{"product_id":"sherida-giddings-quiltworx-retreat-2","title":"SHERIDA GIDDINGS - Quiltworx Foundation Paper Retreat, August 28 - September 1,  2026","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHERIDA GIDDINGS - Quiltworx Foundation Paper Retreat, August 28 - September 1,  2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eJoin us for \u003cstrong\u003eFIVE \u003c\/strong\u003edays of focused, joyful quilting under the expert guidance of Quiltworx Certified Instructor Sherida Gidding — right here at the shop in Belleville, Ontario.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhether you're picking up foundation paper piecing for the very first time or returning to finish a project that's been waiting for you, this retreat is your dedicated time and space to stitch, learn, and connect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew to Quiltworx? Start with \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"QUILTWORX.COM - THE BEACH HOUSE PATTERN\" href=\"https:\/\/artisticquiltswithcolors.com\/products\/quiltworx-the-beach-house-pattern\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQuiltworx Beach House Pattern\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e Never tackled a Quiltworx pattern before and not sure where to begin? We've got you covered. Beginners can work through the beautiful\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"QUILTWORX.COM - THE BEACH HOUSE PATTERN\" href=\"https:\/\/artisticquiltswithcolors.com\/products\/quiltworx-the-beach-house-pattern\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQuiltworx Beach House Pattern\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e — a welcoming introduction to foundation paper piecing that builds your skills step by step, with Sherida guiding you every seam of the way. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlready mid-project? Bring it along.\u003c\/strong\u003e This retreat also welcomes quilters who have an unfinished Quiltworx project — or any foundation paper piecing project — and simply need time, space, and expert eyes to help them cross the finish line. All skill levels and projects welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFive full days of hands-on instruction with a Quiltworx Certified Instructor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBonus time to precut and organize your pattern (on Thursday night)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLunch provided daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA supportive, focused studio environment at Artistic Quilts with Colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccommodations (not included):\u003c\/strong\u003e We are arranging accommodations at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/xvvbohx-hampton-suites-belleville\/?SEO_id=GMB-AMER-HX-XVVBOHX\u0026amp;y_source=1_MTU0MDAwMjgtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHampton Inn \u0026amp; Suites\u003c\/a\u003e at a reduced price. The link to book will be available \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgenda\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAugust 27: 3 pm and on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preparation time with \u003cstrong\u003eJinni\u003c\/strong\u003e. Cut and get ready your papers and organize your papers and blocks to hit the ground running the next day. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAugust 28: 8.30 am - 9 pm\u003c\/strong\u003e Sherida Gidding will guide us through our projects on how to properly create the blocks and how to read the patterns. The direct learning will stop at 5 pm, but you will have an opportunity to work on your blocks until 9 pm. Lunch and dinner will be provided. Snacks, coffee, water, and tea are also provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAugust 29: 8.30 am - 9 pm\u003c\/strong\u003e Sherida Gidding will continue to give her guidance on the mastery of paper piecing. The direct learning will stop at 5 pm, but you will have an opportunity to work on your blocks until 9 pm. Lunch and dinner will be provided. Snacks, coffee, water, tea are also provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAugust 30: 8.30 am - 4 pm\u003c\/strong\u003e Sherida Gidding will continue teaching us on final stages of finishing up our projects. Lunch will be provided. Snacks, coffee, water, and tea are also provided.\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAugust 31: 8.30 am - 4 pm\u003c\/strong\u003e Sherida Gidding will continue teaching us on final stages of finishing up our projects. Lunch will be provided. Snacks, coffee, water, and tea are also provided. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 1: 8.30 am - 4 pm\u003c\/strong\u003e Sherida Gidding will continue teaching us on final stages of finishing up our projects. Lunch will be provided. Snacks, coffee, water, and tea are also provided. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note any food allergies in the comment section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach participant will have their own table to work at.