Quilting Retreats
 

Retreats designed for anyone interested in quilting.  Whether you are a first-time or long-time quilter, you will enjoy helpful instruction, good conversation, and a chance to be creative without interruption.

TLCC's Staff along with instructor Pam Kuehl, provide a relaxing and creative atmosphere where relationships will be as fruitful as the sewing.  You may choose to bring your own project or hobby or follow the instruction of Pam as she works with the group on the featured quilt.  Fabric and additional quilting supplies are available for purchase from the retreat store.

In addition to lodging in comfortable rooms, TLCC provides sewing space and six delicious meals all while also providing opportunities for spiritual renewal which can help you connect with God.

As an added bonus, a massage therapist will be present to ease your tension and refresh your spirit.  Advance sign up will be available on a first-come basis, but walk-ins are welcome as the schedule permits.

Our Instructor

Pam Kuehl has been teaching at TLCC quilting retreats since 1990.  She works part-time at Prairie Star Quilts in Elk Horn, IA, where she has developed her own line of patterns, called Patchworks.  Pam will take you step by step through the pattern featured at the retreat.  She is also available to advise you on quilting topics, if needed.  Her instruction assumes general sewing knowledge.

Extend Your Weekend

 Extend your stay!!  Come a day earlier to do some work on your own!  No meals will be provided, but space is available to store and make your own food.  Visit local quilt shops, or simply spend the extra time working on your latest project.  Lodging will be provided the same as your retreat lodging.  Extra day begin the Thursday before each retreat.  Please mark the extended retreat section of your registration form.

What To Bring

Towel, toiletries, bedding (if not in Shalom Center), Sewing machine and extension cord/outlet strip, Bible, pen/pencil & notebook, a snack to share, Adjustable chair & lamp (optional; we provide a 3'x8' table with padded chairs per two quilters), Cutting tools, mat & ruler, Iron & small pad for ironing board, sewing kit and supplies, Show & tell items (finished quilts), Camera, Extra money for quilting supplies and the TLCC gift shop.

Lodging Options

Lodging is available on a first-to-register basis, secured with your $50 non-refundable deposit.

Shalom Center is our premiere lodging with 8 rooms each with a private bath.  Most rooms have two single beds, one double bed and a roll-away.

South Twin Lodge is our brand new accommodations featuring climate controlled lodging for up to 60 people.  Central shared bathrooms and showers, comfortable beds in five rooms.  Each room has 6 single bunk beds.  Central lounge and loft meeting areas as well as two large porches.

The Bungalow is a self-contained heated lodging that can sleep 12 persons in four bedrooms. Central bathroom with shower is available. Each room sleeps 3 and has one bunk bed with on single.

The Cottage is our newly refurbished climate controlled cabin with two full bathrooms with showers and a sleeping capacity of 9 people on 4 bunk beds and one single.

Off Site.  Those not staying in camp lodging have the option to attend the retreat at reduced rates.

Early Arrivals - Come a day early and get a head start on your projects.  No meals or instruction is provided, but the lodging is available along with your work space.

In an effort to best accommodate the desires/needs of all our guests, mothers may bring their nursing babies (under 1 year old) with them.  Cribs are available upon request.  Children age 12 and up are welcome to participate in quilting retreats.