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11th Annual Retreat 3 Day Retreat 2024
Once Upon A Quilt - all inclusive 11th Annual 3-Day Retreat
*Pertinent Information about the 2024 Retreat
2024 Retreat is the *2nd week-end in December
Retreat Fee $600.00 - Non-Refundable
Reserve your space $ 200.00 Non-refundable
Retreat Balance of $ 400.00 is Due October 1st.
About The Retreat
At Once Upon A Quilt, we are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming retreat where the only thing you need to bring is yourself, your passion for learning, and a smile. We take care of the rest to ensure you have an unforgettable weekend. For over a decade, our attendees have basked in the warmth of our sewing community, forging lasting friendships and eagerly anticipating the camaraderie that awaits. Join us for a retreat where inclusivity, creativity, and support come together to create a magical experience like no other.
Each day, you'll embark on a new learning adventure with renowned educators like Christine Conner from Amelie Scott Designs, Jaqueline de Jonge - be colourful , and Pam Mahshie, serger expert BERNINA of America, each bringing their unique teaching style to the table. From embroidery/quilting with Christine to exquisite paper piecing with Jaqueline exploring and serging with Pam. You' will master a variety of techniques. sewing machine provided for each attendee, you can dive into your projects with ease.
Select BERNINA machines will arrive new in the box the week prior to the Retreat, these machines will be gently used during the 3 day Retreat and will be available for purchase after the Retreat at unbelievably discounted prices. If you think you may be interested in a class machine please contact the shop 954-987-8827. You can reserve one prior to the retreat or pass this savings along to a friend not attending the retreat.
On Sunday evening following class you will sit back, relax and be inspired when attending the Retreat Lecture. Game Night to follow where you will have the opportunity to win prizes to include 3 big Grand prizes. You must be present to win!
You will observe demonstrations throughout the retreat, these will be set up at the shop and the Retreat store. You will be able to shop at Once Upon A Quilt and in our exclusive retreat store where you will receive discounts on selected items. We will provide coffee and tea each morning, delicious catered lunch where you will have choices for multiple diets and a spread of appetizers Sunday night before the Lecture/Game Night and most important chocolate throughout the day. In addition to all of the above we will have lots of fabulous prizes to end our exciting evening and thru out this 3 day retreat.
Class projects: ANTICIPATION!!! Our class projects are always a closely guarded secret until the event. We want you to be surprised and excited the first day. Our projects are specially created for our retreat using the above-mentioned techniques with direct input by our teachers. Three beautiful kits are created by our staff, with approval from our teachers. All 3 kits are provided to our attendees at no charge. This is all part of our inclusive registration fee.
When: Saturday December 14th 9:00 am - 4:00pm, Sunday December 15th, 9:00am - 4:00pm and Monday December 16th , 9:00am - 4:00pm. You will need to arrive by 8:30 am please. Class will begin at (9:00am promptly).
Lecture/Game Night and prizes will be held at 5:00pm Sunday following class. Appetizers will be served from before,
Directions to Event:
* Event to be held in two locations 1 mile apart: You will enjoy class one day at Once Upon A Quilt in our classroom/event center and two days at the Courtyard Marriott's ballrooms.
Courtyard Marriott - 400 Gulfstream Way, Dania Beach 33004
(located next to Outdoor World/Bass Pro Shop right off the Griffin Road Exit I-95
954-342-8333)
Once Upon A Quilt - 3404 Griffin Road Dania Beach FL 33312
(located 3/4 of a mile from I-95)
A block of rooms has been reserved. To book your reservation you can call 954-342-8333. When registering please tell the agent you are reserving a room under the Once Upon A Quilt special rate for the discounted rate or you can register via the internet by using the link below. All rooms are queen beds double occupancy, easily shared with a friend. Our group rate is $149.00 per night.
Use your Navigation System or Google Maps to plug in the addresses provided for you or use our travel directions provided below. Note: Verify your schedule as to which location you will be attending class each day. Marriott or Once Upon A Quilt.
Courtyard Marriott - 400 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach, FL 33004
If traveling via I-95 from south or north, you will exit via Griffin road and go west to Anglers Avenue where you will turn left. Travel to the first light which is Gulfstream Way and turn left. follow the road around a big loop (Tri Rail Station) and you will see the Courtyard Marriott on the left.
If traveling via the Florida Turnpike from south or north you will exit via Griffin road and go east to Anglers Ave and turn right. Travel to the first light which is Gulfstream Way and turn left. Follow the road around a big loop (Tri-Rail Station)and see Courtyard Marriott on the left.
