Boulder, CO | June 23-26, 2023
Welcome to the first ever Yvette's Perfectly Pieced Quilting Retreat!
You will master Foundation Paper Piecing and it doesn't matter if you've ever done it before. Join me and a group of enthusiastic quilters for a weekend slumber party you won't soon forget!
A Bit of Information About Boulder
WEATHER
If moderate temperatures, an average of 300 sunny days per year and beautiful scenery sound like the perfect vacation destination, then you will love Boulder, Colorado, and its pleasant year-round weather.
Boulder is considered the high desert, with an altitude of 5,430 above sea level. This elevation ensures a mild climate with very little humidity in the summer and winter months. The warmest month is July with an average daytime temperature of 87 degrees Fahrenheit, but even then, you may need a sweater at night, as temperatures can dip quite low. January is the coldest month in Boulder, with an average daytime high of 45 degrees. Boulder's annual snowfall average is 89 inches. Visitors to the Rocky Mountains do best when they dress in layers, so they can be ready for all temperatures.
Planned Activities
My retreats will always have FPP patterns that I have written myself, along with the fabric required to finish your quilt top. I will also have a small group project for us to do together. Fabric and everything you need to complete this project will be provided. All activities are totally optional. All quilting projects are totally optional. You are free to bring anything you desire to work on. My main goal is to grow our quilting community through friendship.
The below itinerary is to give you a general idea of what I have planned, but is subject to change and all activities are optional. Pick and choose how you want your weekend to go.
FRIDAY, 23 JUNE 2023
~ Arrive, set up your sewing space, get to know each other
SATURDAY, 24 JUNE 2023
~ FPP project begins, road trip to Lyons Quilting
SUNDAY, 25 JUNE 2023
~ Group project, trunk show, pack up at the end of the night
MONDAY, 26 JUNE 2023
~ Check out (insert sad face emoji)
food & beverage
All meals, snacks and beverages will provided.
I will send various communication in the weeks leading up to our retreat to plan all meals very carefully. I will take great care to make sure you are always well-fed and pampered.
Transportation
The closest airport to Boulder, CO is Denver International (DEN).
Several shuttle services and a public bus service (RTD SkyRide) provide ground transportation between Denver International Airport and the Boulder area.
I am setting up private communication for our small group to facilitate ride shares.
accommodation
Upon reserving your space, you'll receive a link to book your hotel room with our group rate. All rooms have a king bed. You're free to share a room with a friend.
HOTEL AMENITIES
~ WiFi
~ Onsite Parking
~ Fitness Center
~ Sun Deck
~ Business Center
~ Tennis Court
~ Indoor Pool
~ Hiking Trails
ROOM AMENITIES
~ Check in 4pm; Check out 11am
~ Wifi
~ Spacious Workspace
~ Refrigerator
~ Smart TV
~ Coffee & Tea Making Facilities
~ Hair Dryer
~ Shampoo/Conditioner/Body Wash/Lotion
What's Included for $800
01
Pattern, Fabric, Instruction, Group Activities
02
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Drinks
03
DOOR PRIZES!
04
Irons, Best Press, Cutting mats, Rotary cutters, Rulers, 6' Table, Comfy chair, Lights, Project boards
Need a Payment plan?
Believe me, I get it. And I have you covered. Only $100 saves your spot and you can customize your own payment plan as long as you are completely paid up no later than a week before the retreat. Please message me if I can help.
What Other Quilters Say ...
Shannon W.
"When I started watching Yvette on YouTube, I was a pretty new Quilter, having only starting dabbling during the pandemic. The magic of FPP was mystifying and Yvette made it look so simple! I was a sceptic at first, sure I would be the one person that wouldn’t get it when I first joined her group Piecing it Real. I am so proud to say I was so very wrong! Yvette’s staged her lesson’s from beginner to intermediate and beyond, complimented with amazingly detailed videos to keep you motivated and feeling supported the whole way. And should you ever have the chance to take a class with her - jump at it!! Yvette is a bundle of fun, a joy to learn from, and has become a dear friend in the process! Here’s to many more incredible patterns and lessons from Yvette!!"