In 2026 our StitchFest Retreat will have THREE sessions and even more trunk shows and surprises!
A fun filled three-day stitching retreat!
When:
Session #1: March 20-22, 2026
Session #2: March 23-25, 2026
Session #3: March 27-29, 2026
Location:
Comfort Inn
622 M-89 (also known as Allegan St)
Plainwell, MI 49080
Sign up by clicking the link of the session you wish to attend:
Sessions #1:
https://68806139-0435-4fdb-a845-30ab93fd64eb.paylinks.godaddy.com/2026StitchFest
Session #2:
https://68806139-0435-4fdb-a845-30ab93fd64eb.paylinks.godaddy.com/SessionTwo
Session #3:
https://68806139-0435-4fdb-a845-30ab93fd64eb.paylinks.godaddy.com/SessionThree
Retreat Fee of $160.00 includes:
Access to the Stitching Room all three days:
Day 1: 10 AM – Midnight
Day 2: 8 AM – Midnight
Day 3: 8 AM – Midnight
Swag
Daily Giveaways
Exclusive Event-Only Designs
Catered Lunch Each Day
Coffee and Water Station
Snacks
On-site Shopping and Trunk Shows
Complimentary Transportation available to/from Stitching Bits and Bobs
Shop open extended hours for retreat attendees each day from 10 AM - Midnight!
Exclusive in-store discounts
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Trunk Shows from:
Accoutrement Designs · The Artsy Housewife · Atomic Ranch Hand Dyed Fabrics · Counting Puddles · December Stitches · Fine Frog Stitching · Hello From Liz Mathews · Jan Hicks · JBW Designs · Kathy Barrick · Lapin Loops · Lucy Beam · Mani Di Donna · The Mindful Needle · MTV Designs · My Big Toe · Quaint Rose Needlearts · Quaternion Creations · Rebel Stitcher Designs · Romy’s Creations · Rosewood Manor Designs · Samplers and Primitives · The Spanish Stitcher · Stitches and Style · StitchyPrincess · Summer House Stitche Workes · Una Buena Pieza · Urban Stitcher · Wildflower Designs · and more!
Don’t forget to bring any unwanted cross stitch items for the Freebie Table!
Optional Smalls Exchange
Optional Kit Exchange
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Rusty Edges Sharpening will be on-site the first day of each session to professionally sharpen scissors, pinking shears, and more.
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Hotel Info:
Less than one mile from our shop! You can stay at the Comfort Inn for a discounted rate of $110 + tax per night (2 queen beds, sleeps up to 4). The newly remodeled hotel features an indoor heated pool & hot tub, complimentary full hot breakfast (with waffle station!) and free parking. Our special rate is valid March 19th - 30th allowing you to arrive one day prior and leave one day after no matter which session you attend.
You MUST make your reservations by calling the hotel directly at 269-685-9891 on weekdays before 3pm to ensure you get the special rate! If you chose to make your reservation any other way (third party booking company, online, calling an 800 number) you are likely going to be charged a higher rate and our hotel will NOT be adjusting or discounting any other rates.
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Cancellation Policy:
We understand that things happen! If you are not able to attend please let us know right away by calling 269-685-9418 or emailing
Cancellations made prior to January 2nd will receive a $150 refund. The $10 fee covers the card processing costs we incur when you register.
Cancellations made January 3rd - February 28th will be refunded $125.00.
Cancellations on or after March 1st will be non-refundable as numbers will be provided to the caterer by then for all three sessions. However, you may transfer your spot to another stitcher.
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