If traveling from the Sawgrass Expressway from north or south you will exit I-595 east to I-95 south and exit west on Griffin Road. For the Marriott Hotel, travel to the first light which is Anglers Avenue and turn left. Travel to first light which is Gulfstream Way and turn left. Follow the road around a big loop (Tri- Rail station) and the Marriott is on the left. If going to the shop exit I-95 at Griffin Road and go west to 3404 Griffin Road on your left.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Once Upon A Quilt makes every effort to bring you the ultimate retreat weekend. We supply our retreat attendees with the use of BERNINA sewing machines, class supplies and kits, morning coffee and pastry, catered lunch and snacks, door prizes and surprises. Because of this preparation and all additional work to make this retreat happen months in advance, we cannot accept cancellations after October 3rd, 2023 No exceptions! Registrations are transferrable to another person with the approval of OUAQ. Please contact OUAQ for details. Prior registrations are required to attend this retreat and OUAQ will not be able to accommodate any attendee not listed on the OUAQ registration list the day the retreat begins.
All correspondence will be via email. Make sure when you register that we have your correct email address and valid phone number to reach you. Once Upon A Quilt - all inclusive 11th Annual 3-Day Retreat
Meet the Teachers
Christine Conner
Christine Conner is the managing partner and creative force behind Amélie Scott Designs, a
family run business. She has created over 80 products and written 4 books since the inception
of the company in 2008. Christine has also created projects for several fabric companies,
including Timeless Treasures, Robert Kaufman, and Hoffman of California. Her work has been
featured in Easy Quilt Magazine, the book, Pick up a 6 Pack, and the For the Love of Sewing
TV series from Fons & Porter.
Christine has also been very active with web media: her projects / tutorials on the BERNINA We
All Sew blog have some of the highest view and download rates ever, and Christine’s videos on
the AmelieScott YouTube channel have over 1 million views and nearly 12,000 subscribers. She
is an Expert Contributor for the We All Sew blog, and Christine was selected to be a Brand
Ambassador for BERNINA.
Jaqueline de Jonge
*Pertinent Information about the 2024 Retreat
2024 Retreat is the *2nd week-end in December
Retreat Fee $600.00 - Non-Refundable
Reserve your space $ 200.00 Non-refundable
Retreat Balance of $ 400.00 is Due October 1st.
About The Retreat
At Once Upon A Quilt, we are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming retreat where the only thing you need to bring is yourself, your passion for learning, and a smile. We take care of the rest to ensure you have an unforgettable weekend. For over a decade, our attendees have basked in the warmth of our sewing community, forging lasting friendships and eagerly anticipating the camaraderie that awaits. Join us for a retreat where inclusivity, creativity, and support come together to create a magical experience like no other.
Each day, you'll embark on a new learning adventure with renowned educators like Christine Conner from Amelie Scott Designs, Jaqueline de Jonge - be colourful , and Pam Mahshie, serger expert BERNINA of America, each bringing their unique teaching style to the table. From embroidery/quilting with Christine to exquisite paper piecing with Jaqueline exploring and serging with Pam. You' will master a variety of techniques. sewing machine provided for each attendee, you can dive into your projects with ease.
Select BERNINA machines will arrive new in the box the week prior to the Retreat, these machines will be gently used during the 3 day Retreat and will be available for purchase after the Retreat at unbelievably discounted prices. If you think you may be interested in a class machine please contact the shop 954-987-8827. You can reserve one prior to the retreat or pass this savings along to a friend not attending the retreat.
On Sunday evening following class you will sit back, relax and be inspired when attending the Retreat Lecture. Game Night to follow where you will have the opportunity to win prizes to include 3 big Grand prizes. You must be present to win!
You will observe demonstrations throughout the retreat, these will be set up at the shop and the Retreat store. You will be able to shop at Once Upon A Quilt and in our exclusive retreat store where you will receive discounts on selected items. We will provide coffee and tea each morning, delicious catered lunch where you will have choices for multiple diets and a spread of appetizers Sunday night before the Lecture/Game Night and most important chocolate throughout the day. In addition to all of the above we will have lots of fabulous prizes to end our exciting evening and thru out this 3 day retreat.
Class projects: ANTICIPATION!!! Our class projects are always a closely guarded secret until the event. We want you to be surprised and excited the first day. Our projects are specially created for our retreat using the above-mentioned techniques with direct input by our teachers. Three beautiful kits are created by our staff, with approval from our teachers. All 3 kits are provided to our attendees at no charge. This is all part of our inclusive registration fee.
When: Saturday December 14th 9:00 am - 4:00pm, Sunday December 15th, 9:00am - 4:00pm and Monday December 16th , 9:00am - 4:00pm. You will need to arrive by 8:30 am please. Class will begin at (9:00am promptly).
Lecture/Game Night and prizes will be held at 5:00pm Sunday following class. Appetizers will be served from before,
Directions to Event:
* Event to be held in two locations 1 mile apart: You will enjoy class one day at Once Upon A Quilt in our classroom/event center and two days at the Courtyard Marriott's ballrooms.
Courtyard Marriott - 400 Gulfstream Way, Dania Beach 33004
(located next to Outdoor World/Bass Pro Shop right off the Griffin Road Exit I-95
954-342-8333)
Once Upon A Quilt - 3404 Griffin Road Dania Beach FL 33312
(located 3/4 of a mile from I-95)
A block of rooms has been reserved. To book your reservation you can call 954-342-8333. When registering please tell the agent you are reserving a room under the Once Upon A Quilt special rate for the discounted rate or you can register via the internet by using the link below. All rooms are queen beds double occupancy, easily shared with a friend. Our group rate is $149.00 per night.
