Twists & Turns: A Bargello Quilting Retreat Hosted by Donna Struntz

Join Donna Struntz of Handmade by Ying for a creative and immersive Bargello quilting retreat at Hidden Falls Farm Retreat in Nancy, Kentucky.

This retreat is hosted as a private retreat experience that has been opened to public registration. Whether you are new to Bargello quilting or already love the movement and artistry of these stunning quilts, this retreat is designed to help you relax, create, and fully immerse yourself in the process.

Participants will work from two coordinating Jelly Rolls while learning how color placement, strip arrangement, and cutting techniques work together to create the flowing movement Bargello quilts are known for.

What to Expect

This retreat is intentionally designed to move at a relaxed pace, allowing participants time to focus on precision, creativity, and enjoying the process. Bargello quilts take patience, but the results are absolutely worth it. Over the course of the retreat, you will learn all the skills needed to create the Bargello quilt of your dreams.

Day 1: Prepare jelly rolls and plan your color flow layout
Day 2: Begin sewing strips into cylinders while learning techniques to keep seams flat and straight
Day 3: Learn the process of cutting your Bargello strips and organizing them using tag labels
Days 4–7: Assemble and sew the final quilt sections for accuracy, movement, and visual flow

Guests will make use of the large design walls provided throughout the studio to audition layouts and visualize their quilts as the design evolves.

Supplies Needed

• Sewing machine
• Rotary cutter with sharp blade
• Lots of clips and pins
• Two matching Jelly Rolls

You Will Also Enjoy

• Cozy lodging accommodations
• Spacious quilting workroom access
• Large design walls
• Creative fellowship and inspiration
• Time to relax, sew, and recharge

Whether attending with friends or coming solo, this retreat offers a welcoming creative atmosphere where you can truly Make Time For What You Love.

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