Denver, CO: October 5-10, 2025

Come along on a fabulous Sewcation to Denver, Colorado with our renowned teachers Tina Lueders and Marilyn Foreman. Join us for a delightful day exploring the beautiful Denver Botanic Gardens, where you’ll stroll through stunning seasonal blooms, lush landscapes, and serene water features. After soaking in the natural beauty, we’ll visit a few local quilt shops in the Denver-Aurora area, where you can discover unique fabrics, patterns, and quilting inspiration. This excursion is the perfect blend of nature and creativity, making for a relaxing and inspiring experience!

We've selected the DoubleTree by Hilton as our base, combining the vibrant city atmosphere with the comfort and convenience you expect from a first-class hotel. Ready your needles for innovative projects and expert guidance from our talented instructors.

Sign up today for an unforgettable quilting adventure in the great city of Denver!

 

All this for only $1999 Double Occupancy.

Register by July 1, 2025

The Teachers

Tina Lueders

Tina's love of sewing comes from her Grandmother who gave her a needle, thread and scrap fabric at the age of 4. She has been sewing ever since, mostly doing garment sewing. When she started working as a secretary and needed a professional wardrobe, she began making outfits from patterns that were fashioned after “Dynasty”. She's owned her own commercial embroidery business and also made custom western apparel for many clients. "I’m a fairly “young” quilter, taking up the art of quilting about 15 years ago. I walked into a little quilt store with a friend and fell in love with Judy Neimeyer patterns. The next week she was taking a class, and lovin’ every minute of it. Her favorite type of quilts are paper piecing and after helping with Quiltworx University and retreats here at Stitchin’ Heaven, Tina decided she loves teaching and is now on her way to becoming a Quiltworx Certified Instructor.

Marilyn Foreman

An avid quilter for over 20 years, Marilyn started her pattern company, Quilt Moments, in 2006, and lives in a suburb of St. Paul, Minnesota with her husband and three kids.
Marilyn has published over 50 patterns and a book titled “Kaleidoscope Symphony”. She also has a Craftsy online class, “Quilted Kaleidoscopes”, and has been published in several magazines. She enjoys teaching and sharing her love for designing quilts that look complicated yet include basic piecing techniques. With a background in analysis, she loves the challenge of making her pieced patterns as versatile as possible so her patterns always include a variety of sizes and fabric options. She uses lots of fabrics in her quilts and lets the fabric elements do the work to create stunning results. Whether it’s rotating simply block units made with batiks, including easy four-patch kaleidoscopes made from a large print in the block centers, creating unique ways to show off panels, or using the popular Twister tools (she’s co-owner at TwisterSistersDesigns.com, the new home of the Twister tools), all her techniques are addictive and fun! Learn more about Marilyn by visiting her websites and blog.

 

The Projects

Indian Summer

Instructor: Tina Lueders

Meet Quiltworx Indian Summer Autumn, the quilt pattern that’s been a favorite for good reason! This reimagined beauty showcases the soft, muted rainbow colors from Lori Holt Collections for Riley Blake. Whether you’re just starting your quilting journey or are a seasoned pro looking for a fun project, this foundation paper piecing pattern is perfect for everyone.
Crafted with only straight line seams, Indian Summer Autumn offers an easy and enjoyable sewing experience. At a cozy 68×68 inches, it’s ideal for snuggling up on chilly autumn nights.
You can purchase your quilt kit during registration.

Note: If you do not intend to purchase a quilt kit, you will need to purchase the pattern.

Judy Niemeyer Quiltworx - Indian Summer 2023 Quilt Pattern

$49.95

Bloomsbury

Instructor: Marilyn Foreman

This quilt showcases a beautiful floral-inspired design with a mix of warm and cool tones. The quilt features a repeating block pattern that combines starburst-like blossoms in shades of pink, purple, red, and orange with a lattice framework of green stems and leaves, creating the illusion of a blooming garden. The soft, neutral background enhances the vibrant batik fabrics, making the colors stand out.
Intricate piecing techniques and precise placement of half-square triangles and flying geese blocks contribute to the dynamic movement within the design. The quilt is bordered with additional floral elements, reinforcing its botanical theme. Perfect for nature lovers and floral enthusiasts, this quilt exudes warmth, artistry, and timeless elegance.

You can purchase your quilt kit during registration.

Note: If you do not intend to purchase a quilt kit, you will need to purchase the pattern here:

Bloomsbury Quilt Pattern

$9.95

Supply List

Rulers & Templates

  • Basic Rulers: 6" x 12"

Basic Sewing Supplies

  • Small scissors or thread snips
  • Rotary Cutter
  • Rotary blades
  • Seam ripper
  • Quilting Pins
  • Small cutting mat
  • Marking pens and/or pencils

Optional (recommended)

  • Quart & Gallon size Zip-Loc baggies
  • Task Light
  • Small personal craft iron
  • Small ironing surface
  • Small spray bottle

More informaiton and quilt specific supply requirements can be found on the Land Ahoy! Minneapolis Supply List.

The Hotel

Doubletree by Hilton Denver-Aurora, CO

Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

Enjoy Irish cuisine at Jackdaw Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). This hotel is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Cherry Creek Shopping Center and 9.9 mi (16 km) from Denver Zoo.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request), and a train station pick-up service is also provided at no charge.

Upon arrival, enjoy the signature warm chocolate chip cookie as part of the DoubleTree's commitment to comfort and hospitality.

Want to know more?

This quilting retreat is a quilt-cruise-style event held at luxury hotels on land. You will spend an entire week at a luxurious hotel where you can sew on the BERNINA sewing machine that is yours to use for the whole trip. You will learn from two excellent instructors, and as always, we will provide Stitchin' Heaven support staff. As with the cruises, our two beautiful projects will have optional pre-cut kits available for purchase. Also included is a Fun Friday project with a complimentary kit, a SHAG (Stitchin' Heaven Amazing Gift) box, and sew much more.
  • Welcome Reception (with light snacks and beer/wine/champagne)
  • 5-nights lodging in a beautiful and luxurious 4-star hotel
  • A BERNINA sewing machine assigned just to you for you to sew on all week
  • Five fun-filled days of sewing, and laughing, and making memories
  • Two world-class instructors in each location
  • Evening lectures and trunk shows with the teachers
  • Tips and tricks to make your quilt making easier.
  • Stitchin' Heaven support staff.
  • Two sewing projects that were selected so that you can have fun and you can FINISH!
  • Optional pre-cut fabric kits so you can begin sewing on the first day.
  • Fun Friday Projects with the kit included.
  • SHAG Bag (Stitchin' Heaven Amazing Gifts) valued at over $100
  • Exclusive event shirt
  • Excursion to local quilt shops and attractions throughout the Denver area.
  • Three breakfast and four lunches included at minimum. Each hotel will have customized food options. And chocolate.
  • Many other hotel-specific amenities (see each location for more information)
  • Prizes, surprises, and a boatload of fun

Sewcation Denver, CO

All this for only $1999 Double Occupancy.

Register by July 1, 2025

" It is fun and regardless if you are an older beginner or an advance quilter you will learn and pass your experience on to others. You will not be disappointed."

- Sewcation Traveler

" Loved Erin, Amy, and Erika as well as Nancy and Sandy. All amazing people and would definitely travel with them again in the future. The projects were also amazing because I learned something new and challenging."

- Sewcation Traveler