Sew Day May 13
2025-05-13 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Bow Bench Retreat, Range Road 260, Carseland, Alberta, T0J 0M0, Canada
Join us from 10 – 4 for a day of sewing, friendship and fun!
$20/day

Sew Day May 20
2025-05-20 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Sew Day May 27
2025-05-27 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Creating on the Bow - May 31
2025-05-31 10:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton)
Join us from 10 – 10 for 12 hours Creating on the Bow
$25/day

Sew Day June 3
2025-06-03 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Sew Day June 10
2025-06-10 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Legit Kits Retreat
2025-06-13 10:00 - 2025-06-15 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us for 3 days of fun!! Work on any Legit Kit project with the assistance of a Certified Instructor, get tips and pointers on the techniques and enjoy 3 days of uninterrupted work time!! Completion of a beginner level class is highly recommended before you tackle a full size quilt, but all skill levels are welcome to participate, if you’d like to work on a beginner project during retreat, Building Blocks, Hazy Hills, and Mini Blue Jay are available at a discount through Nancy so reach out to her. Otherwise see below about ordering any other Legit Kits.
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You are welcome to start a new project or continue working on a current project.
Dates: Friday June 13, 10:00am to Sunday June 15, 4:00pm you are welcome to start early and sew late, the door will be open.
Cost: $200 includes instruction, daily lunch, snacks, coffee, tea, water, door prizes and fun fun fun!!
Kits: can be ordered online from http://piecefabric.co when you register and pay for the retreat you will be given a one time discount code to use when you check out for 10% off your Legit Kit, As there is no pre-class homework the kits will be shipped directly to Bow Bench and will be there when you arrive for class, be sure to select “Local pick up” when you check out otherwise you will be charged shipping, this gives you additional saving on your kit. You must order you kit by May 13 to ensure they will be here in time for class.
Reach out to Nancy if you’d like advice on which Legit Kit you’d like to work on .
Bow Bench Retreat does not have overnight accommodations, however you are welcome to dry camp in our parking area with your RV or camper, there are no hook ups (power or water) the closest hotel would be Strathmore about 20 minutes away, or South Calgary 40 minutes away.

Sew Day June 17
2025-06-17 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

The All Canadian Quilt Along
2025-06-21 10:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton)
We will be joining in this Quilt Along by Jennifer Tyron with http://www.homemade.ca at Bow Bench virtually to make this Canadian Classic as a quilt. We’re going to celebrate & Support our history and our future!! Class will be viewed virtually at Bow Bench Retreat. The quilt is perfect for beginners and more advanced quilters will whip this up in a day. finished size approx 92″ x 102″ Purchase your kit today see link below, you must purchase a kit to attend the virtual sew along.
Class Fee: $20, stay and sew into the evening if you wish, coffee, tea, water and snacks included, please bring your own meals.
KIT: $169 order online: https://market.homemade.ca/products/the-all-canadian-quilt-along?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_conten
Kit includes;

All Canadian Supplies
Pattern by Canadian designer & local quilt shop owner Jennifer Tryon – Kingston Ontario
Fabrics by Northcott Fabrics – Vaughan Ontario (quilt top & binding fabric)
Decobob Thread by Canada’s Wonderfil Threads – Calgary Alberta
Fabric Spray – Flatter by Soak – Mississauga, Ontario
COMMEMORATIVE PIN!

Note: we have not asked any of these Canadian companies for discounts to participate in this event. Instead we’re including them so that we can increase orders to them.
Spend the day, sew along in solidarity and support your favourite Canadian Sewing companies.

Sew Day June 24
2025-06-24 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Sew Day July 15
2025-07-15 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Barn Quilt Painting Class with Quilters Palette
2025-07-20 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Date: Sunday July 20
Time: 9am – 4pm
Cost $110 to be paid directly to Quilters’ Palette includes all supplies to complete a 24″x24″ outdoor barn quilt, full instruction on how to draw a gridded block pattern, painting and how to hang. Register foror this class at. https://www.quilterspalette.ca/module/class/588796/carseland-ab-bow-bench-retreat

Prior to class visit https://www.quilterspalette.ca/shop/Block-Designs/p/Block-Designs-x88059483.htm to choose one block from the 60+ choices. At class students will have over 60 colours to choose from for their 4 paint colours, additional colour choices will be available for purchase.

Sew Day July 22
2025-07-22 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

"HoliDazzle", by MJ Kinman Sat July 26 & Sun July 27
2025-07-26 - 2025-07-27
Xmas in July!! Perhaps you can finish this beautiful quilt in time for Christmas!! (or maybe next Christmas, no pressure!)
Join me for a 2 day class to make MJ Kinnman’s HoliDazzle pattern, you might be familiar with MJ’s birthstone quilt patterns, this most recent pattern is her first holiday themed pattern. It features three of her favorite gems: a blue, cushion-cut topaz, a marquise-cut Peridot and a round brilliant cut rubellite. This fun class taught by Nancy who is a trained Gem Affiliate representing Mj Kinman, Textile Artist http://www.mjkinman.com
You will learn MJ’s “Paperless paper piecing” technique using freezer paper templates. the class fee includes the pattern, fabric kit (not backing, binding or border so you can personalize your quilt with own xmas fabrics) and instruction from Nancy.
Finishes Quilt Size: 45 1/2″ x 77 1/2″
Date: Saturday July 26, Sunday July 27
Time: 10 – 4 daily
Cost: Includes pattern & fabric kit $350

