ALL ABOARD!! THE QUILT ESCAPE "EXPRESS"!!
The train is getting ready to leave the station! Don't be left behind!!
Please make plans to attend the 14th Year of the "Escape"!

The Great Black Hills Quilt Escape, is embracing the flavor of a time gone by. Trains were an integral part of the development of the Black Hills. Supplying the area with goods and services. Lead, the gold capital of the 1800's, depended upon the railroad and it connecting them with several points east and west. New to Lead is the completion of the "Black Hills Railroad Roundhouse". The extraordinary vision of securing the history of the railroad in the Black Hills in a easy to understand 3-D map. Please visit their website for complete information on this wonderful asset to the northern Black Hills.
We are excited to announce that Sharon Hultgren from St. Cloud, Mn. will be joining our teaching staff as our Feature Teacher for 2009. Sharon is a much sought after Quilt teacher, designer, book author and lecturer. Be sure to take advantage of the opportunity to learn from a master quilter.

Rounding out our teaching staff will be "The Gals from the Quilt Connection" in Rapid City. Co-Owner, Joan Kettlewell and Betty Opp, a member of the stores teaching staff,  will be introducing us to some cutting-edge quilt patterns and techniques. Your sure to have fun while spending a day with them.

The Quilt Connection is also our featured "VENDOR" for the Escape. They will be offering specials throughout the event. Please shop their store for all your class needs!

Betty Dahlin and Valerie Begeman, co-directors of the "Escape" will be teaching on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

 

Please take a look at the colored pictures and descriptions of the class projects being offered. If you have any questions or concerns...please do not hesitate emailing Valerie, or Betty. As in past years, The "Escape" is all-inclusive. You are welcome to share/sell your days if you are unable to attend all four days. The registrations will be mailed the first part of May, 2009. And Yes, as in previous years - LAST YEARS PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE THEIR BROCHURES FIRST..about a week ahead of the rest of the mailings!  Confirmations along with material lists will be mailed a few weeks after receipt of your registrations. You may want to take a look at our scrapbook of photos to get an idea of how much fun we have had in previous "Escapes"! After May 1st (or sooner) all the colored photos and material lists for the classes will be posted on this web site. If you have questions or want to receive a brochure, please e-mail us with your snail mail address to:

quilter@rap.midco.net

ALL EVENTS . . . .ONE LOW PRICE!

CLASSES, MEALS AND EVENTS ARE ALL INCLUSIVE! ONE PRICE INCLUDES, THREE CLASSES, MEALS AND EVENING EVENTS, TOTE/PROJECT BAG, CHANCE AT DOOR PRIZES AND SO MUCH FUN!!

 Please be aware that we usually fill the Escape within the first few weeks...so, Please DO NOT HESITATE, sending in your registrations forms, with full payment. You must be sure to mark your FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD CHOICES, for each day's classes. We always do our very best to accommodate your selections.

Classes, Lunch and Dinner are held on site, along with evening events. Lodging will be the responsibility of the attendee. There are many opportunities with cabins, motels/hotels in the Lead - Deadwood area. Lodging facilities will be updated in the near future..please check back often!

Thank You For Your Interest and Continued Support of The "Escape" . . . . Betty and Valerie

Please scroll down and click on the buttons, for additional information. Updated information will be added as received.

 Don't miss the link to Quilting Around The Block homepage at the bottom of the page. Professional, Non-Computerized Long Arm Quilting Service available to you! NO, cookie cutter quilting!! One of a kind with an artist touch to make your quilt special.  Remember....  It's not a Quilt..until it is Quilted!!!

Poem, pictures and more....