Retreat Information

Retreat Information for 2026 Great Escape

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Timing

Location: Hilton Garden Inn in Middleton, WI

Friday, April 10th – Retreat begins at 9:00 a.m.

Saturday, April 11th – all day

Sunday, April 12th – Retreat ends at 4:00 p.m.

The retreat room will have doors locked at night through early morning so that everyone’s things will be secure. If you want to come or go during the times that the doors are locked, you can check in with the front desk and they will let you into the space.

Food

Below are the selected snacks and timing so you can plan accordingly.

Friday, April 10th
2pm: Fiesta Break – Tortilla chips, ground beef, nacho cheese, onions, tomato, guacamole, olives, sour cream, jalapenos, salsa, and pico de gallo with mini churros and Coke products, coffee, and tea to drink.

Saturday, April 11th
2pm: Sweet And Salty Break – Popcorn, pretzels, cookies, bars, with Coke products, coffee, and tea to drink.

Sunday, April 12th
9am: On the Go Breakfast Buffet – hot breakfast sandwiches, fresh fruit, cheese sticks, yogurts, nuts, with fruit juice, coffee, and tea to drink

Equipment

Ironing Stations – four stations will be placed strategically around the room and are available for use

Cutting Stations – four stations on risers will be placed around the room with large cutting mats and rotary cutters available for use

Design Walls – two to three design walls will be available for use during the retreat

Optional Swap

Potholder/Oven Mitt Swap. Your potholder can be any pattern/variety/size. Please use Insul Bright Batting for the interior of your Potholder or Oven Mitt as this is designed to protect from heat. It is offered at Blue Bar for $5.99 a yard: https://www.bluebarquilts.com/shop/Batting/p/Insul-Bright-Batting-22-x26174485.htm
Alternatively, the guild has some Insul Bright to spare which you can get from one of our Event Planners, Cathie. Just reach out to her at cathie.gillette@gmail.com and she’ll hook you up!

Packing List

Sewing Machine

  • Power cord
  • Surge Protector
  • Foot Peddle
  • Extension Table
  • Needles
  • Accessory Feet
  • Bobbins
  • Lint brush
  • Oil

Hand Sewing

  • Thread
  • Needles
  • Thimbles
  • Scissors
  • Magnifying Glasses
  • Glue Sticks

Cutting

  • MMQG will provide four cutting stations with 24 x 36 inch mats.
  • Rotary Cutter
  • New blades
  • Scissors (favorite)
  • Rotating Mat
  • Basic Rulers
  • Specialty Rulers
    • GE Designs
    • Block loc
    • Shapes

Fabric/Projects

  • Main Project
  • Back up Project
  • Yes I can get another one done Project
  • The one project that should have been done
  • Any WIP that needs to be unearthed

Thread

  • For each project
  • Seam ripper

Patterns

  • Pattern
  • Book
  • Instructions
  • Pages for FPP
  • Pattern for fabric shopping – visit our sponsors during the weekend to find something perfect

Miscellaneous

  • Personal chair
  • Pins
  • Measuring Tape
  • Pencils / Pens
  • Masking tape
  • Basting glue
  • Ott Light or lamp

Pressing

  • Iron
  • Wool pressing mat
  • Roller for FPP
  • Silicone iron rest
  • Best Press/Starch
  • Water spray bottle

Personal Items

  • Clothing
    • plan for layers
    • slippers
  • Prescription Medications
  • OTC Medications
  • Lotion
  • Glasses
  • Favorite Pillow

Electronics

  • Phone – charger
  • Camera – battery
  • Computer/laptop – charger
  • Sound machine
  • Fan/space heater
  • Power strip