JOIN ME FOR “KATHY’S GATHERING OF FRIENDS”?

WITH FEARLESS LEADER AND TEACHER, KATHY DUNIGAN

WHEN?  MAY 18 - 20, 2026

WHERE?  Y.L.I. THREADS RETREAT CENTER, ST. GEORGE, UTAH (formerly Sew Fab Retreat Center)

WHAT?   KATHY DUNIGAN OF THE KATHY DUNIGAN ACADEMY OF APPLIQUE IS “GATHERING WITH FRIENDS” at an exciting Applique Event! This unique gathering promises to be one of your fondest “getaways” ever! Y.L.I. Retreat Center is a fabulous location in beautiful St. George, Utah, located so close to “bucket list” destinations! You will be thrilled with beautiful Hand Applique and/or Machine Applique featuring an original pattern by Kathy, which include “in-depth and in person” instruction and all the laughs, gifts and relaxation that you can handle! More details soon.

PRICE INCLUDES?   The cost of $300 includes Four Days of Classes with instruction by Kathy Dunigan, daily quilter gifts from Sponsors, Kathy’s new Y.L.I. Silk Thread Collections, a Collectible Gift Bag, and “just steps away” convenient (and discounted) shopping at one of the largest USA Quilt Stores called Fab Fabrics; Daily Demos, Quilter Games with prizes, Three Lunches, One Group Dinner hosted by Kathy, access to the infamous, “Kathy’s Kantina” and much more! 

***   Optional Kits are $45 (payable in class to Kathy) and include almost EVERYTHING needed! Details coming soon. Supply lists available after registration.

*** Lodging and Optional Fabric Kits are NOT included in the package price of $300.

***   Discounted Hotel rate secured by you, (reserve now/pay later if you wish) includes daily breakfast available at: La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham St. George 91 East 2680 South, St. George, Utah 84790 More area hotels and AirBNB are nearby, should you prefer. Schedule extra days to visit Zion National Park, Snow Canyon State Park, Sand Hollow State Park, and/or Bryce Canyon National Park. You could also explore Toquerville Falls or Red Cliffs National Conservation Area. 

THIS DATE IS VERY CLOSE TO THE WONDERFUL “SOUTHWEST QUILT AND FIBER ARTS FESTIVAL (formerly the Dixie Quilt Guild show) FOR 2026 AND WOULD BE A GREAT TIME TO VISIT THE ST. GEORGE AREA). GET THE DETAILS AND JOIN ME FOR THIS AMAZING TRIP NEAR ZION NATIONAL PARK AND SO MANY OTHER DESTINATIONS, LIKE FAB FABRICS WITH OVER 10,000 BOLTS OF FABRIC AND OTHER PLACES THAT SHOULD BE ON YOUR BUCKET LIST. AND YES! IT WILL INCLUDE THE INFAMOUS “KATHY’S KANTINA” FOR AFTER HOURS STITCHING AND FUN! SO MANY DETAILS AND EXTRA TOUCHES TO SHARE WITH YOU THAT WILL MAKE THIS GATHERING SPECIAL; STAY IN TOUCH AND WATCH FOR THE NEXT NEWSLETTER!

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