo are in the showers. You will need to bring all other personal toiletries.
Free WiFi throughout the whole facility

Kitchen and living area:

~ Enjoy your meals in our large 20X40 open kitchen - dining area.
~ The meals provided will be catered in and available at specific times each morning and lunchtime.
~ We will provide bottled water and coffee throughout the day. Other drinks , please bring your own.
~ Friday and Saturday evening meals are not provided so you may order in delivery or maybe step away from sewing and venture out to a restaurant. (Five within a five mile distance from Needle in a Haystack.)

Click HERE to register for you Retreat at NIAH

Meet your instructors:

Judy Fenton - owner of Millcreek Sewing & Fabric for 29 years and Needle in a Haystack Quilting Retreat. I have been teaching quilting across the US and on cruises for over 25 years, as education is my passion. As the coordinator of regional events like Quilting Around Chautauqua, Quilting on the Bayfront, and Learning on the Lake, I ensure all our programs are fun, creative and filled with learning opportunities.

I love creative quilting projects and operate by the motto: "Sometimes, a pattern is just a mere suggestion." Collage quilting offers this creative freedom.

I have been working with my dear friend, Zelma Reid, who is a Certified Laura Heine Collage Instructor, to offer collage instruction. We recently completed the advanced certification class with Laura Heine on "Collage with Inktense Pencils" and are now both accredited

Advanced Laura Heine Collage Certified Instructors.

We look forward to sharing our expertise with you.

Zelma Reid- I began my sewing career teaching Heirloom Sewing after years of study at The Martha Pullen School of Art Fashion in Huntsville, Alabama.

I was an Educator with Husqvarna Viking White Sewing Machine Company and then opened my own VWS Dealership and Fabric Shop in Texas. I am a Martha Pullen Licensed Teacher specializing in Christening Gowns and Children’s Clothing Construction. Most recently in my career, I became a Certified Laura Heine Collage Quilting Instructor. I taught at Missouri Star Quilt Retreats, Hamilton, MO., Stitchin’ at the Beach, Myrtle Beach, SC., “Gone Stitchin’ with JKM in Maine”, Quilt Guilds, and Private Retreats.

I have been published in Coastal Magazine Texas, and Classic Sewing Magazine. I teach classes in heirloom sewing, quilting, adult and children garment sewing, and collage quilting, home dec, machine embroidery, and more. Other than a passion for sewing and teaching, my most enjoyable pastimes are travel, meeting new people and sharing my love of sewing.

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