Sew Day July 29
2025-07-29 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Sleep in your own Bed Summer Retreat
2025-08-01 - 2025-08-04
Join us for 4 days of uninterrupted sewing time!! August 1,2,3,4. You are welcome to bring your RV’s to “dry camp” (no hookups) or drive home at the end of the day to sleep in your own bed.
This is a relaxed, work on anything retreat, Nancy will pop in and out if you need assistance with a project, but mostly its a chance to get away, relax and sew. Coffee, Tea, Water and light snacks included, there is a full kitchen and bbq on the deck available to prepare meals, many restaurants near by, Carseland, Speargrass and Mossleigh.
Dates: Friday August 1, Saturday August 2, Sunday August 3, Monday August 4
Times: Doors are open, start early, stay late!
Cost: $150
Camping fee: $10/night

Sew Day August 12
2025-08-12 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Sew Day August 26
2025-08-26 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Legit Kits Retreat
2025-08-29 - 2025-09-01
Join us for 4 days of fun!! Work on any Legit Kit project with the assistance of a Certified Instructor, get tips and pointers on the techniques and enjoy 3 days of uninterrupted work time!! Completion of a beginner level class is highly recommended before you tackle a full size quilt, but all skill levels are welcome to participate, if you’d like to work on a beginner project during retreat, Building Blocks, Hazy Hills, and Mini Blue Jay are available at a discount through Nancy so reach out to her. Otherwise see below about ordering any other Legit Kits.
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You are welcome to start a new project or continue working on a current project.
Dates: Friday August 29, 10:00am to Monday September 1, 4:00pm you are welcome to start early and sew late, the door will be open.
Cost: $200 includes instruction, daily lunch, snacks, coffee, tea, water, door prizes and fun fun fun!!
Kits: can be ordered online from http://piecefabric.co when you register and pay for the retreat you will be given a one time discount code to use when you check out for 10% off your Legit Kit, As there is no pre-class homework the kits will be shipped directly to Bow Bench and will be there when you arrive for class, be sure to select “Local pick up” when you check out otherwise you will be charged shipping, this gives you additional saving on your kit. You must order you kit by August 10 to ensure they will be here in time for class.
Reach out to Nancy if you’d like advice on which Legit Kit you’d like to work on .
Bow Bench Retreat does not have overnight accommodations, however you are welcome to dry camp in our parking area with your RV or camper, there are no hook ups (power or water) the closest hotel would be Strathmore about 20 minutes away, or South Calgary 40 minutes away.

Sew Day September 9
2025-09-09 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Sew Day Sept 30
2025-09-30 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Creating on the Bow - October 4
2025-10-04 10:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton)

Sew Day October 7
2025-10-07 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Sew Day Oct 14
2025-10-14 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Quilting Legit Kit Patterns on a Domestic Machine
2025-10-18 09:30 - 2025-10-19 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Would you like to learn how to free-motion quilt your Legit Kit Quilt on a domestic sewing machine? This two-day class is for you. Quilting can take your top from remarkable to spectacular!
Starting off with practice quilt sandwiches, learn proper tension, type of thread and quilting designs. You will then learn how to plan out your quilting design to achieve a balanced look.
On day two you will begin to free-motion the Legit pre-printed panel.
What you need to bring:
1. Your sewing machine, power cord and extension table. Your machine must be able to drop the feed dogs (if not, please let me know what type of machine you have as I might be able to work around it).
2. Bring all your machines’ feet, and owners manual.
3. Empty bobbins and Universal Needles 90/14 size. Nancy will have needles available for sale at Bow Bench.
4. Pen and/or pencil.
5. Lunch and snacks.
6. Cushion for your chair.
7. Some quilters like to bring grippy gloves as it helps hold the fabric. It is not necessary to buy.
Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.
Lynda:. hummingbirdquilt@gmail.com
Class Date: Saturday October 18 & Sunday October 19
Class Time: 10 – 4
Class Fee: $150
Panel: $40 (your panel will be sandwiched with batting and backing so its ready for you to stitch) Please select the panel you want when you register it will be added to your registration fee.

Sew Day Oct 21
2025-10-21 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Creating on the Bow - October 25
2025-10-25 10:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton)

Beginner Quilt Making "One Big Star"
2025-10-26 13:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago)
Beginner Quilt Making – Try Before You BuyJoin us at Bow Bench Retreat for a fun and approachable introduction to quilting! This beginner-friendly class is the perfect way to “try before you buy” and see what quilting is all about—no prior experience needed.
In this 3–4 hour workshop, you’ll create a 20″ x 20″ table topper using the One Big Star pattern by Pieced Tree Patterns. The class fee includes:

The One Big Star pattern

Pre-cut fabric, ready to sew

Full use of studio tools and equipment

By the end of class, you’ll have your very own table topper to take home, along with the confidence to begin your quilting journey.
Where: Bow Bench Retreat
What to bring: Just yourself—everything else is provided!
When: Sunday, October 26, 1:00 – 4:30
Cost: $50

Sew Day Oct 28
2025-10-28 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Legit Kits Mini Retreat
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-02
Do you have a project you’d like to finish for Christmas? Join us for 2 days of fun!! Work on any Legit Kit project with the assistance of a Certified Instructor, get tips and pointers on the techniques and enjoy 2 days of uninterrupted work time!! Completion of a beginner level class is highly recommended before you tackle a full size quilt, but all skill levels are welcome to participate, if you’d like to work on a beginner project during retreat, , Hazy Hills, Mini Cardinal, Mini Blue Jay and Little Chip are available at a discount through Nancy so reach out to her. Otherwise see below about ordering any other Legit Kits.
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You are welcome to start a new project or continue working on a current project.
Dates: Saturday November 1 – Sunday November 2
Cost: $100 includes instruction, daily lunch, snacks, coffee, tea, water, door prizes and fun fun fun!
Reach out to Nancy if you’d like advice on which Legit Kit you’d like to work on .