Book your group rate for Once Upon A Quilt
Traveling to the Retreat:
Use your Navigation System or Google Maps to plug in the addresses provided for you or use our travel directions provided below. Note: Verify your schedule as to which location you will be attending class each day. Marriott or Once Upon A Quilt.
Courtyard Marriott - 400 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach, FL 33004
If traveling via I-95 from south or north, you will exit via Griffin road and go west to Anglers Avenue where you will turn left. Travel to the first light which is Gulfstream Way and turn left. follow the road around a big loop (Tri Rail Station) and you will see the Courtyard Marriott on the left.
If traveling via the Florida Turnpike from south or north you will exit via Griffin road and go east to Anglers Ave and turn right. Travel to the first light which is Gulfstream Way and turn left. Follow the road around a big loop (Tri-Rail Station)and see Courtyard Marriott on the left.
If traveling from the Sawgrass Expressway from north or south you will exit I-595 east to I-95 south and exit west on Griffin Road. For the Marriott Hotel, travel to the first light which is Anglers Avenue and turn left. Travel to first light which is Gulfstream Way and turn left. Follow the road around a big loop (Tri- Rail station) and the Marriott is on the left. If going to the shop exit I-95 at Griffin Road and go west to 3404 Griffin Road on your left.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Once Upon A Quilt makes every effort to bring you the ultimate retreat weekend. We supply our retreat attendees with the use of BERNINA sewing machines, class supplies and kits, morning coffee and pastry, catered lunch and snacks, door prizes and surprises. Because of this preparation and all additional work to make this retreat happen months in advance, we cannot accept cancellations after October 3rd, 2023 No exceptions! Registrations are transferrable to another person with the approval of OUAQ. Please contact OUAQ for details. Prior registrations are required to attend this retreat and OUAQ will not be able to accommodate any attendee not listed on the OUAQ registration list the day the retreat begins.
All correspondence will be via email. Make sure when you register that we have your correct email address and valid phone number to reach you. Once Upon A Quilt - all inclusive 11th Annual 3-Day Retreat
Meet the Teachers
Christine Conner is the managing partner and creative force behind Amélie Scott Designs, a
family run business. She has created over 80 products and written 4 books since the inception
of the company in 2008. Christine has also created projects for several fabric companies,
including Timeless Treasures, Robert Kaufman, and Hoffman of California. Her work has been
featured in Easy Quilt Magazine, the book, Pick up a 6 Pack, and the For the Love of Sewing
TV series from Fons & Porter.
Christine has also been very active with web media: her projects / tutorials on the BERNINA We
All Sew blog have some of the highest view and download rates ever, and Christine’s videos on
the AmelieScott YouTube channel have over 1 million views and nearly 12,000 subscribers. She
is an Expert Contributor for the We All Sew blog, and Christine was selected to be a Brand
Ambassador for BERNINA.
Jaqueline de Jonge
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My quilting life began in 1978 when I saw a magazine picture of a Log Cabin-pattern quilt. Right away I had to try my hand at this fascinating work - my sister still has the resulting pink Log Cabin. Since then I have taught myself and tried over the years to reach a level of perfection, not to show off, but because I love the beauty I can achieve through my designs. My goal is to inspire quilters all over the world with beauty and color. I have always been creative, but quilting has hooked me. To be able to work well at something you love is a miracle and a gift from God. I started my BeColourful pattern line in the Netherlands in 2004. BeColourful is now a family owned and operated business in the United States since 2007. ?My quilts have been displayed worldwide and have won international awards. They are based on traditional designs but with a contemporary and colorful twist. In 2004 at the encouragement of my father I entered the Open European Quilt Championship and won the Color Trophy. Since that year I have lectured and conducted workshops throughout the United States, Canada, Australia and Europe. Interviews have been published in several magazines, and in 2011 I was profiled and featured on the Ricky Tims and Alex Anderson online Quilt Show. I think my passion for quilting helps make me an encouraging and personable teacher. I love to share my enthusiasm for my designs with others and to bring them to a different and higher level where they can find their own artistic skills. |
Pam Mahshie
Pam Mahshie has been working with sergers for well over 40 years, you can say sergers are part of her DNA. Currently Pam is the Overlock Business manager for BERNINA of America but over the years she has had the privilege of filming serger programs with Nancy Zieman, Sewing wit Nancy, Martha Pullen, Martha’s sewing room, taught at the School of Art and Fashion for many years. She was the first to introduce serger quilting to Fons and Porter Love of Quilting in 2004 and reintroduced it again to Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims in 2021. She love to create and take people off the edge creatively with their sergers when using decorative threads and techniques that elevate your creativity.
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954-987-8827
Hours: Tuesday - Friday 9:30 am 4:30 pm
Saturday 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
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