Renowned quilt designer Jill Finley of Jillily Studio has HAND PICKED this inspiring quilting retreat to be an unforgettable experience filled with creativity, discovery, and plenty of stitching fun!
This is your opportunity to step into Jill’s creative world, learn her renowned techniques, and create a spectacular 64” square quilt (pictured above) using her brand-new Amethyst and Ivy fabric collection from Riley Blake Designs, releasing in January 2027. With its rich, beautiful hues and sophisticated design, this collection was made to let every stitch—and every technique—shine.
Under Jill’s expert guidance, you’ll go beyond simply making a quilt. You’ll learn the techniques and secrets that have made Jill’s work so distinctive, including precision foundation piecing, appliqué, vines, and curves. Jill will personally teach you her unique foundation-piecing method, her signature hidden hand-stitching technique, and her tried-and-true machine-stitching methods that create beautifully smooth, polished results.
Not only does Jill make applique easy, her method of Foundation piecing is new and easy too! No machine adjustment, no guessing if the piece will fit, no pulling papers out—never sewing through the paper foundation. You will love her method!!
Whether these techniques are brand new to you or you’re ready to refine skills you already have, Jill’s patient instruction and years of experience will give you the confidence to tackle details you may have once thought were too difficult. You’ll leave with more than a beautiful quilt—you’ll leave with new skills, new confidence, and a little bit of Jill’s quilting magic woven into every stitch that is HAND PICKED just for you!
Come stitch, learn, laugh, and create alongside Jill Finley for a retreat you won’t want to miss!
This four-night retreat begins with check-in at 4 PM on Tuesday, March 23, 2027 and concludes with check-out at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 27, 2027.
Jill designed this new pattern called "Hand Picked" for this fantastic retreat. All fabrics to complete the top, as well as the binding, are included with your registration along with the notions needed to do it "Jill's way" Quilt top finishes at 64" x 64".
Additional fabric from this line will be available in our corner store- inside the retreat. You can purchase backing, as well as Jill's favorite supplies!
Lodging, instruction, fabric and notions, and all meals are included for one amazing low price of $1095.
BONUS- Swag, Entry to the Missouri Quilt Museum are also included!
Want to come in early to shop and have some downtime before the fun begins? Add 4pm Monday check-in for just $70 more. (Lodging only. Event hall use and meals won't begin until Tuesday at 4). Drop a note to Dakota to add. (Payment on arrival)
Meet your instructor: Jill Finley is the owner and designer behind Jillily Studio. She has been designing quilt patterns for over 16 years and currently designs and sells quilt fabric, patterns, kits and notions. Her quilt designs show off her fresh style using high contrast fabrics and usually have a bit of applique to soften and finish each design. Jillily Studio produces the popular notions: Appli-Glue, Poke-A-Dots, Maker Paper, Starch Brushes and Quilter's Digits along with numerous kits and patterns. Jill is the author of several books on quilting; Home Sweet Quilt and Stitched Together.Jill is a Master Designer for Aurifil Threads and is also a BERNINA Ambassador. Her designs have been featured in several magazines including American Patchwork and Quilting, Quilter’s Home and McCall’s Quilting. She stays busy traveling and teaching about her quilt designs and applique methods. Jill designs fabric with Riley Blake designs. Creating fabric collections for quilting has been one of Jill’s favorite projects.Jill loves to spend time with her family; eating, reading, gardening, sewing, cooking, and learning. She and her husband Randy live in Woodland Hills, Utah and are the parents of seven children and eighteen grandchildren.
We go above and beyond to ensure your utmost comfort during your stay! Our boutique-style guest suites feature:
Five cozy twin beds in each room, perfect for a good night's rest.
A shared living room complete with a TV to unwind and relax with the neighboring suite. (FOR THIS RETREAT- the room will MAX at 3 individuals)
1-2 bathrooms, thoughtfully designed with exterior vanities to let more guests get ready at the same time!
Endless HOT water for all your pampering needs!
Pillowtop mattresses and soft, luxurious linens that you’ll absolutely love.
Complimentary earplugs—because we’ve thought of everything (you’re welcome!).
A generous selection of toiletries, including shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap, shower caps, and even a blow dryer in every suite.
Individual towels, hand towels, and washcloths ready for each guest.
Convenient charging cubes with multiple outlets and USB ports by every nightstand to keep your devices powered.
Temperature-controlled bedrooms and living rooms to ensure your ideal comfort.
And here’s the best part—our entire facility, from guest rooms to the event hall, is on ground level, so there are absolutely no stairs to worry about. It’s everything you could want for a relaxing and delightful retreat!
Sewing stations will not be assigned but may be selected upon arrival.
Our sewing hall will knock your socks off!
Each guest will have their own 6 foot table and a chair, and plenty of outlets.
The lighting is wonderful.
We provide ironing stations at each block of tables, but you are welcome to bring your own mini iron for your station.
We provide cutting stations at each block of tables also!
You may consider bringing an extra chair pad-especially if you have a favorite! Our chairs are padded, high back.
We also have free WIFI and 2 massage chairs in the hall.
Our comprehensive sewing machine kit is available throughout your stay! It features an Eversewn Sparrow 20 sewing machine, along with essential tools like a rotary cutter, scissors, mat, and ruler. You’ll have everything you need to bring your creative vision to life. Just don’t forget to pack any extra blades, needles, or threads you may need. Let the quilting magic begin!
(Sewing machine rental: $30.00 per stay contact hotelhamiltonretreats@gmail.com for rental)
So what do I get again??
Jill's amazing instruction and darling personality!
Pattern, Fabric and notions required for Jill's custom pattern Hand Picked
4 nights lodging
11 meals
24 hour access to event hall
entry to Missouri Quilt Museum
SWAG
and lots of snacks- we love snacks!
FOR YOUR INFORMATION:
The nearest airport is Kansas City, just 1 hour and 5 minutes away—perfect for a quick and easy trip! You can choose to rent a car or hire shuttle service by contacting Liz at 816-351-9172.
The retreat is only 7 blocks from the fabulous quilt shops of Missouri Star Quilt Company and just 11 blocks from the inspiring Missouri Quilt Museum.
QUESTIONS?
Phone OR Text: (435) 849-2564
Email: hotelhamiltonretreats@gmail.com
