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Planning a sewing getaway can seem like a daunting task, but if you start small you’ll find it can be very rewarding.

Start with a small number of people that share  common sewing interests, whether it be quilting, sewing fashion clothing, children’s clothing, or any other type of crafts. Depending on the length of time away, if a specific item will be made (such as a quilt), or no availability of supplies, you may want to include a list for doing prep work. This could include buying supplies, fabric or a pattern, and pre-cutting material.

Find a location where attendees can do other things also. A town with antique shops, a choice of restaurants, and of course fabric stores will make a nice getaway location. Event planners or travel agents might give you some good leads.  Also contact the chamber of commerce or tourist information center.

 Church camps or retreats work well, and may have cooking facilities on site. If you are considering a resort, try to book off-season. A bed and breakfast might also work well. The owners could  include a light lunch for your group.  A  hotel will work nicely, and they will give you a group rate. They may also have free breakfast,while a  local restaurant might be able to bring in a boxed lunch for attendees.

Make sure there is plenty of room for sewing, such as a conference room in a hotel, an auditorium at a retreat, or a large porch at a B&B. You will need large tables for sewing , ironing boards and irons, tables for cutting, chairs and good lighting. The room should be available 24 hours a day, if possible.  Many of your ladies will want to sew into the night, while some are early birds and will start before  everyone else in the morning.

There are some places that cater to this type of event with everything you need. So spend some time researching your choices, and have one or two suggestions when presenting this to your club or guild. And then, go have some fun!!

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