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe room will be equipped with an ironing station, irons, a cutting table, and mats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupply List:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour Pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artisticquiltswithcolors.com\/products\/quiltworx-com-arctic-star-wall-quilt-kit\" title=\"QUILTWORX.COM - Arctic Star Wall Quilt Kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Your Fabrics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artisticquiltswithcolors.com\/products\/kaffe-fassett-flower-head-pins\" title=\"Kaffe Fassett Flower head pins\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKaffe Fassett Flower head pins\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artisticquiltswithcolors.com\/collections\/cutting-tools\" title=\"Rotary cutter 45mm or 60 mm and new rotary blade(s)\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRotary cutter 45mm or 60 mm and new rotary blade(s) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artisticquiltswithcolors.com\/collections\/quilters-select\/products\/quilters-select-6-x-12-in\" title=\"QUILTERS SELECT - NON-SLIP RULER 6 IN X 12 IN\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQUILTERS SELECT - NON-SLIP RULER 6 IN X 12 IN\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artisticquiltswithcolors.com\/collections\/aurifil-mako-50-wt\" title=\"Aurifil Cotton 50wt thread\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAurifil Cotton 50wt thread\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artisticquiltswithcolors.com\/collections\/superior-needles\/products\/titanium-machine-needles-superior-threads-70-10\" title=\"TITANIUM MACHINE NEEDLES SUPERIOR THREADS - 70\/10\"\u003eTITANIUM MACHINE NEEDLES SUPERIOR THREADS - 70\/10\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"ADD A-QUARTER RULER 12IN PLUS PINK\" href=\"https:\/\/artisticquiltswithcolors.com\/collections\/foundation-paper-piecing-tools-and-notions\/products\/add-a-quarter-ruler-12in-plus-pink\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eADD A-QUARTER RULER 12IN PLUS PINK\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Add A-Quarter Ruler 2 1\/2in x 18in\" href=\"https:\/\/artisticquiltswithcolors.com\/products\/add-a-quarter-ruler-2-1-2in-x-18in\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAdd A-Quarter Ruler 2 1\/2in x 18in\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"BOHIN TEMPORARY GLUE STICK FOR FABRICS\" href=\"https:\/\/artisticquiltswithcolors.com\/collections\/adhesives\/products\/bohin-temporary-glue-stick\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBOHIN TEMPORARY GLUE STICK FOR FABRICS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"ACORN - SEAMALIGN GENTLE HOLD FABRIC GLUE - PRO APPLICATOR 1 OZ\" href=\"https:\/\/artisticquiltswithcolors.com\/collections\/adhesives\/products\/acorn-seamalign-gentle-hold-fabric-glue-pro-applicator-1-oz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eACORN - SEAMALIGN GENTLE HOLD FABRIC GLUE - PRO APPLICATOR 1 OZ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title='Creative Grids 12\" Wave Ruler' href=\"https:\/\/artisticquiltswithcolors.com\/products\/creative-grids-12-wave-ruler\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCreative Grids 12\" Wave Ruler\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca title=\"Quiltworx - Curved Diamond Cutting and Trimming Ruler\" href=\"https:\/\/artisticquiltswithcolors.com\/products\/quiltworx-curved-diamond-cutting-and-trimming-ruler\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQuiltworx - Curved Diamond Cutting and Trimming Ruler\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Lynn Graves - That Purple Thang Tool\" href=\"https:\/\/artisticquiltswithcolors.com\/products\/lynn-graves-that-purple-thang-tool\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLynn Graves - That Purple Thang Tool\u003c\/a\u003e  (Optional, but helpful for steps that might include removing papers, having an extra finger, curved piecing, and so on). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScotch Tape \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Ziploc Bags (at least 10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStapler \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinder Clips (medium and small, we will have some) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Paper Clips (we will have some)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Acorn Easy Press Pen, replacement nibs, and Easy Press Solution\" href=\"https:\/\/artisticquiltswithcolors.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\u0026amp;q=acorn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAcorn Easy Press Pen, replacement nibs, and Easy Press Solution\u003c\/a\u003e (Optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic Sewing Supplies (straight pins and pin cushion, scissors, seam ripper, fabric marking pen or pencil, small cutting mat (no larger than 12x18), and a rotary cutter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSewing machine in good working order, cords, 1\/4\" foot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAll fees are non-refundable but are transferable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SHERIDA GIDDING","offers":[{"title":"August 28 - 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