Make a Quilted Coat

Quilted Coat with Donna Struntz of Handmade by Ying

All-inclusive quilting retreat with meals, lodging, and an exclusive quilting excursion!

Instructor: Donna Struntz
Dates: July 17 – July 19 2026
Location: Hidden Falls Farm Retreat • Nancy, Kentucky

Bring a quilt… leave with a one-of-a-kind jacket!

Join us for a creative and inspiring retreat with instructor Donna Struntz as she guides you through the process of transforming a quilt into a beautiful, wearable quilted coat. Whether you bring a treasured quilt from home or piece together a custom “cheater quilt,” this retreat is a perfect blend of creativity, skill-building, and personal expression.

Over the course of the retreat, Donna will walk you step-by-step through of transforming your quilt into a wearable jacket! She will expertly guide you through preparing it for cutting, constructing your coat, adding bias tape, and finishing with professional-looking details. You’ll enjoy dedicated sewing time, personalized instruction, supportive camaraderie, and the peaceful setting of Hidden Falls Farm—your home away from home for creativity and connection.

What You’ll Make

A fully finished, customized quilted coat using:

• A full-size quilt you’re willing to cut and repurpose
  
  OR

• A panel quilt option using three coordinating panels from Ligit Quilts (purchase required). These will need to be quilted  and finished prior to the retreat.

Supplies Needed

• Basic sewing supplies (machine, thread, scissors, rotary cutter, pins/clips, etc.)

• Full-size quilt suitable for cutting or 3 quilted legit kit panels

• 3 packages of bias tape (or handmade bias tape if preferred)

• Quilted coat pattern (details provided after registration)

Perfect For

• Confident beginners through advanced quilters

• Anyone who wants to transform a quilt into wearable art

• Quilters who love creative projects that blend tradition with modern style

• Makers who want a fun, relaxing retreat with expert guidance and plenty of sewing time