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🌧️ April Showers Bring May Flowers… and Beautiful Quilts!🌸
We’re loving these gentle April showers and can’t wait to see all the flowers (and fabulous quilt projects!) they bring our way!
What a whirlwind March we had! Between our fun classes, the exciting Black Hills Shop Hop (which wraps up this Saturday—don’t miss your last chance!), and our wonderful sewing machine event with the amazing Karen Charles—it was nonstop inspiration. Karen shared so many creative ideas and left everyone buzzing with excitement.
This week we’re thrilled to be part of the "April Showers Bring May Flowers” Facebook Live Event!
Mark your calendars: Our live show is Tuesday, April 7th at 6:00 pm Mountain / 7:00 pm Central.
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We’ve planned some extra-special shopping surprises just for you—think fabulous fabrics, must-have notions, and delightful deals perfect for welcoming spring into your sewing room. We’d love for you to join us live!
Speaking of exciting events, our Needles and Peaks Quilt Retreat is filling up fast! We only have 29 seats left, so if you’ve been thinking about joining us for a wonderful weekend of quilting, and laughter, now is the time to reserve your spot before they’re gone.
And if you’ve been dreaming of a new sewing machine, now is the perfect time to stop in! We carry a fantastic lineup of Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff machines—everything from easy, budget-friendly models for beginners to high-performance machines that will make experienced quilters swoon. There really is something for every skill level and every budget.
We can’t wait to help you find the perfect machine to bring your quilt dreams to life!
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UFO Pizza Night Canceled for April Due to Easter Holiday.
We will meet up for pizza and fun the first Friday in May!
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Quilting and Sewing Classes
For all classes please bring your sewing machine and manual unless description says no machine needed.
Stop or call the shop for the class supply list.
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Escape to Quilt Connection’s
Needles & Peaks Quilt Retreat
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3 Nights, 4 Days of Non-Stop Quilting Bliss
Stitch your way to serenity with Quilt Connection as your host! Join us for an unforgettable quilting escape where fabric transforms into art, and strangers become lifelong friends. Whether you’re a first-time quilter or a seasoned artisan, our passionate community welcomes you to explore, learn, and create in an inspiring environment.
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2026 Retreat Dates
November 5-8th, 2026
Location:
Hyatt Place
525 Saint Joseph St.
Rapid City, SD 57701
(Across the street from Quilt Connection, Etc.)
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Cost:
Retreat: $195 plus tax per person
Hotel: $119 (double occupancy) or (standard king)
Booking and Payment
Duration: 4 days and 3 nights
Capacity: 70 seats available
Cost: $195 plus tax per person
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Payment Policy Full payment is required up front to complete your registration.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
- 60 days or more before the event start date: Full refund minus the $50 non-refundable deposit.
- 30–59 days before the event start date: 50% refund of the total paid amount minus the $50 non-refundable deposit (i.e., refund of up to $72.50).
- Less than 30 days before the event start date: No refund.
You may transfer your spot to another attendee or to a future retreat with prior approval from Quilt Connection, Etc. The $50 non-refundable deposit may also be transferred to another attendee or retreat under the same approval process.
In the event the retreat is canceled by the organizers, a full refund of all amounts paid will be provided.
Waiver Requirement
All participants must sign a waiver of liability before the event.
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Retreat Space
Elevate your quilting experience at our Needles & Peaks Quilt Retreat, located in the spacious Vista Ballroom of the Hyatt Place in Downtown Rapid City. Step outside and you’ll find yourself directly across from the renowned Quilt Connection Etc. - a quilter’s paradise boasting over 8,000 bolts of designer fabrics from around the world!
Sewing Space
Sew around the clock for 4 days!
Accommodates up to 64 quilters
Sewing Pods: Let us know if you have a group that would like to be seated together.
- Individual 6-foot workstations for each quilter
- Room to set up individual ironing/cutting stations next to your sewing machine.
