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Social place
We invite you to gather with fellow quilters and share encouragement, inspiration, and comaraderie – this time, at a riverside hotel!
Room to quilt
All the event center's meeting rooms will be opened into one giant space, where we can all sew together – but still enjoy plenty of elbow room!
Meals included
The event dining room is close by, so when mealtime rolls around, you won't have to abandon your sewing table for long.
Relax in the pool.
After a long day of sewing, take a dip in the pool, or settle in for a soak in the hot tub. The hotel also has a gym room, with weights, treadmills, elliptical, and bike.
Bernina rentals
If you'd rather not travel with your sewing machine, we are delighted to offer a Bernina 475 to rent during the retreat. Reserve a machine when you register, and we'll have it set up and ready to sew when you arrive!
Relax by the river
Enjoy peaceful river views from a table on the restaurant deck, or stroll along the paved path to the water's edge.
Choose your lodging.
Whether you want a room to yourself or to share a suite with your entire quilt guild, your lodging is up to you! You don't have to stay on site – but retreat guests will enjoy special rates on rooms at the venue.
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Upcoming retreat dates

Quilt Retreat at the Red Lion Hotel FAQ

If you would like to register another person for the same retreat date, that person will need to create an account and sign up separately.

No. All guests attending the Shabby Fabrics Quilt Retreat at the Red Lion will need to contact the hotel to make their room reservations. This allows you to choose the room that best fits your needs. 

Booking Instructions:

  1. Online: Click the words "Shabby Fabrics" below to book your hotel room:

 Shabby Fabrics (click "view more rooms" on the bottom right to view all room types)

  1. By Phone: Call 208-773-1611 option 0 

    Room Block Details:
    • Block Name: Shabby Fabrics
    • Block Code: Shab0915
    • Standard: $109/night
    • River View: $119/night
    • Exclusive Cutoff Date: 9/1/25

Check-in for the 2025 Fall Retreat will be Monday Sept 15 at 1:00pm. Check out will be Saturday Sept 20 at noon.

You can book your room at the hotel site for additional nights outside of our retreat dates at the same rate.

We recommend paying in full at the time of registration, but if you choose to make a partial payment to secure your spot, the remaining balance will be automatically charged on the specified due date for your event. The final payment will be processed automatically, billed to the same card used at the time of registration. The due date for final payments will be listed with the event details if it is far enough in advance.

The closest major airport is Spokane International (GEG). It is a little more than an hour from the airport to the campus. Specific directions will be included in your Welcome Packet.

Airlines that fly into Spokane International

No, you will need to either rent a car or use a local taxi service for transportation.

PLEASE NOTE: We are not a high-demand urban location; please consider that Uber or Lyft may not be readily available.

Rental Car Companies
Ground Transportation Options

Some of the amenities at the Red Lion Hotel Templin's on the River include:

Free Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Fitness Center
Indoor Pool
Bar/Lounge

The address of the hotel is 414 E 1st Ave, Post Falls, Idaho 83854. The phone number is 208-773-1611.

Yes. This retreat includes event space and three meals a day, but guests are responsible for their own lodging. RV hookups are not available at this site, but there are RV campgrounds in the area.

Yes, if you indicated on the registration form that you are traveling in a group, your group will be seated together in the sewing room. If you indicated a roommate, they will also be seated next to you in the sewing room. 

Shabby Fabrics will send you updates via the email provided at registration. You will also receive a Welcome Packet once full payment is received.

It is possible that you are not subscribed to our email notifications. If you chose to unsubscribe from the Shabby Fabrics e-newsletter you may have also unsubscribed from all other Shabby Fabrics communications. Contact us at events@shabbyfabrics.com right away to ensure that you are receiving notifications. We encourage you to add events@shabbyfabrics.com as a contact to ensure receipt of all correspondence and avoid messages being sent to spam/junk.

We acknowledge that things happen unexpectedly; for this reason, we offer the ability to transfer any payment (partial or full) to a future event OR to another quilter.
 
Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to events@shabbyfabrics.com. Please include a statement regarding the reason you are cancelling. Indicate the future retreat that you would like to apply your payment toward OR the name of the quilter you would like to transfer your spot to.
 
