Bow Bench Retreat

Creating on the Bow - May 31
2025-05-31 10:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton) | Bow Bench Retreat, Range Road 260, Carseland, Alberta, T0J 0M0, Canada
Join us from 10 – 10 for 12 hours Creating on the Bow
$25/day

Sew Day May 27
2025-05-27 10:00 - 16:00 UTC
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 13
2025-05-13 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Sew Day May 6
2025-05-06 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

"Sewphie" Class
2025-05-03 10:00 - 2025-05-04 16:00 (America/Chicago)
The newest Legit Kit Pattern “Sewphia” a 40×30 quilt featuring an antique sewing machine it is the perfect addition to your sewing room!! This pattern is exclusive to Certified Instructors to sell when you attend a class so here’s your chance to get the jump on making this amazing quilt before the rest of your friends. The class fee includes the pattern and fabric kit which has 71 different Kona solid colours and 1103 pieces, Nancy will walk you through the Legit Kit pattern and give you tips and pointers to help you complete your project with ease. Join us for 2 days of learning and sewing fun!!
Date: Saturday May 3 & Sunday May 4 (10:00am – 4:00pm) each day, you are welcome to stay later and sew into the evening both days.
Cost: $450 includes instruction, pattern, fabric and daily lunch.

Sew Day April 29
2025-04-29 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Building Blocks Beginner Foundation Paper Piecing Class
2025-04-27 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Legit Kits puts award winning, beautiful artistic quilts within reach of any quilter who can sew a straight line. Crystal clear, unparalleled patterns printed on the best foundation paper are free of Y seams and thoroughly tested by quilters ranging from beginner to expert. Larger than needed cuts of Kona Cotton accompany every full kit, allowing room for mistakes and leaving a colorful stash after completing your project.
The Building Blocks pattern is the perfect introduction to foundation paper piecing and the unique Legit Kits techniques to create beautiful works of art! This smaller project has 24 different colors, 77 pieces with straight lines, certified Instructor Nancy Strath will teach you how to understand the pattern, prepare your fabrics pieces, create the sections, and joint the units to create this beautiful 15″ x 20″ project. The skills learned will be basic foundation paper piecing skills which can be applied to many different patterns and designers.
The class fee includes everything you need, the fabric kit, pattern and instruction. There is also nothing to prepare before class, you will be given your kit when you arrive.
Date: Sunday April 27
Time: 1:00 – 4:00
Cost: $50 ( includes fabric kit, pattern and instruction)

Sew Day April 22
2025-04-22 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Sew Day April 15
2025-04-15 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Creating on the Bow - April 12
2025-04-12 10:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton)

NO SEW DAY
2025-04-01

Sew Day March 25
2025-03-25 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Mini Blue Jay Foundation Paper Piecing Class
2025-03-22 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Legit Kits puts award winning, beautiful artistic quilts within reach of any quilter who can sew a straight line. Crystal clear, unparalleled patterns printed on the best foundation paper are free of Y seams and thoroughly tested by quilters ranging from beginner to expert. Larger than needed cuts of Kona Cotton accompany every full kit, allowing room for mistakes and leaving a colorful stash after completing your project.
This foundation paper piecing class is perfect for those with some experience with foundation paper piecing, its smaller size make it less intimidating than some of the larger projects, there are some smaller pieces and more angles, Certified Instructor Nancy Strath will guide you through the process from the beginning, and help give you the confidence to move on to the more complicated patterns designed by Legit Kits. The project finishes at 15″ x 20″ there are 40 different Kona colors and 226 pieces. The class fee included the pattern and fabric, there is no homework prior to class you will receive your kit when you arrive at class.
Class Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
Class Time: 10am – 4:00pm
Class Fee: $150 (includes the fabric kit, pattern, and instruction)

Sew Day March 18
2025-03-18 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Creating on the Bow - March 15
2025-03-15 10:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton)

Sew Day March 11
2025-03-11 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Building Blocks Beginner Foundation Paper Piecing Class
2025-03-09 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Legit Kits puts award winning, beautiful artistic quilts within reach of any quilter who can sew a straight line. Crystal clear, unparalleled patterns printed on the best foundation paper are free of Y seams and thoroughly tested by quilters ranging from beginner to expert. Larger than needed cuts of Kona Cotton accompany every full kit, allowing room for mistakes and leaving a colorful stash after completing your project.
The Building Blocks pattern is the perfect introduction to foundation paper piecing and the unique Legit Kits techniques to create beautiful works of art! This smaller project has 24 different colors, 77 pieces with straight lines, certified Instructor Nancy Strath will teach you how to understand the pattern, prepare your fabrics pieces, create the sections, and joint the units to create this beautiful 15″ x 20″ project. The skills learned will be basic foundation paper piecing skills which can be applied to many different patterns and designers.
The class fee includes everything you need, the fabric kit, pattern and instruction. There is also nothing to prepare before class, you will be given your kit when you arrive.
Date: Sunday March 9
Time: 1:00 – 4:00
Cost: $50 ( includes fabric kit, pattern and instruction)

Sew Day March 4
2025-03-04 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Sew Day Feb 25
2025-02-25 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Sew Day Feb 18
2025-02-18 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Creating on the Bow - February 15
2025-02-15 10:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton)

Sew Day Feb 11
2025-02-11 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Sew Day Feb 4
2025-02-04 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Sew Day Jan 28
2025-01-28 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Sew Day Jan 21
2025-01-21 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Sew Day Jan 14
2025-01-14 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Creating on the Bow - Jan 11
2025-01-11 10:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton)

Sew Day Jan 7
2025-01-07 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Sew Day Dec 17
2024-12-17 10:00 - 16:00 UTC
