Stripology Virtual Retreat
Two new quilts and three days of sewing with Gudrun Erla. All from your own sewing room.
Get ready to board our brand new GE Luxury Quilting Coach, Ms. Sew-phia, and join Gudrun and Mr. HP for a three-day virtual road trip. The destinations stay a surprise until you’re on board, and no passport is required!
- Session 1Fri, Mar 5 to Sun, Mar 7, 2027
- Session 2Wed, Mar 10 to Fri, Mar 12, 2027
With Gudrun Erla and Mr. HP
Ten colorways. Pick yours.
Every kit makes both quilts, Britt and Audrey. Tap the one you love.
Book your retreat
Pick where we ship, your session and your colors. We put the right items in your cart.
1 Where should we ship your Retreat Box?
We split international orders in two so customs only charges duty on the box, not on the live retreat and replays. You get the same retreat. We add both items for you.
2 Pick your session
3 Pick your colors
Each kit makes both retreat quilts, Britt and Audrey, in that colorway.
4Add a matching backing (optional, ships with your Retreat Box)
A 3 yard wideback backs both quilts when you piece it the way Gudrun shows. Pick as many as you like.
Pick your colors to see the matching backing.
- Make your choices above
Reserved a seat? Log in with the account you reserved on so your $50 deposit comes off at checkout. Every lesson is recorded and yours to replay.
How the retreat works
Your box arrives
Your fabric kit and goodies, shipped to your door before we start. Your patterns are digital, in your GE Designs account.
Try Zoom first
Join our practice Zoom so day one is easy. Your schedule and Zoom instructions wait in your GE Designs account.
Sew live together
Three days with Gudrun and Mr. HP: instruction, Q&A, games and a few surprises.
Keep the videos forever
Rewatch any step and finish at your own pace.
Your Retreat Box
Packed by our team and at your door before the retreat, so you can start sewing on day one. Open it and the retreat begins.
“the kit box had many cool surprises”
Pam, retreat guestPacked in your box
- Your fabric kitIn the colorway you pick. Makes both quilts
- Retreat bookletYour itinerary for the trip, so you know what is next each day
- Goodies and surprisesA few things we keep secret until you open the box
Sew alongside quilters everywhere
For three days your sewing room joins hundreds of others on Zoom. Chat while you sew, share your progress, play the games, and keep talking in our private Retreat Facebook Group.
“In one of my break-out groups I met other quilters who live near me, and I've already done a mini shop-hop with one of them.”
Terri, retreat guest
First-timers say
reviews across our virtual retreats
Is a virtual retreat worth it?
“At the end of the session I told everyone that it was worth every cent.”
Geraldine, retreat guest
Am I good enough?
“The demos were presented in a manner anyone can follow along.”
Judith, retreat guest
Will it feel real on Zoom?
“I was skeptical going into the virtual retreat and was very impressed with how Gudrun, Mr. HP and the entire GE Designs team organized and delivered it, making you feel like you were there together.”
Terri, retreat guest
What if I miss part of a day?
“Even if I have to leave during the day, I can always see the videos later.”
Jan, retreat guest
Meet your hosts
Gudrun Erla
Founder of GE Designs. Gudrun grew up in Iceland and started the company there. She has written more than twenty quilt books, designs fabric for Andover, and teaches every step of the retreat herself.
Mr. HP
Co-host, game master and the life of every retreat. Mr. HP keeps the laughs coming from the first Zoom to the last stitch. Ask any retreater about him!
Questions
Do I need to be an experienced quilter?
No. Go at your own pace, and use the time to learn and talk with other quilters. Gudrun teaches every step live, and the video demos are yours to rewatch forever.
Which notions do I need?
We recommend the Stripology XL, Stripology Squared and Stripology Squared Mini rulers, plus GEasy Point Trimmers and GEasy Ruler Stickers.
How big are the quilts?
Both are lap size. Britt finishes at 60" x 80" and Audrey at 51" x 64".
What if I miss part of a day?
The video demos are yours forever, so you can catch up any time.
What time zone is the retreat in?
Central Time. Zoom opens at 8:00 am and we start at 9:00 or 9:30 am each retreat day. Your schedule in your GE Designs account has the exact start.
I've never used Zoom. Can I join?
Yes. We run a practice Zoom before the retreat, and step-by-step Zoom instructions wait in your GE Designs account.
Can I join from outside the US?
Yes. We ship your Retreat Box to you. Your order has two items, the box and your Digital Access, and customs only applies to the box. Choose "Outside the United States" when you order and we add both.
When does my Retreat Box arrive?
Before the retreat, so you're ready on day one.
I reserved a spot. How does my deposit work?
Log in with the account you reserved on and your $50 deposit comes off automatically at checkout.
What is your refund policy?
Need to cancel? Contact us before your Retreat Box ships and we'll refund your retreat order. Your $50 reservation deposit is non-refundable after October 1, 2026.