If you have a life event prohibiting you from attending the quilt retreat and you are unable to attend a future retreat or transfer your spot to another quilter, you may request a refund. There is a $100 non-refundable fee to cover credit card processing fees and administrative costs.

Once the retreat begins, if you become ill or have to leave the retreat for a family emergency, the unused portion of the retreat is non-refundable and not- transferrable. 

Feel free to bring any projects you're currently working on or have been eager to start. Additionally, we have selected a lovely array of projects that you can either entirely complete or mostly complete at the retreat. Purchase your favorite kit(s) from our Quilt Retreat Projects Category now. Jen and Tammy will be at the retreat and offering demonstrations for Tips & Techniques on how to complete these projects throughout the week. To maximize your sewing time, we recommend you purchase your kit(s) now, thoroughly read the instructions and cut the fabrics in your kit(s) before arriving.

The retreat will also feature gift bags, giveaways, pop-up quilt shop, inspiring trunk shows, and much more! Each day promises to be filled with fun and creativity!

Yes, the sewing room will be accessible 24 hours a day for your convenience. Shabby Fabrics staff will not be available after hours.

A list of supplies and suggestions will be included in your Welcome Packet. It will be mailed when final payments are processed.

Bring any projects you would like to work on.

Etiquette details will be provided in your Welcome Packet. For instance, we ask that everyone silence their cell phones to avoid interruptions and avoid using perfume or strong scents. PLEASE NOTE: There is NO alcohol allowed in the sewing room.

We will be providing updates via email and/or text, but we will also send a Welcome Packet that includes details specific to your quilt retreat. PLEASE NOTE: Welcome Packets will not ship until final payments are processed.

We will offer a pop-up shop for quilting supplies, as well as daily deliveries of items ordered from our website.

Yes, we will have several cutting stations set up around the room. Stations will be equipped with large rulers (Creative Grids 6½” × 24½”) and a 45mm rotary cutter. Please bring any specialty rulers you might require for your project and a small rotary cutter if you like one next to you at your machine. We do suggest cutting your project PRIOR to arriving at the retreat; that way you can jump into sewing right away.

Yes, if the blades are 4 inches or less in length. We suggest that you pack any sharp objects in your checked luggage for security reasons. Click here for more information on TSA regulations.

Yes, as long as it does not exceed 20” × 30”.

Yes, if it does not exceed 1000 watts. Small travel irons work great, but full-size irons will not be permitted at individual workstations due to power requirements.

Yes. There will be three meals/day served buffet style at scheduled times.

Food services are provided by Red Lion Hotel Templin's:

  • VEGETARIAN: Meatless options will be offered at each meal.
  • GLUTEN FREE(non-celiac): Gluten free options will be offered at each meal.
  • CELIAC: Unfortunately, our kitchens are not equipped to meet the strict food handling requirements to serve guests with Celiac. Guests with Celiac should plan on bringing their own food.
  • DAIRY FREE: Unfortunately, Red Lion cannot accommodate this request. Guests should plan on bringing their own dairy substitute.

For food/drink outside of scheduled mealtimes, the hotel also has a restaurant/bar. There are several coffee shops in the area; for those who prefer not to leave the site, food delivery services (e.g. Door Dash) can deliver to this location.

NOTE: While there is a bar on site, NO alcohol is permitted in the sewing room.

This event is for ages 18+. All attendees must be registered retreat customers.

The closest hospital, St Joseph Regional Medical Center, is about 2.4 miles (about a 7 minute drive) from The Red Lion Hotel Templin's on the River.

St Joseph's is located at 1000 W 2nd Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854.

Gift Cards cannot be applied to retreats. (See general FAQs for more information on gift cards.)

Birthday Coupons cannot be applied to retreats. (See general FAQs for more information on birthday coupons.)

We are excited to offer the Bernina 475 for rental during the retreat. It can be selected at registration for $125.00 for the entire retreat. You must select the rental during registration to reserve your machine. (If you decide to add it later, please contact Customer Service immediately as we have a limited number of machines available.)

No, the purchase of a retreat does not contribute to Loyalty Rewards.