Hey, everyone!

Have you ever wondered why some quilts make you stop and stare, while others just… exist? Custom quilting design is one of those secret weapons that can elevate your work from “really good” to “wait, YOU made that?!” It’s the final touch where thread becomes texture, and your quilt goes from flat to phenomenal.

If you’ve been dreaming about taking your quilting to the next level but aren’t sure how to go about it, this is your chance! Custom quilter Linda Hrcka of The Quilted Pineapple is bringing her expertise to The Gathering for an advanced custom quilting workshop this October! Deep-dive into design work with Linda during this two-day retreat on Friday, October 24th, and Saturday, October 25th, 2025 where she’ll be spilling the beans on how to combine ruler work with decorative stitches and freehand quilting to create stunning secondary designs that make your quilt one-of-a-kind.

Linda’s class will help you learn to recognize quilt design possibilities you may not have noticed before, tackle tricky challenges that usually stop you in your tracks, and walk away with the confidence to trust your creative instincts. After all, custom quilting isn’t about following a pattern — it’s about developing your own design eye and the skills to bring your vision to life!

Learning from Linda isn’t just about picking up techniques — it’s about rolling up your sleeves, being open-minded, allowing yourself to make mistakes, and leaving with skills that take your quilts from “nice” to “holy wow.” Students will enjoy two full days of hands-on instruction, snacks to keep your brain fueled, and just enough shenanigans to keep it interesting. Want in? No pressure, but this is basically your last chance to sign up, considering the class is only a couple of short weeks away! We still have a few spots left… call 920-778-8031 to snag yours before someone else beats you to it!

Wondering what a class like this costs? Class fees are $375 for lodging students (plus lodging fees) and $415 for daily students. Think of it as an investment in your skills, your creativity — and let’s be honest, your stash of fabric-fueled bragging rights. It only makes sense!

Alright gang, I’m just about ready to hang it up here at the studio for another week. I hope you get outside this weekend and enjoy some of the last nice weather this year has to offer before it’s over for good! I’ll be spending some time getting my yard and house ready for the cold weather — including finishing up my Halloween decorations, which may or may not include a very large skeleton my entire neighborhood lovingly refers to as “Boner.” LOL (don’t ask me what’s wrong with us because I honestly don’t know)! Let me just say that Halloween in my neighborhood is a month-long affair. We love it! I know we aren’t the only ones… what does your neighborhood do for Halloween? Let me know in the comments! Fun, fun… See you next week! ~Lisa