- Ample electrical outlets for sewing machines, irons, lights, and other devices.
- Separate lounge area with large windows providing natural light
- Multiple cutting tables with mats and basic rulers
- Several ironing stations with irons
- Design walls
- Water station
- High-speed Wi-Fi throughout the facility
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Lodging:
Enjoy your own King size room or share a double occupancy room with 2 queen beds with a friend. Participants are required to book their accommodations through Hyatt Place. Upon registration for the retreat, a booking link will be emailed to all attendees for easy reservation. Please ensure to follow the link provided to secure your room.
Breakfast:
Staying at the Hyatt? Wake up to a free Breakfast served every day at The Breakfast Bar in the hotel where you’ll find a wide variety of options from fresh fruit, yogurt, and granola, to eggs, hash browns, waffles and more. Or choose to walk to Tally’s Silver Spoon, Speed Goat Express Coffee Co. or The Sour Bakery, all across the street from the Hyatt.
Lunch & Dinner:
Savor convenience and flavor at the Hyatt Place’s The Placery, nestled in the lobby bar. Enjoy a curated selection of affordable, delectable dishes that cater to every palate.
For those seeking culinary adventure, step outside and explore Downtown Rapid City’s vibrant dining scene. With an array of top-rated restaurants just steps away, you’ll find everything from Mexican cuisine at Que Pasa? Cantina to classic American fare at The Firehouse or a bit of Irish flair at Paddy O’Neills.
Click Here to sign up!
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We’re thrilled to partner with Mystery Five-0 to bring you an all-new quilting experience filled with fun, creativity, and community! As we kick off the Happy Go Lucky Mini-Mystery, we’d love for you to join our exclusive Facebook group created for quilters who love a good mystery.
Inside the group, you’ll find:
● Exclusive Updates: Be the first to receive clues, patterns, and important announcements.
● Community Support: Connect with fellow quilters, share progress, and seek advice.
● Inspiration Galore: Discover creative ideas and showcase your unique creations.
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We’re starting off with a FREE Mini-Mystery quilt—and you won’t want to miss a single clue! Come join the fun and be part of the mystery.
Join Our Facebook Group Now! https://www.facebook.com/groups/quiltconnectionetcm50mystery
| | Next one is April 18th at 10am | | Dive into a world of stitches and stories at Quilt Connection, Etc., the vibrant heart of quilting in downtown Rapid City, SD—nestled in a charming 100-year-old historic building that's a quilter's dream come true. Every third Saturday at 10 a.m., our free monthly gathering invites you to unwind, connect, and celebrate the craft with fellow enthusiasts of all levels. No experience required, just your passion for fabric! | | | Share your latest triumphs—be it a bold quilt top, intricate blocks, or a whimsical wall hanging—on our casual show-and-tell spotlight, and snag a generous fat quarter as your reward. Savor cookies, refreshing water, and a sneak peek at the store's freshest arrivals: dazzling new fabrics from around the globe, ready to spark your next project. Whether you're honing your skills or just starting out, this is your space to get inspired, swap tips, and leave buzzing with ideas. Mark your calendar—your creative spark is waiting! | | | |
Each month we try to add free patterns from different fabric companies. Click here to check out the free patterns. Add them to your cart and check out like any other order. No need to add multiples and you can add more than one type of pattern to your cart and check out with all of them at once!
Take me to the FREE Patterns!
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Service Notes
When you drop a machine off for service we will send you an email when it's complete. If you think your machine might be done but haven't received and email please check your spam or junk mail folder. If you see an email from Quilt Connection please mark it as not Spam. You should then get emails from us in your inbox from that point forward.
If you have service related questions for Tracy call the shop or email him at QuiltConnectionService@yahoo.com
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Quilt Connection, Etc. | 522 St. Joseph | Rapid City, SD 57701
605-355-0178 | Quilting@QuiltConnectionSD
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