Introducing…

A 3-Day Virtual Quilt Retreat

July 30 – August 1, 2026

Three teachers. Three original quilt blocks.
Three days of sewing, learning, and connection.

This isn’t a marathon class.

Summer Soirée: Three Shades of Summer
is a virtual quilting retreat designed to give you guided instruction
plus real sewing time, community, and space to enjoy the process.

You’ll learn.
You’ll sew.
You’ll connect.

What will we make?

Join us for Summer Soirée and sew the 60″ × 60″ Three Shades of Summer quilt over three creative and inspiring days. Each instructor will guide you step-by-step in making one 20″ square block, working in light, medium, and dark colorways to create stunning depth and contrast.

Bring fabrics from your own stash or choose the featured fabric kit for a beautifully curated, ready-to-sew option.

And the fun doesn’t stop there. Each block is a powerhouse design on its own, and you’ll also receive additional layout ideas so you can turn these blocks into table runners, pillows, or striking single-block quilts.

General Daily Schedule

  • Quilt Block Instruction

  • Open Sew (sew alongside the group)

  • Show & Tell

  • Games + Connection Activities

  • Meal & Snack Breaks

That’s a full retreat-style day with room to stitch, ask questions,
share progress, and enjoy being part of a creative group.

What you’ll receive? Access!

Direct access to three internationally recognized quilt teachers over three days.

Latifah Saafir

Gyleen Fitzgerald

Geraldine WIlkins

What you’ll receive? Expertise!

Each teacher brings their own design voice and teaching style.

  • Three original PDF quilt block patterns

  • Live video demonstrations

  • Practical tips beyond the written patterns

  • Clear instruction with space to practice

What you’ll receive? Experience!

Think mini virtual retreat.

  • Guided learning

  • Hours of supported sewing time

  • A relaxed place that lets you make progress

  • Replay access to block lessons during event

This is creative time you don’t have to carve out alone!

What you’ll receive? Connection!

Quilting is better together!

  • You’ll sew alongside makers from around the world.

  • You’ll share your work.

  • You’ll celebrate wins.

  • You’ll feel part of something.

That connection matters!

What’s Included:

  • Three full retreat-style days

  • Daily quilt block instruction

  • Three PDF quilt block patterns

  • Community open sew

  • Show & tell sessions

  • Games + connection activities

  • Video replays of quilt block lessons

  • Supportive group environment

Summer Soiree Registration: $297

BONUS : Ruler Quilting with Geraldine Wilkins

Because a fabulous quilt deserves fabulous quilting! As a special bonus, Geraldine Wilkins – our resident machine quilting expert – will guide you through a fun ruler quilting session designed to help you bring your Three Shades of Summer quilt to life.

Geraldine will share simple, approachable ruler techniques that create beautiful texture and movement—perfect for adding that extra wow to your finished quilt.

Early Bird Sign Up – Free Class Entry!

Sign Up for Summer Soiree before midnight Pacific, Friday, March 13th to be enterred to win.
One lucky participant will win a free membership to Summer Soiree.
(We’ll refund the winner the full amount of their purchase price for the virtual retreat.)
Domestic & International entries welcomed!

2nd Giveaway!

Sign up by March 24, 2026 and be automatically entered to win a fun Summer Soiree giveaway bundle!
(Domestic customers only.)

Giveaway includes:

  • Dritz Sheer Press Cloth
  • Dritz Water Pen
  • Dritz EZY-Hem
  • Square Up Ruler
  • ByAnnie Stiletto
  • Clover Triangle Gauge
  • Fantastico Thread
  • 9″ Kai Scissors
  • Oliso Ironing Board Cover
  • Oliso M3Pro mini iron
  • Omnigrid Mini Mat
  • Quilting & Craft Spray
  • Easy Six Ruler
  • Clover Wrap n Fuse
  • Mini Bargello free motion practice kit
  • Fat Quarter Shop Pop-up
  • Quilt In a Day 6½″ Square Ruler
  • Folded Star Squared hot pad pattern
  • Less Than Traditional pattern & templates
  • & More!

Three Shades of Summer Batik Fabric Bundle

This optional curated bundle of 12 Benartex batiks includes a thoughtfully balanced mix of light, medium, and dark values – perfect for creating the depth, contrast, and movement that make the Three Shades of Summer quilt shine.

With 12.5 total yards of fabric, this bundle provides everything you need to piece the 60″ × 60″ Three Shades of Summer quilt top. The rich texture and saturated color of batiks make them especially beautiful for this design, allowing the three value groups to really stand out.

Benartex Batiks | 12 Batiks | 12.5 Yards — $166.99

Tools: Ala Carte

We’ll be using the following three tools to make sewing your blocks a breeze during Summer Soiree. In case you already own one or more of them, we’re offering the tools à la carte so you can purchase only what you need.

The best part? These are multi-functional tools you’ll reach for again and again—long after you’ve stitched the final block of Three Shades of Summer.

This Retreat is for You If…

  • You want guided learning with time to sew

  • You enjoy quilting with others

  • You’re craving dedicated creative space

  • You value community as much as instruction

  • You love meaningful quilt blocks

Join Us for Summer Soiree!

Come for the blocks.

Stay for the experience.

Leave with new skills, new connections,
and fresh momentum.