Fox Country Quilts & Retreat
Pro-Stitcher 701: Storytelling Through Stitching Retreat
02/26/2026 - 02/28/2026
Retailer Store Name: Fox Country Quilts & Retreat
Venue: Fox Country Quilts & Retreat
Address: 4500 Co Rd 4511, Commerce, Texas 75428-5256, US
Your quilt already tells a story… but what if you could make that story come alive — without adding a single piece of fabric?
At Storytelling Through Stitching, you’ll learn how to quilt scenes that feel alive — snowmen with birds on their twiggy arms, evergreens in the distance, snowflakes falling quietly behind the piecing. Ghost quilting is all about stitching what isn’t there… but feels like it is.
This retreat takes you beyond pattern placement into pure creative expression. You’ll learn to sketch with stitches — extending appliqué and pieced designs into beautiful, dimensional backgrounds that turn quilts into artwork. You’ll balance texture, negative space, and detail so every motif contributes to the story your quilt is telling.
What You’ll Learn
Design and plan story-based ghost quilting scenes.
Use outline stitching to add depth and visual narrative (like birds, trees, ornaments, and snowflakes).
Combine background fills (swirls, orange peels, snow drifts, etc.) for artful contrast.
Layer quilting motifs that blend seamlessly with pieced or appliquéd elements.
Balance simplicity and detail to create depth without distraction.
Integrate Modify tools for scene positioning and visual harmony.
Why Students Love It
Because it feels like painting with thread.
They come in expecting filler work — and leave creating scenes that sparkle with imagination. There’s laughter, creativity, and more than a few “Oh wow, I didn’t know I could DO that!” moments. You’ll walk away seeing your quilts as storytelling canvases, not just patchwork.
Each retreat is tailored to the group! Projects and focus areas may shift slightly to match student experience, learning goals, and creative interests.
If you’ve ever wanted your quilting to capture more than pattern — to actually say something — this retreat will change how you see your stitches forever.
Join the Storytelling Through Stitching Retreat and bring your quilt’s story to life — one ghostly outline at a time.
Contact Phone: 4302429944
Contact Email: info@foxcountryquilts.com