Retreats, gatherings and trips for quilters who'd rather not sew alone.
Come join us at the 2027 retreat Build your retreatQuilt together with Gudrun and Mr. HP, live on Zoom, from your own sewing room.
Now open: the 2027 Stripology Virtual Retreat. Build your retreat
Open now2027 seats
3 days · Live on Zoom
Mar 5 to 7 or Mar 10 to 12, 2027
The big one. Three days of sewing, games and surprises with Gudrun and Mr. HP.
Retreat Box of fabric and goodies included
Kits are going fast. Anacapa Isle has 5 left.
Build your retreat, Stripology Virtual Retreat
1 day · Live on Zoom
A full day sewing along with Gudrun. The easiest way to try a retreat.
From quilters who came.
This was my first virtual retreat, and it surpassed all expectations.
Great sewing, fun and laughs all in the comfort of your home!
Even if I have to leave during the day, I can always see the videos later.
Sewing rooms, Retreat Boxes and finished quilts, shared by quilters who came.
In person · Chaska, Minnesota
Sep 9 to 11, 2027
Meet Gudrun in person.
Three days at GE Designs HQ in Chaska. Friday night is the FamFest Gala.
Once a year we open the doors in Chaska, and the whole quilting family comes to us.
Last year
Tees, totes and more from our retreats and FamFest.
Coming up at GE Designs.
Both. Virtual retreats run live on Zoom, so you sew from home. FamFest is in person at our headquarters in Chaska, Minnesota. Quilting Escapes are trips we take together.
We email you a private link to order your retreat, with your reservation already credited. You get early access to pick your session and fabric before public registration opens.
A device with Zoom and your sewing machine. Before the retreat, your schedule, Zoom links and instructions arrive in your GE Designs account.
No problem. The instruction stays in your GE Designs account, so you can watch it later, as often as you like.
Yes. The 3-Day retreat has its own international version, with the Retreat Box shipped to you. Pick it when you register.
