Oxford is a special small town on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The town sits on a peninsula
where two rivers join before entering the Chesapeake Bay. What a better place to be creative for 2 days!
JKThreads will be hosting a two full day workshop at the Community Center in Oxford. The subject will be Painted Forest, based off the pattern from Blue Nickels Studio. Detailed instructions will be given on making your forest as a wall quilt art piece, a smaller table topper or even a bed sized quilt. This is a great scrap buster idea or can be made using only a few colors of your choice. Everyone’s forest will be different!
Feel free to come network with fellow quilters, all levels welcome. If you can sew a straight line, you can handle this!
DATES
Friday, October 13 from 10:00 am until 6
Saturday, October 14 from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm
The later start on Friday and earlier ending time on Saturday gives you drive time.
Hotels and Meals
If you are coming from a distance and need a hotel, it will be your responsibility to reserve. There are some good local choices listed below.
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Total price - $150 for the two full days.
Reserve your spot here
· Minimum capacity is 6, Maximum capacity is 12. Waitlist spots will be available
· Deposit is nonrefundable after Aug 30. If retreat is cancelled, deposit will be refunded.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
What will be provided:
- 2 full days of quilting and instruction
- A long table per person plus shared cutting and ironing space.
- Paper Pattern for the Fancy Forest Quilt by Scott Hansen of Blue Nickel Studio
- personal instruction on making and/or resizing your forest.
- New friends and camaraderie from other quilters like you.
- Water and snacks
Not Included:
- Lunch and DInner Lunches will be ordered out each morning. If you choose to order from the provided menu, you will be billed for your share. Or you are welcome to bring your own. Dinner on Friday evening will be reserved. If you choose to join us, there will be individual checks.
About your instructor:
Jean Konopacz will be your host and instructor. Jean is the owner and Head Designer at JKThreadsLLC. Jean has a lifetime of sewing experience, 12 years of quilting experience and 12 years of long arm experience with her specialty being in custom free hand long arming. Check out her site at www.JKThreads.com. Jean and her husband are enjoying living fulltime in Oxford MD. Jean spends most of her time in the studio, reserving time for boating and biking.
Let Jean instruct you on all she knows.
Grab a friend and reserve a spot. You will not want to miss out on this opportunity.
For those of you needing a hotel to spend the weekend in Oxford. See below.
SIGN ME UP FOR THE OXFORD QUILT RETREAT!
October 13-14, 2023
To pay the $50 deposit:
Go to: www.jkthreads.com/store:
I will respond with an email to confirm receipt of your sign up and deposit.
Thank you. Can’t wait to work with you. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Hotels in Oxford, MD
Oxford Inn: The closest hotel to the Community Center venue at a mere two block walk away. The hotel offers a variety of rooms with either queen or king sized beds on the second or third floors. The first floor has a cozy library cocktail lounge and an Italian restaurant. Breakfast is included with your reservation. Located at 504 S. Morris St. in Oxford.
Call Jeanne or Scott at (410) 226-5220
The Robert Morris Inn: Another historic hotel located approx. ½ mile from the Community Center venue. The hotel is located at the top of the town’s peninsula and can offer water views. You may even be able to stay in the room George Washington once slept in. Located at 314 North Morris St. in Oxford. Check out availability on their site: www.robertmorrisinn.com
Or call (855) 516-1093
Sandaway Suites & Beach Hotel: A boutique hotel designed around a classic renovated mansion. The grounds have its own beachfront located about ¾ mile away from the Community Center venue. Breakfast delivered to your room each morning. Located at 103 W. Strand Rd. Book online at www.sandaway.com or call (888) 726-3292
The Ruffled Duck: A quaint Bed and Breakfast located in the center of town at 110 N. Morris St. See www.ruffledduckinn.com or call (410) 226-5496
There are also a variety of Airbnb’s in town. If you are coming with a friend, this may be another option.