Instructors & Speakers

2009 Dates:

More details below and coming soon...

Kay Nichols - April 30 - May 3, 2009 Class: More Details Coming Soon!
Vendor: Material Girl, Traverse City, Patches and Lace, Alpena

Nancy Odom - June 25-28, 2009 Class: "Stars are Gathering" quilt
Vendor: Hollyhock Quilt Shop, Harrisville – The Quilt House, Indian River

Mark Lipinski - 2 DATES, August 17-20 & 21-24, 2009 Classe(s): More Details Coming Soon!
Vendor: Back Street Quilt Shop, Elkton – Everlasting Stitches, Holt

Joan Shay - August 27 - 30, 2009 Class: Nantucket Hydrangea Basket
Whether you are a beginning quilter or an expert in appliqué my 3-D Appli-bond technique will allow you to add exciting realistic three-dimensional appliqué to your quilts. Appli-Bond is the fusing of two pieces of fabric together and allows you to create dimension without turning any edges.All you do is bond the fabric, trace the template, cut the shape and apply the bonded pieces to the background with an embroidery stitch. It's really that simple! By the way, these quilts can go in to the washer and dryer. They will not lose their shape or curl if bonded properly.
Nantucket Hydrangea Basket - 2 Days
*Kit is Available - $50 (must be pre-ordered)
Surcharge - $30.00 includes pattern for Nantucket Hydrangea BasketNantucket Hydrangea Basket Size 27 x 30 
Vendor:  Renee’s House of Quilting, Williamsburg – The Quilt House, Indian River

Sherri Jaqua - October 15-18, 2009
Class: "Quilt Retreat Murder"
Come  be a part of the first ever Murder Mystery/Mystery Quilt Workshop at Thunder  Bay Resort! A heinous crime has been committed at the resort during a  beautiful fall weekend Quilt Retreat. Karen, one of the retreat coordinators,  has been brutally murdered. Who could have done such a thing to dear sweet quiet little Karen? Was it one of her co-workers at the retreat, one of the  retreaters, one of the owners - Jack or Jan, a caddy or kitchen staff? Solve  the murder as you make a wonderful mystery quilt. Clues will be given out for  the quilt and the murder throughout the weekend. When you leave you will have  a great start on a fun and exciting quilt and maybe you will be one of the  lucky winners who solve the murder and receive a prize. 

Vendor: Renee’s House of Quilting, Williamsburg – Sunshine Quilt Shop, Oscoda

Sue Nickels - October 22 - 25, 2009
Class: Machine Applique Flower Basket  - Supply list on Sue Nickels - October 22 - 25, 2009
Vendor: Back Street Quilt Shop, Elkton – Patches & Lace Quilt Shop, Alpena

Jeanne Perrine - Nov 5 - 8, 2009
Class: TBA :)

Vendor: The Quilt House, Indian River

Everything we do is aimed at making your quilting retreat memorable. From check in to check out, four days and three nights later, you will meet new friends, share ideas, have fun and quilt to your hearts' content in your own Villa or the Pine Cone Quarters

This affordable four-day, three-night retreat is jam-packed with opportunities to socialize, sew, shop and pamper yourself. We guarantee you won't go hungry nor lack for projects to keep you busy.

Thunder Bay Resort provides spacious and comfortable accommodations. The new Pine Cone Quarters offers a charming location for uninterrupted group sewing and gathering for events. The retreat also includes the Resort's signature event - a Horse-Drawn Carriage/Sleigh Ride to view elk, enjoy the memorable Gourmet Dinner & the Wine Tasting Event. It is Fabulous!!

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For additional questions, please e-mail Pam Achatz, Retreat Coordinator or call Pam at 1-800-729-9375.

With general resort questions E-mail Resort or call 800-729-9375. 

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