Come Sew with me Next Summer in Minnesota!

One thing I continue to feel certain about is the utter importance of gathering with other people to create beautiful things and connect through art.

To that end, I’m very excited to let you know that I will be teaching at a new in-person creative retreat next summer in Minnesota called Squamadu* hosted by Elizabeth of Squam Arts Workshops, should a relaxing lakeside creative retreat sound like just the thing you need. I will be teaching sewing alongside block-printing-artist-slash extraordinaire Susana McDonnell at the August 26-30 session (there are two Squamadu sessions - I’ll be teaching at the second one). {REGISTRATION HERE}

As long-time readers already know, I am a huge Squam fan (aka Squammie) and have attended the larger retreats on Squam Lake in New Hampshire a number of times in the past (posts here, here, here). This Squamadu gatherings will be smaller, more intimate groups, so spots may go quick. There are two sessions and the first one - featuring bookmaking and creative writing — also looks fantastic.

*Hideaway at Xanadu = the name of the resort in Minnesota where it will be held, owned and restored by my fellow Squammie and IRL friend Nicole Reinan; “Squam” + “Xanadu” = Squamadu

My class is called “Pajama Play” and I will guide you through the steps of sewing a cosy pair of pajama bottoms (pants or shorts) and give you additional ideas for adding pockets, hand stitching, and other creative elements.

Susana is teaching “Carve, Print, Pajama!” and will guide you through the process of creating a block and using it to print on a piece of fabric.

You can use your block-printed fabric for the cuffs or a pocket on your PJ pants, block print a t-shirt to match, or just block print your fabric for something else and use a fun fabric you’ve been hoarding for the bottoms. Whatever you want!! So many possibilities. The goal is to help you bring your ideas to life and create a pair of comfy PJ bottoms that you will love.

You can find more info on the classes, location, and schedule, AND SIGN UP TO JOIN US over on the Squamadu page:

AND…I’d be remiss if I didn’t also mention that preregistration is also open today for Fall 2026 Squam (September 12th-16th in New Hampshire), so if joining me at Squamadu isn’t in the cards for you consider preregistering for the OG Squam!!

Rest assured that Elizabeth is a pro at creating getaways that rest and renew and leave you with a creative spark in your step. I’m so happy to be a part of it and I hope you’ll consider joining me for this lakeside experience.

More details on all of the retreat offerings and register to attend here: