A Quilter's Escape to the Finger Lakes

Six days. Five nights. Expert instruction and a room full of people who love quilting as much as you do.

April 11-16, 2026 | Finger Lakes, NY

Join Stitchin' Heaven for our Finger Lakes Sewcation, hosted at the beautiful Hotel Canandaigua, where creativity, community, and small-town charm come together.

✔ Sewing room open 8AM–10PM daily*
✔ Machines provided
✔ All skill levels welcome

👉 Reserve Your Spot with a $350 Deposit

All this for only $1999*

Register by February 1, 2027

Worry-free cancellation up to 90 days before the trip

WHAT IS A SEWCATION?

A Sewcation is exactly what it sounds like — a vacation built entirely around sewing.

We handle the hotel, the workspace, the teachers, the machines, and the meals…
So all you have to do is show up and sew!

✨ Learn from experienced instructors
✨ Work on beautiful projects at your own pace
✨ Sew as much (or as little) as you want
✨ Relax, recharge, and make new quilting friends

No rigid class schedules.
No pressure.
Just uninterrupted creative time in a welcoming, supportive environment.

PROJECTS & KITS

Colorful geometric pattern with star shapes and a checkerboard background.

Flicker Quilt

Designer: Taralee Quiltery

Instructor: April Jaehn

Size: 75" × 75" 

Bold and vibrant, Flicker radiates energy from every block. Brilliant starbursts emerge from a playful checkerboard background, creating a shimmering illusion of light and color across the quilt, with a rainbow palette that blends from warm sunset hues to cool ocean blues.

Designed with modern quilters in mind, Flicker combines crisp piecing with eye-catching visual effects for a striking statement piece, perfect for confident beginners and experienced quilters alike.

Colorful quilt with floral patterns in blue and purple.

Belle Kaleidoscope Quilt

Designer & Instructor: Marilyn Foreman

Size: 67" × 84"

Like a garden viewed through a crystal prism, Belle Kaleidoscope blooms with graceful elegance. Soft shades of lavender, icy blue, and aqua dance across striking diamond blocks, framed by a floral border where botanical prints create a captivating kaleidoscope effect, balancing geometric structure with romantic softness.

Once you’ve fallen in love with the projects, here’s what makes the entire experience so special.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS

  • Sew as much or as little as you want with open sewing from 8AM–10PM daily

  • Learn new skills, then work at your own pace

  • Instructors available throughout the week for hands-on help and support

  • Machines are provided — no hauling equipment

  • Relaxed, welcoming environment for all skill levels

  • Come solo, with friends, or even bring your entire quilt guild

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • 5 nights at the Hotel Canandaigua

  • Dedicated sewing space with machines provided

  • Daily access to instructors April Jaehn & Marilyn Foreman

  • Sewing room access from 8AM–10PM*

  • 3 breakfasts & 4 lunches included

  • Swag bag valued at $100+

  • Group excursion included!

Plus a few special Sewcation touches:

  • Welcome reception with beer, wine, and champagne

  • A fun, optional Friday project

  • An exclusive Sewcation event shirt

Are kits included?

Kits are purchased separately and are exclusively available to Sewcation attendees. Guests may choose to use a Ready-to-Sew kit or their own fabrics. Pattern options and further details will be shared by email after registration.

*The sewing room is generally open from 8AM–10PM daily. On the day of the included group excursion, the sewing room will open in the afternoon to accommodate scheduled activities.

"It is fun and regardless if you are a beginner quilter or an advance quilter you will learn great techinques 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

MEET THE INSTRUCTORS
Woman smiling in front of a colorful quilt backdrop.

April Jaehn

April Jaehn

Quilter • Educator • Machine Embroidery Specialist

April began quilting while living in Hungary, learning to patchwork from YouTube since she spoke little Hungarian. She found her home at a local quilt store and has worked at Stitcher's Quest in Fort Walton Beach, Florida since 2017. In 2021 she became a traveling educator with OESD, combining her passions for machine embroidery, building customer confidence, and travel. April is drawn to rich, saturated colors and bold designs, and can't wait to go on this adventure with you.

Marilyn Foreman

Marilyn Foreman

Pattern Designer • Educator • Co-Owner, Twister Sisters Designs

 

An avid quilter for over 20 years, Marilyn started her pattern company, Quilt Moments, in 2006. She has published over 50 patterns and a book, Kaleidoscope Symphony, along with an online class, Quilted Kaleidoscopes. Marilyn loves designing quilts that look complicated but use basic piecing techniques, and is co-owner of Twister Sisters Designs, home of the popular Twister tools. Her techniques are addictive and fun, whether working with batiks, panels, or large-print block centers.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT

Double Occupancy Package

$1,999 Per Person

Reserve your spot with a $350 deposit

✔ 5 nights at the Hotel Canandaigua
✔ Sewing room access 8AM–10PM
✔ Daily access to instructors
✔ Meals included (3 breakfasts & 4 lunches)
✔ Swag bag valued at $100+

Limited to 50 guests. Sewcations often sell out.

Worry-Free Cancellation

Cancel for a full refund up to 90 days before your Sewcation.

Availability Reminder

Limited to 50 guests. Spots may sell out.

Payment Plans Available

Payment plans are available after the deposit.

Roommate Matching Available

Traveling solo? We can help you find a roommate.

EXPERIENCE THE CHARM OF SAVANNAH

Nestled among rolling vineyards and shimmering lakes, the Finger Lakes region offers the perfect backdrop for a week of quilting, creativity, and connection. Spend your days sewing alongside fellow quilters and your afternoons soaking in the charm of small lakeside towns, scenic wineries, and unique local shops.

Included Group Excursion: Enjoy a day of quilt shop hopping paired with a relaxing lunch cruise aboard the Canandaigua Lady, an authentic paddlewheel steamboat. Browse fabrics and patterns at local shops before and after the cruise, all while taking in beautiful views of the lake.

There will be plenty of free time built in to explore on your own or simply relax and enjoy the city.

The Hotel:

Our home base for the week is Hotel Canandaigua, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton, offering comfortable accommodations right on the lake. With spacious sewing rooms open daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, guests have plenty of time and space to stitch, create, and unwind.

Register by February 1, 2027

Collage of scenic landscapes, waterfalls, towns, and a riverboat.