Wrapped & Ready: Tailored Quilt Coat Retreat

Wrapped & Ready:  Tailored Quilt Coat Retreat

Transform your favorite quilt—or a collection of cherished fabrics—into a stunning, custom-fit quilt coat in this creative and confidence-building retreat. Under the expert guidance of South African designer and educator Corrie Burger, you’ll learn how to blend garment construction with patchwork artistry to design a wearable masterpiece that’s uniquely yours.

Throughout the retreat, Corrie shares her years of experience in tailoring and needlework to help you achieve professional results, from pattern adjustment and fabric layout to binding, lining, and finishing touches. Whether you prefer bold and modern or soft and traditional, you’ll leave wrapped and ready in a one-of-a-kind coat that tells your story—stitch by stitch.

Quilt, Connect, and Unwind at 50 Acre Woods

Escape to the peaceful beauty of Northern Middle Tennessee for a five-day, four-night quilting retreat like no other. Nestled in the serene woodlands of Palmyra, TN, 50 Acre Woods offers the perfect blend of comfort, creativity, and connection. Whether you’re an experienced quilter or just beginning your journey, our retreats provide dedicated time and space to focus on your craft.

Enjoy spacious, thoughtfully appointed sewing areas with top-of-the-line amenities, comfortable accommodations, and hearty meals served daily. With room for inspiration, rest, and plenty of laughter, each retreat is a chance to recharge and reconnect with what you love most—quilting.

From sunrise stitching sessions to fireside chats under the stars, your stay at 50 Acre Woods will be filled with the kind of moments that linger long after the last thread is snipped.