Nicole Merriam Returns for a Quiltapalooza Special Event!

AQR is excited for the return of our good friend Nicole Merriam, The Heart of a Quilter, for our Quiltapalooza® Special Event! 

August 14 – 17, 2024

AT A NEW LOCATION
The Lodge at Chalk Hill
2920 National Pike
Chalk Hill, PA  15412

Register by June 30th and we will include a copy of the Pattern with your Registration! 

You know her, you love her, and now she's returning for a BRAND NEW Quiltapalooza® Special Event!  Join our dear friend, Nicole Merriam at a BRAND NEW LOCATION and learn how to Tuckerize and create this stunning project, the Kaleido - Medallion!

Our Quiltapalooza event will be one to remember as Nicole walks us through the process of how to take a traditional kaleidoscope design and turn it into a beautiful medallion using the Studio 180 Design Wedge Star Tool and Fractured Wedge Technique.  Intimidation be damned!  This is the perfect challenge for the confident beginner to increase their skillset, especially when you take into consideration the finished size comes in at 33" x 33".  The blocks themselves finish at 9” (which is the same size as the blocks in the Alaska quilt) so they are not super tiny.  Want to make this project bigger?….. Nicole is going to talk tuckerizing this project on the last day of the event. But be sure to register quickly, as we have limited space available at our NEW location!

That's Right!  You read that correctly, a BRAND NEW LOCATION! We are excited to be partnering with another local business and to be hosting this exciting event at The Lodge at Chalk Hill.  Nestled in the Heart of the Laurel Highlands, right along the National Pike. This beautiful facility is located just 15 minutes from our Quilt Shop and boasts a newly renovated event space where we will be spending our days learning.  You'll have the opportunity to learn how to Tuckerize from a genius in the field, all the while enjoying the peace of the scenery around us.  
 

We hope you are just as excited about this opportunity as we are!  We do expected it to fill quickly, so if you are interested, please visit our website to register. If Registration is at capacity, but you are interested in attending, please make sure to place yourself on the waiting list. We always call the waitlist first if something comes available.

Planned Event Happenings:

Thursday, October 2, 2025
2pm               Event Registration Desk Opens, Station Set up and Open Sew
5pm                Meet & Greet with Nicole, The Heart of a Quilter.  Hors d’oeuvres will be served.   

Friday, October 3, 2025

9am - 5pm       Day 1 of Classroom Instruction (lunch provided)       
Field Trip to AQR for a Private Shopping Experience
Classroom will remain open after class for time sewing on your own. 

Saturday, October 4, 2025
9am - 5pm       Day 2 of Classroom Instruction, (lunch provided)
Classroom will remain open after class for time sewing on your own. 

Sunday, October 5, 2025
Classroom will remain available for an Open Sew until 2pm.

FAQ about our Quiltapalooza® Special Event:

Do I have to stay at the hotel or can I commute in each day?
Yes, you can commute and are not required to stay at the venue but if you want to book a room, The Lodge is offering a special rate of $82/night for the first two guests and it does include breakfast. 

What Meals are included?
Lunch will be supplied by AQR for Friday & Saturday.  We are planning for a hearty offering leaving you content for hours. Dinners will be on your own.  We will have a list of local restaurants in the area.  AQR will also be offering nightly snacks for our guests. 

Is there a Pattern for the event?
Yes.  Every Guest is required to have their own ORIGINAL copy of the Quilt Pattern.  We do have these in the shop for purchase when attending the event.  (If you register by June 30, 2025, we are including a copy with your registration)

Is there Precutting for this Event?
Precutting for this event will be included in the email that is sent to you 60 days prior to the event.  

What Comes after I Register? 
You will get an email confirmation with your registration.  Our Team is working hard to get ready for this event and will send out updates to the email address with which you register.  Please watch your emails and especially for our final registration email that goes out 60 days prior to the event.  If you have any questions, please contact the shop at info@amysquiltroom.com

How do I Reservation a Room at The Lodge at Chalk Hill?  Hotel Rental is booked directly with the Lodge by calling 724-438-8880. When calling to reserve your room, tell them you are with Amy's Quilt Room to get in our block of rooms.  The single or double occupancy rate of $82/night and includes breakfast. If you need a 3rd & 4th guest in the room, an additional fee applies.   You MUST book your room directly with the Lodge and hotel rules and policies apply.  Contact the Lodge for more information.  

Very Important: AQR's Block of Rooms are valid only until 14 days prior to the event date. Any rooms not reserved within 14 days of the event will be released for sale to the general public and the rates will revert to the published rates.  Rates are based off of double occupancy. $10 for each additional person 18 and over.  PLEASE BOOK YOUR ROOM EARLY!!