Stitch Into Summer
2026 Retreat
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June 12-14th in Dublin, OH
Registration opens at noon EST November 1, 2025
First come first serve. Limited spaces available.
Join us for a weekend full of stitching in Dublin, OH.
The Retreat includes:
• Open stitching Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-5, and Sunday 9-3
• Breakfast and lunch included all days
• Cocktails and dinner party Friday night
• Out of this world goodie bag!
• Multiple artists, trunk shows, custom canvases, and more
Retreat fee $450 (non-refundable)
Optional breakout classes will be offered during the retreat weekend as well including finishing with Lita the Nashville Needlepointer.
Classes require separate registration and fees. More info to come
Class: Painting 101
Learn how to read a chart and paint a needlepoint canvas, taught by LIta.
Participants will be provided with paint brush, miniature paint pots, blank canvas and empty self finishing keychain.
Class: 4" Round Ornament
Two-hour class taught by Lita on how to finish a 4" round ornament
Participants need to bring: a stitched round 4 inch canvas, backing fabric of their choice, and pearl cotton #5 in choice of their colors for cording.
Class: Irregular Ornament
Two-hour class taught by Lita on how to finish an irregular shaped ornament 5x5 inches or smaller.
Participants should be comfortable making and sewing cording on.
Participants will need to bring: Stitched ornament 5x5 inches or smaller; Backing Fabric - silk, cotton, stretchy velvet preferred; Cording should be made ahead of time
Class: Floral Ghost
Two hour class with Karen. Stitch this adorable 18 mesh floral ghost by KCD Needlepoint with us. Learn ribbon flower techniques, beading techniques, and how to personalize a "floral garden" onto the canvas.
Includes canvas on stretcher bars, threads, ribbons, needles, stitch guide, trinkets, and teaching instruction.
Cording Making
30 min session on how to make cording during the retreat with George (Gdub). You'll complete a cord of your color during the session.