What to Bring?Sewing machine, basic sewing supplies, fabric for the project you will work on and if you'd like, fabric to donate to the bins to be shared with everyone. An Ott lamp for your sewing table will be provided for each participant's table. We will have multiple ironing stations located around the room for everyone to use. You will want to bring extension cords, serge protectors, favorite chair if you have one you're partial to, quilts and projects for show and tell, books for Mary Ann and China to sign, creature comforts for your lodging room, and a light jacket in the event the room becomes chilly. Mary Ann and China will bring pieces of their work and the work of others from the collective that are available for sale. If you find yourself interested in purchasing any of these pieces you may do so. Payments go directly to them and can be made with cash or a check. 
Retreat Location
Eagle Ridge Conference Center 1500 Raymond Lake Road Raymond, Mississippi 39154 |
Gee's Bend Quilting Retreats
a fund at the Community Foundation for Mississippi 
Register Now2022 Retreat Dates
June 15 - 19, 2022 September 21 - 25, 2022 November 2 - 6, 2022 You are encouraged to stay in touch. If you are on Facebook or Instagram, you can like and follow us there to stay up-to-date. You are all invited to join the Gee's Bend Quilting Retreats Alumni Community page on Facebook. See links below: Gee's Bend Quilting Retreats on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GeesBendQuiltingRetreats Gee's Bend Quilting Retreats Alumni Community on Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/372103536797516 Gee's Bend Quilting Retreats on Instagram www.instagram.com/geesbendquiltingretreats/ We can't wait to be with you at a Gee's Bend Quilting Retreat in 2022. Please do take good care during this waiting period and enjoy creating much beauty wherever you are. Mary Ann and China are both healthy and doing well. They send much love to each of you. Let's stay in touch!
Email us with questions. Follow us on Instagram. Like us on Facebook. Join us for a quilting retreat with China Pettway and Mary Ann Pettway of the Gee's Bend Quilting Collective. China and Mary Ann will share their unique quilting styles as participants explore the work of their hands and the spirituality of quilting. How is the weekend structured? What will we be working on? What do we need to bring? How can we best prepare for the retreat? All great questions! This retreat offers an open ended, unstructured approach to quilting. Rather than focus on one project for the entire group, everyone will work independently on his or her own project. Your instructional time with China and Mary Ann will be one-on-one as they guide you in creating your project. You will also have time to sit in their work space and learn by observing first hand the techniques that they prefer. It's most likely you will want to piece your quilt top on a sewing machine but some participants may prefer to hand piece and hand quilt. It's reasonable to anticipate completing some quilt squares or a quilt top. You may even find that you have time to begin quilting. Everyone will be invited to work at their own pace. No previous quilting experience is necessary. Come ready to learn, to be stimulated, to explore and to create! All experience and skill levels are welcomed. 
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Participant's CommentsParticipants report the most meaningful aspects of the retreat are:
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RatesRetreat Rates
$1,165 Double occupancy, per person $1,295 Single occupancy, per person $250 non-participating guest rate includes lodging only Registration includes all programing, lodging and meals. Round-Trip Airport Shuttle We offer a round-trip airport shuttle service from the Jackson Medgar-Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) in Jackson, MIssissippi which is a 30 minute drive. The shuttle is $135 round-trip. Sewing Machine Rental A limited number of sewing machines are available for rent for the weekend for $100. Machine rental includes a 24" x 36" cutting mat, two rulers, a rotary cutter, and two pairs of scissors for your use while attending the retreat. Deposit $425 per person Nonrefundable. Nontransferable. Deposit deducted from total fee. Remaining balance due dates for all retreats October 1, 2021 1st invoice of two invoices will be sent $370 Double occupancy $435 Single occupancy February 1, 2022 2nd invoice of two invoices will be sent $370 Double occupancy $435 Single occupancy Check-in / Check-out times Check-in 1:00-6:00 on Wednesday. Dinner is served at 6:00. Departure after breakfast on Sunday. If taking the shuttle, the Sunday morning schedule will be emailed to you. All participants depart Sunday after 8:00 breakfast. 
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Stitching Souls
BBC Radio Documentary of Gee's Bend Quilting Retreats
Retreat Schedule Wednesday Arrival and check in 1:00-6:00 Dinner 6:00 7:00 China and Mary Ann will share the story of the Gee's Bend Quilting Collective, its history and their part of this amazing group of artists. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 8:00 Breakfast 9:00-12:00 Quilting with China and Mary Ann 12:00 Lunch 2:00-5:00 Quilting with China and Mary Ann 6:00 Dinner Sunday 8:00 Breakfast Departure after breakfast |
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Three generations quilting together. Grandmother, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter
with great grand child on the way!
Gee's Bend Quilting Retreats
a fund at the Community Foundation for Mississippi 
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