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Quilting in the Hills

SAVE THE DATE
October 10-12, 2024
Featuring Ruth Ann Berry
The Quilter's Clinic

Join us for three days of workshops and SOYO while we learn new techniques, make new friends and enjoy spending time with our fellow quilters. The retreat is Thursday through Saturday at Hilton Garden Inn, 815 E Mall Dr, Rapid City, SD.


Registration will open in early June 2024

The rest of this page descriibes our 2023 retreat. Information about the 2024 retreat will be posted in June. 

 Open Brochure  

Retreat Refund Policy
Cancellations before July 31, 2024, will receive a 50% refund on workshops.
Cancellations between July 31, 2024, and August 31, 2024, will receive a 25% refund on workshops.
The registration fee is non-refundable. There are no refunds after August 31, 2024.


Meet the Instructor for the 2023 Retreat - Sue Heinz

Sue’s passion is teaching and she brings to each of her classes a Fine Arts and Education background, over 25+ years of quilting experience, a sense of humor, design expertise and a commitment to help each of her students reach new levels of quilting excellence. She has authored five books, each brimming with fresh design ideas for free-motion quilting, patented several innovative marking tools and has designed some awesome free-motion rulers – all to delight, intrigue and inspire. In addition to teaching at guilds and national shows, Sue has been featured on online TV and national and international publications. Please visit her website: www.SueHeinz.com


Workshop Descriptions for 2023

All workshops are applicable to any sewing machine - from domestic to longarm. Each class will consist of 3 - 3.5 hours of lecture (students will be drawing), with sewing in the remaining class time.The classroom will be available for practice on Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm to those who took Sue's Thursday or Friday workshop.

Supply List for all workshops    Supply List 

360o Grids: Create Mesmerizing Designs that are Oh, So Easy to Sew!
Thursday, September 21, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Let Sue show you her innovative technique of combining simple grids with her patented, easy to use tools. Add Sue’s original sashing shapes and step-by-step instructions and get ready to take your quilting to the next level! (See picture in brochure)

Fill Harmonics
Friday, September 22, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Create a symphony of background designs that harmonize well together on any type of quilt – or use just one for a dramatic textural effect. You’ll learn how to draw an array of Sue’s unique free-motion and grid pattern backgrounds while she demonstrates with step-by-step illustrations and how-to hints. Your quilt will be shouting, “Bravo!” (See picture in brochure)

Caffeinated Quilting
Saturday, September 23, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Sue has brewed up energy-infused, organic designs that will look stunning on your next quilt! Based on her latest book, this class will leave you filled to the brim with new grid, block and linear designs that are easy to master – especially with Sue’s one-on-one teaching style. So, what are you waiting for? Come play – leave caffeinated!

SOYO (Sew On Your Own) will be offered:
Thursday, September 21, 9:00 am - 8:30 pm  
Friday, September 22, 8:30 am - 8:30 pm  
Saturday, September 23, 8:30 am - 6:00 pm


Evening Programs

You've Got a Friend Named Elmer, Thursday, September 21 at 6:30 pm

Imagine a world where every seam you stitch is perfect…every block true to size. Can you also imagine precisely matching stripes, accurately piecing circles (with ease) and eliminating bias stretch forever? Wanna dream even more? Imagine never having to rip again! Sue guarantees you will achieve your wildest piecing dreams when you use this simple technique that requires no pins, clips, or gadgets. A MUST-SEE lecture that will rock your piecing world!


Schedule of Events

Thursday, September 21

9:00 am

 Registration begins, classroom and SOYO is open

 9:30 am - noon

 Class: 360o Grids

 Noon - 1:00 pm

  Lunch break

 1:00 -4:30 pm 

  Afternoon class session

 5:30 pm 

 Classroom is closed

 6:30 pm 

 Lecture: You've Got a Friend Named Elmer

 8:30 pm

 Class and SOYO rooms are closed for the day

Friday, September 22

8:30 am

  SOYO is open

 9:00 am

 Classroom is open

 9:30 am - noon 

 Class: Fill Harmonics

 Noon - 1:00 pm

 Lunch break

 1:00 -4:30 pm

 Afternoon class session

 5:30 pm 

 Classroom is closed

 6:30 pm 

 Practice, Practice, Practice

 8:30 pm 

 Class and SOYO rooms are closed for the day

Saturday, September 23

 8:30 am

 SOYO is open

 9:00 am 

 Classroom is open

 9:30 am - noon

 Class: Caffeinated Quilting

 Noon - 1:00 pm

 Lunch break

 1:00 - 4:30 pm 

 Afternoon class session

 6:00 pm 

 Class and SOYO rooms are closed

Meals and Lodging

The Box is conveniently located steps away from several hotel options, which are listed below. All room reservations should be made directly with the hotel of your choie. There are multiple dining options from fast food to sit down restaurants in the immediate area.

Courtyard by Marriott        (605) 791-0945
Residence Inn by Marriott (605) 791-9600
La Quinta                          (605) 718-7000
Fairfield by Marriott           (605) 718-9600
Home2 Suites                  (605) 791-4662


Calling All Teachers

We are always looking for new instructors offering techniques that provide a variety of interest for our guild. If you would like to teach a class, please submit your application online OR download and print the form, fill it out and mail it to us. Please provide as much information as possible.  We will try to contact you within a few weeks but if you don't hear from us, submit your application again or Contact Us.  Thank you!

   Click here to open the ONLINE Instructor Application Form

   Click here to Download and Print Instructor Application Form


Planning Ahead

Future Quilting in the Hills Retreat Dates

       October 10 - 12, 2024