Learning on the Lake - Stitching at Chautauqua!

November 2 -5, 2025

Join us for a fun and relaxing three days of quilting on beautiful Chautauqua Lake. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced quilter, this event is perfect for anyone looking to learn new techniques or to just enjoy time learning, laughing, and stitching by the water.

Our all-inclusive event will take place Nov 2 - 5, 2025 at Chautauqua Harbor Hotel in Celeron, New York, starting Sunday evening with refreshments and a lecture/ trunk show by Scott Flanagan. Monday through Wednesday will be packed FULL of FUN with hands-on classes filled with techniques, tricks and inspiration.

CLASSES

On Monday Tuesday and Wednesday you will enjoy an all-day hands-on class from three of the best in the industry:

Designer Scott Flanagan will be guide you through creating a triptych using 2.5" strips. Scotts art of creating and teaching will amaze you!

Judy Fenton, owner of Millcreek Sewing & Fabric and Needle in a Haystack Retreat, will have you dabbling in a bit of your own creativity as she walks you through a colorful project you will be SEW proud to finish.

Angie Lamoree, "Sewposium Sister" and owner of 5 Little Monkeys Quilt Shop (Weaverville, North Carolina), will have you stitching a traditional handwork technique using a sewing machine.

Each student will have a NEW sewing machine to use during the workshop. Machines will provided. Also included are fabric kits to finish the tops of all three projects.

And, of course, there will be a shop set up with all the trunk show inspirational goodies!

Grab your favorite sewing supplies— your open mind and willing heart-- and come join us for three days of creativity and camaraderie. Don't forget to ask a friend or two to join in the fun!

ACCOMODATIONS

A full breakfast and lunch buffet will be provided each class day: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Dinner will be on your own.
You will call the Harbor Hotel directly (716-489-2800) to make your room reservations. The hotel has a block of rooms reserved just for this event. It is a gorgeous place to stay and has the indoor/outdoor Lakehouse Tap & Grille as an option for dinner.

Relax each evening with beautiful views of Chautauqua Lake or on the massive outdoor patio complete with a pool and hot tub, and five gas fire pits. Enjoy a beverage and conversation with your newly found quilting friends. Be a part of the quilting retreat event you will talk about for years. Come and make beautiful memories with us!

Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot soon. We can't wait to see you there!

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