Needle & Thread Retreat
Newburyport, MA
September 15 – 19, 2025
Maggie Bonanomi
&
Stacy Nash & Vickie LoPiccolo Jennett
Join us for five wonderful days in the historic seaside town of Newburyport, MA. Anchored in rich maritime heritage, you will enjoy the mighty Merrimack River, and the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy shopping in the quaint downtown. Visit some of New England’s first period homes, right here in Newbury.
Stacy & Vickie will coordinate very special designs, just for us. Two days will be spent with each instructor. They will each design a large and small project and who knows what other surprises they will have in store for you.
Maggie will be creating two wonderful designs, a large project, along with a small project. And, you know how she loves to use a mix of Wool, Linen and Antique Textiles. I am sure her projects will be both unique and special, as always!
You will also have time to explore what Newburyport has to offer. I have also lined up a couple of group activities. The Museum of Old Newbury is bringing Samplers out of archive for our group to see. And, we will visit Crane Hill Estate (pictured below), and Mrs. Crane’s stumpwork and textile collection.
We will have a fun store with a mixture of hand dyed wool, linen, vintage fabrics, handmade items, antiques, patterns and needful sewing items. You are sure to find something that is an absolute treasure!
One of my favorite textile dealers will be coming by one afternoon, with loads of antique fabrics, quilts and treasurers. She has been collecting for decades and is selling much of her collection. She has vast knowledge and is a true gem. I’m reluctant to share her, but am happy to help her and her daughter anyway I can.
Stacy & Vickie
Workshop includes, but not limited to:
* Five Days of Stitching, relaxing and friendship in Historical Newburyport.
* Each teacher will design a fabulous large and small project.
* A Special Goodie Bag for each guest.
* Lunch- Monday, Wednesday, Friday
* Evening Meal- Tuesday, Thursday
* Entry to Museum of Old Newbury
* Entry to Crane Hill Estate
Maggie Bonanomi
Workshop includes, but not limited to:
* Five Days of Stitching, relaxing and friendship in Historical Newburyport.
* Two Fabulous Projects just for us, using Hand Dyed Wool, Linen and Antique Fabrics.
* A Special Goodie Bag for each guest.
* Lunch- Monday, Wednesday, Friday
* Evening Meal- Tuesday, Thursday
* Entry to Museum of Old Newbury
* Lodging & travel. There are wonderful lodging options available in Newburyport, Plum Island and surrounding towns.
* Parking by Event
*Meals not listed above
AND to avoid retreat ENVY, you will have the option to purchase the projects from the instructor(s) class you opted out of. Meaning, if you sign up for Maggie’s retreat, but you also want Stacy and Vickie’s projects, you will be able to pre-order those projects ahead of time. Because you cannot do both retreats, we wanted to be sure to offer you the opportunity to purchase the other projects.. We wouldn’t want you to miss out on anything.
The retreat deposit is $400, required at registration. The balance will divided into two payments and I will email a payment schedule after sign up is concluded. You will have an opportunity at that time to pre-order kits as well.
Legal Please READ Before Signing Up!
Please note that upon making a deposit for this Retreat, you are confirming your understanding that the deposits and payments are non-refundable, but are transferable to another student.
We look forward to stitching with you in Newburyport!
Feel free to email with questions!
