Spring Retreats 2008 with Jackie
near Kalispell, MT
and Taos, NM

Each Spring, quilters gather from all over our Country (and Canada) to celebrate the joys of quiltmaking in Jackie's Retreats.

The photo above is the pre-quilted of the Feathered Star. It is a square -- larger than my camera could back up. The projects for '08 will be posted by Jan 1, 2008. There will be a traditiional quilt -- this time the Feathered Star in a marvelous medallion format, Stars in the Cabins which is a log cabin variatiion, and a mystery. We always have a 'surprise' project separate from the mystery - provided in kit format. I'll NEVER post the photos of the Mystery or the Surprise -- that would spoil the Surprise and the Mystery! ;-)

Supply lists for this year will soon begin appearing as links at the bottom of this page. Once they are ALL in place, I'll send a note to all registered retreaters.

Our sewing space is generous. Food is delicious. Sleeping rooms are lovely. Depending on which venue you choose, NM is 2 to a room and MT is 4 to a room. Each lady has her own bed.

One price includes 3 nights lodging, SIX meals (large breakfast and supper), and the ENTIRE QUILTING EXPERIENCE with Jackie Robinson. All for only $ 375. Should you need to cancel before 2/28/08, $90. of your deposited $100. registration fee will be refunded. After 2/28/08, refunds are given IF your reserved space can be filled, less $10.

SO - here's the inside scoop. To secure your place in Jackie's Quilt Retreat '08, send your $375. payment check to Jackie Robinson.

The projects are always fun and selected for variety. Good quilts! - even if I do say so myself! It's truly time for a log cabin 'review'. Actually, I'm amazed how many quilters have never made a log cabin. It's an important part of our Quilt Heritage. The Faux Feathered Medallion Is simply 'fluff' for the weekend. It's incredibly fast, and a good late night type of project. Supply lists are posted below, along with some photos of the projects to make your fabric selections easier. As always, a Surprise quilt which you'll receive in Kit form (different from the mystery).

We begin at 5:00 pm with supper and continue until 3 pm on the final day. After an opening show & tell, projects are presented. Some gals seem to like to stitch into the wee hours, and I'll certainly keep them busy. There will be 5 projects this year, and the projects are planned to show various techniques. Always a surprise, as well. Some quilters start everything - some select to only do a couple of quilts. While there's lots presented, we are pressure-free. Everyone has the option to work at her own pace. And, of course, this is a group of quilters so the company is superb! We fill to 48 women participants. Quilters will join us from all over the Country - and local, too.

Please mail your reservation check for $375. to Jackie Robinson, 830 Douglas Hill Road, Eureka, MT 59917. The best way to reach me is with email. info@animas.com

I suspect you'll have other questions, so please do ask. Planning ahead to another great Spring Quilt Retreat

The 'available space' in any retreat can change at any moment. I try to remember to update this page, though sometimes miss this. Ask - any time.

The Retreat Dates:
Taos, NM - Fri 5/2 - Mon 5/5 2008 - full, with waiting list
Taos, NM - Mon 5/5 - Thurs 5/8 2008 - 1 space available