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Get ready for four unforgettable days of quilting with one instructor, one project, and one incredible opportunity to deepen your skills. At the AQS Seam Quilt Retreat, you’ll choose the instructor who inspires you and spend the entire retreat learning directly from them in a focused, hands-on setting. Group lunches and evening events bring all retreat attendees together. However, your learning experience is in a private classroom with your chosen instructor and classmates.

Paducah, Kentucky — Quilt City USA®

September 30–October 5, 2025

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Sue Nickels & Pat Holly – “All You Need Is Love” Small Quilt (AKA “The Baby Beatles Quilt”)

Sue Nickels & Pat Holly

Session Description:

Join Sue Nickels and Pat Holly at this retreat to master their signature quilting techniques, including raw-edge machine appliqué and precision machine piecing. Attendees will work on exclusive retreat-only blocks designed by Sue and Pat, expanding their skills in both creative design and construction. Plus, for those looking to refine their machine quilting, Sue will offer a special session on the techniques used to quilt their projects. This is a wonderful opportunity to elevate your quilting expertise in a fun, collaborative environment.

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Highlights:

Raw-edge machine appliqué
Precision machine piecing
Exclusive retreat blocks
Machine quilting techniques

Project Description:

Over the years, quilters have often requested a pattern for "The Beatles Quilt," and now you have the chance to create a smaller version of this iconic piece! The "All You Need Is Love" quilt (44” x 44”) is inspired by the original “The Beatles Quilt,” made by Sue and Pat in 1997, which won the Best of Show award at the 1998 AQS QuiltWeek. This quilt is currently housed in the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky. Like the original, the smaller quilt is machine appliquéd, machine pieced, and machine quilted. The appliqué blocks and borders reflect the timeless music of The Beatles, with five new block designs created just for this version, and scaled-down borders adapted from the original quilt.

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Quilt Retreat Package includes:

Hotel Accommodations at the Holiday Inn Downtown Paducah*
– 5 Nights (Tuesday night -Sunday morning)
– Breakfast Buffet (Wednesday–Sunday)
*Not included for local pricing.
Tuesday Evening - Kicks off at 5 pm with the Welcome Event
– An Evening at The National Quilt Museum for a Private Viewing and Pre-Dinner Reception
4 Full-Day Sessions with one of our World-Class Instructors in Convention Center Classrooms
– 24 Students per Instructor
– Wednesday–Saturday Workshops: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. (1 hour lunch break)
Catered Lunch at the Convention Center
– Menu selection to be available 30 days prior to the event.
Thursday Evening - Thursday Night in Fabric Paradise: An Evening at Hancock’s of Paducah
– Join us for a thrilling evening at Hancock’s of Paducah, a quilter's paradise!
– Hancock’s will offer special deals exclusively for AQS Members and if needed can help handle the shipping of your purchases.
– Need transportation? AQS will provide a complimentary shuttle service, for those without an automobile, between the hotel and Hancock’s. Seating will be limited.
– Reserve your shuttle seat during registration.
Saturday Evening - Farewell Mixer and Reception
Sewing Machine Rental - Available for an additional charge or you can bring your own