Hand Work Retreat with Nancy Chong
DESCRIPTION
DATES & TIME:
Aug 25–27, 2026
Nov 10–12, 2026
10:00am – 5:00pm
CLASSROOM COURTESY:
For the comfort of all students, please avoid wearing perfume, cologne, or heavily scented products when attending classes. Your consideration helps everyone have a safe and enjoyable experience.
SKILL LEVEL:
All skill levels welcome
📋 PACKING LIST:
About This Retreat
Craving calm, connection, and creativity? Step away from the hum of machines and into a peaceful retreat designed just for handwork lovers. Whether you’re an appliqué aficionado, a hand‑quilting devotee, or simply enjoy stitching at your own pace, this gathering is your sanctuary.
What to Expect:
This retreat celebrates the art of slow stitching—where every thread tells a story and every moment invites mindfulness. Nancy welcomes all hand crafters to join her for a few days of inspiration, camaraderie, and gentle guidance. Bring your current project or start something new— she’ll be there to help you get going, answer questions, and cheer you on.
Machine‑Free Zone (Mostly!)
While this retreat centers on handwork, you’re welcome to bring your machine if you need it for binding or joining panels—especially if you're diving into a Hawaiian quilt.
Materials Included
- Snacks & beverages to keep you fueled
- Exclusive retreat‑day discounts at Quilting Mayhem
- Demos and tips from Nancy
- Show & Share to celebrate your progress
Project Inspiration
Bring your favorite handwork project—or try something new! Nancy can assist with:
- Hawaiian quilts
- Baltimore Album style
- 2 Fabric Appliqué©
- Celtic Knotwork
- Landscape quilts
- Hand quilting & embroidery
- Knitting & crochet
- Needleturn appliqué (she’ll show you how!)
Lunch Tip: Bring a packed lunch or enjoy one of the nearby restaurants during the break.
Parking Note: Feel free to unload your supplies at the front doors. We just ask that you move your car afterward so parking stays available for shoppers.
Beginners Welcome! Confident beginners will feel right at home. Nancy will spend time with you to get you started and answer any questions.
Retreat Policies & Helpful Notes
Class Cancellation Policy: To receive a refund or credit for this retreat, cancellation must occur 7 days prior to the start date.
Help us keep this retreat on the calendar!
This retreat requires a minimum of 5 students to run. If we’re below that number one week before the retreat, it may be cancelled. Early registration makes a big difference.
Instructor
Nancy Chong
Nancy is an internationally recognized expert in hand appliqué, Hawaiian quilts, and hand quilting. Her calm, clear teaching style and beautifully relaxed needleturn techniques have inspired students around the world to fall in love with the art of handwork.
SHIPPING & RETURNS
Shipping
Orders are processed within 24 - 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) after receiving your order confirmation email. You will receive another notification when your order has shipped.
Returns
We have a 14-day return policy on limited items, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return.
