yukata cottons

authentic Japanese textiles

creative quilting experiences

workshops & retreats

unending delights

12-day textile tours to Japan

quiltfolk photoshoot

with patricia at her highland home
OCTOBER 2027
blue japan indigo tour

Discover the deep blue world of Japanese indigo, from traditional dyeing studios and historic textiles to the makers keeping these centuries-old traditions alive.

Travel with us through Japan’s textile heartland, meeting artisans, exploring beautiful places, and experiencing the magic of Japan along the way.

OCTOBER 2027
kyoto textile adventure

Immerse yourself in Kyoto’s extraordinary textile traditions, with behind-the-scenes visits, hands-on experiences, and encounters with the people who make this craft culture so special.

From historic workshops to contemporary makers, this is a textile-lover’s journey into the creative heart of Kyoto.

APRIL 2027
creativity & complex curves

Learning to add complex curves to your quilt designs is like being given the keys to the universe. In this workshop with Patricia Belyea, you make a curvy-pieced quadrant quilt of your own design. And, another composition with straights and curves.

Empty Spools Seminars: Session 3
SUN April 18 – FRI April 23, 2027

JUNE 2027
retreat theme: twigology

Join Patricia Belyea on a creative journey that guides you through developing your own design, creating a pattern, and mastering precision piecing techniques with curves.

La Conner, Washington
TUE June 8 to SUN June 13, 2027