Learning on the Lake - Stitching at Chautauqua - Athenaeum Hotel

May 11th -15th 2026

We are SEW excited to invite you to another
Leaning on the Lake featuring quilting projects taught by

Karen Montgomery,

Judy Fenton,
and Angie Lamoree

The retreat will begin Monday evening May 11th with registration and opening presentation starting at 4:00PM.

Workshop classes will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday May 12th, 13th, & 14th. All three classes will feature the Exclusive 2026 Sewposium fabrics.

You will par-take in all three classes, one from each instructor, each of the three days.

The hands on classes will feature a project focusing on a skill, technique, or style particular to each instructor. Project fabric kits will be provided and included in your class registration fee.

Friday morning will be SEW special! You will have the opportunity to be part of the BIG reveal (recorded) for Brown Bag Mystery 2026!

You may bring along your own personal travel machine (We have traveled with ours in a carry-on, in the overhead on the airplane many times) OR sewing machine rentals will be available from our partner dealership (Marie's Sewing Center) for your use all three days. (pre payment required upon registration). Please make sure to choose machine rental and pay with your registration fee. You WILL have all evening to sew as well! Continue on your class projects if you need to OR bring other projects (UFOs) to work on. The classrooms will be available and open!

Class/workshop includes:
~ Welcome Reception
~ Three days of wonderful instruction by Karen, Judy, and Angie.
~ Each of the three project fabric kits.
~ Lunch Buffet provided each day at the Hotel

Sewing Workshop fee - ONLY $449

Will you be staying as well?!
Hotel accommodations at the Athenaeum Hotel

Located on the Grounds of the World Famous Chautauqua Institution, The Grande Dame hotel overlooks Chautauqua Lake.

A favorite among first-timers and returning patrons alike, the historic Athenaeum Hotel welcomes visitors with lodging that is as comfortable as it is beautiful.

Built in 1881, the Athenaeum Hotel at Chautauqua Institution is a historic, Victorian-era landmark on Chautauqua Lake and one of the largest wooden hotels in the eastern U.S.. Originally designed to house visiting speakers and guests, it remains a central, full-service venue known for its expansive porch.

Each room accommodates up to two guests.

Single Rooms and Double Rooms available.

They have requested with our large group/event we have one master bill.
Your overnight stays and breakfast buffet will be separate from your sewing/workshop fee, but will all be under one registration. If you are planning to stay Monday night thru Thursday night please register at the same time as your workshop registration. Please indicate who you are rooming/staying with as well as who your attending the sewing event with. We will make sure you are roomed and placed in the same classroom as your sewing friends.

Overnight Accommodations with Breakfast included
Double Occupancy - $449
Single Occupancy - $849

We are SEW excited to have you join us for an AMAZING event

Please email cs@millcreeksew.com with any questions!

Meet your instructors (if you do not know them already)

Karen is a quilter, and and loves what she does. You may know her, not because of her designs, but because she is the master mind behind the Nine Patch A Day Group on Facebook, Leader of Sewposium, Summer Sew Along, Brown Bag Mystery, Quiltober and many more programs! She goes live most Sunday evenings to talk about quilting. Her friends and family joke that she is a "recovering" shop owner. Karen owned The Quilt Company, a full-service quilt shop in Allison Park, PA for 28 years. She designs rulers for Creative Grids, including the Quick Trim and Circle Rulers and the Scrap Crazy series of templates. Karen will bring to you her talent, knowledge and expertise in a sewing machine project featuring the Brand NEW Sewposium Exclusive fabric line for 2026!

Judy Fenton, owner of Millcreek Sewing & Fabric for 28 years and Needle in a Haystack quilting Retreat, has been teaching all over the US and on cruises for 25+ years. Education is her passion. As the coordinator of many regional quilting events over the years such as, Quilting Around Chautauqua, Quilting on the Bayfront, and most recently, Learning on the Lake, you will be assured with Judy and the team at Millcreek - you will enjoy a great program. Judy loves creative quilting projects and has a motto of "Sometimes, a pattern is a just a mere suggestion" She will have you dabbling in a bit of your own creativity as she walks you through an exclusive project.

Angie Lamoree, "Sewposium Sister" and owner of 5 Little Monkeys Quilt Shop (Weaverville, North Carolina) is an enthusiast of all things quilting and sewing. Angie believes that quilting/sewing/crafting is a way to transform thoughts and emotions into beautiful, one-of-a-kind handmade items. And when helping those pieces make their way into the world, she believes in providing the highest-quality fabrics, tools, and supplies along with friendly, supportive help…she prides herself on making sure you will have that experience as well.

Registration and Cancellation Policy;
The full registration fee is required at the time of booking and is non-refundable.
- If you are unable to attend, you may find a replacement attendee and they will pay you for the registration fee. You must notify us by email with the name of the replacement.
- A refund, minus a $100 booking fee, will only be issued if we have an active waitlist AND are able to fill your spot from the official waiting list.

Travel Insurance and Liability;
We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel insurance if you are traveling by air. Please note that if you use your travel insurance, it typically covers costs associated only with the airline portions of your trip; sewing package fees are not refunded through travel insurance.

Millcreek Sewing and Fabric, its owners, and employees are not responsible for the cost of any medical treatment you may require during the trip. Under no circumstances is Millcreek Sewing and Fabric responsible for the quality of medical care, or lack thereof, you may receive while traveling.

Program Changes;
Every effort will be made to provide the features as described. However, if circumstances beyond our control prevent a scheduled teacher or vendor from attending, we will provide the best substitute experience possible. We will not issue refunds if changes are made by contracted teachers.
Agreement;
By registering you agree to the terms outlined above and agree to hold Millcreek Sewing and Fabric harmless against injury, damages, or losses that might occur during the trip.

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