2026 New Years Quiltapalooza® Sewabration™

Ring in the New Year with your quilting friends during AQR’s Annual Quiltapalooza® New Year Sewabration™ Retreat!   

December 30 - January 4, 2026

NEW LOCATION! - The Lodge at Chalk Hill will be the location for our Quiltapalooza® Sewabration™

Join us for a unique experience as we put our flair on a New Year's Party that goes on for days and features our favorite past time, QUILTING!  AQR’s retreat will boast a New Year’s Eve Celebration with the opportunity to welcome a guest to our party (small additional fee may apply) as well as a Traditional New Year's Day Lunch Buffet. 

Your New Year’s Celebration Quiltapalooza® Ticket Includes:

• 6 Days/5 Nights of sewing, 24 hours a day!
• 3 Lunches including a Special New Year's Day Lunch Buffet on January 1 to help bring good luck for the New Year. 

• A New Year's Eve Party with
• Savory Hors d'oeuvres, Sweet Treats & Champagne Toast at Midnight
• Watch the Ball drop on the Big Screen in the Sewing Area
• Optional Guest Invitation for your Spouse to attend our New Year's Eve Party (additional fee applies)
• New Year's Celebration gear, noisemakers & photo booth fun
• Special Quiltapalooza® Retreat Souvenir
• Individual 6' Sewing Station with comfy seating and plenty of room to sew for days.
• Ironing, Cutting Stations and Design boards are provided for use during retreat. 
• Hours of uninterrupted sewing for the duration of the Retreat in the secure ballroom. 
• & More!

AQR’s final registration form will be sent to the email with which you registered at least 60 days prior to the event.  It will include a suggested packing list, details about the event itself as well as other information you will need to know as you make the final preparations for Retreat.  Please be on the lookout for this email and respond by the required dates.  

Book Your Room at the Lodge at Chalk Hill by calling 

FAQ about our Quiltapalooza® Special Event:

Do I have to stay at the Lodge 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 $82-85/night for the first two guests. 

What Meals are included?
Lunch will be supplied by AQR for Dec 31, Jan 1, Jan 2 & Jan 3.  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?
No.  There is not a project for this retreat so you are welcome to work on any project or UFO you would like.  

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 make a Reservation for 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 $82-85/night. 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!!

What time can I arrive for Retreat?  Retreat Registration Desk opens Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 1pm.  Please check with the hotel for their check in times.  

What time does Retreat end?  Retreat Closes on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Noon.  

New Year’s Eve Party Guest: An Additional Fee applies for your Spouse as your guest at the New Year's Party.  Spouse/Guest Tickets will be available for purchase closer to the event and part of the final registration form that is sent out 60-70 days prior to the event.