Learn an innovative piecing technique for adding bold arcs, flowing lines, and even circles into your quilt tops — while everything stays perfectly flat.
This retreat workshop, in-person with Patricia Belyea, doesn’t just teach technique — it sparks fresh ways of seeing and making.
April 19-24, 2026
Estelle Center for Creative Arts
La Veta CO
Take a creative journey, with Patricia Belyea, exploring modern medallions.
Learn how to sew and insert an 8-segment circular medallion and a starburst square medallion. Plus design your own medallions!
August 11-15, 2026
Woodland Ridge Retreat
Menomonie (Downsville), WI
SAT January 10, 2026 :: $125
Learn Patricia’s Inserted Curves technique with the simple Dancing Xs quilt project.
Insert two curved lines into a patterned fabric for a lyrical quilt composition.
This is a learn-and-sew-along workshop
SAT January 17, 2026 :: $95
Now you can finish your quilts with clean and modern Designer Facings!
Patricia Belyea teaches you a full range of fun, easy, and exciting facing techniques— Courthouse Columns, Pieced, Pinwheel, Colorblock Corners, Bordered, Making-Do, and Crazy Combos.
This session includes lessons and demos.
Experience Japanese textiles, people, and traditions — with insider visits, hands-on workshops, master meet-ups, special meals, and more.
Each tour is limited to 16 participants. Solo Occupancy in 4- and 5-star hotels.
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