Color Flow Quilt Retreats
Where color meets heart
The Color Flow Quilt Design Retreat is more than instruction. It’s a hands-on, heart-centered experience that gives you the confidence to make bold color choices and the skills to carry them forward.
2027 dates:
- April 20–24, 2027
- June 22–26, 2027
- September 21–25, 2027
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If I had left after the first day’s lesson on color, it would have been worth my time. You have a way of explaining things so I can get it.
Retreat student
What you receive
A small group, and no one left guessing
You’ll be welcomed into a small, supportive group where personal growth and connection matter as much as fabric and design.
- Clear, step-by-step processes for creating Color Flow, finding value, Controlled Improv layouts and sewing a quilt top together
- Personal guidance from Mitzie to help you pick fabrics with confidence
- A curated bundle of 24 fat quarters selected just for your project
- A Controlled Improv pattern of your choice to make during the retreat
- The freedom to experiment, play and ask questions without judgment
- Encouragement from a warm community of quilters on the same journey
- Repeatable tools and strategies to carry home to future quilts
2027 rate: $440 per retreat
Lessons you’ll hear
A new lesson every morning
Each day at 9:30 am, Mitzie leads a lesson to help you get the most out of your quilt.
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Day 1: Color Flow
Color Flow Theory in detail.
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Day 2: Value
Value sorting your fabrics and blocks.
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Day 3: Layouts
Controlled Improv layouts.
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Day 4: Sewing
Sewing your quilt top together.
Who should attend
- You want to make a Jittery Wings pattern with guidance
- You feel unsure choosing colors and want a clear process
- You crave hands-on learning, not lectures
- You’re eager to explore color in new and creative ways
- You value community in a small, supportive setting
- Beginners welcome! We’ve had students on their 1st quilt and their 100th
Your retreat week
- Tuesday, 7–9 pm Opening Wine + Dessert Reception
- Wednesday, 9 am–9 pm Color Flow lesson, then sew
- Thursday, 9 am–9 pm Value sorting lesson, then sew
- Friday, 9 am–9 pm Controlled Improv layouts lesson, then sew
- Saturday, 9 am–9 pm Piecing your quilt top
Location + logistics
Our studio in Newberry, SC
- Venue: Jittery Wings Studio, 1400 Main Street, Newberry, SC
- Parking: Plenty of free parking behind the studio. Come in through the back door.
- Four days: Opening reception Tuesday at 7 pm, then sewing 9 am–9 pm Wednesday through Saturday. Most students finish a full quilt top, and some start a second.
- Included: Instruction, studio access, curated fabric, a pattern, tools, irons, mats, sewing tables, chairs, design walls and Color Flow Theory resources. Sewing, pressing and cutting stations at a 1:2 ratio.
- Not included: Travel, lodging and meals (we’ll share recommendations)
- Where to stay: Several hotels in Newberry, plus block rooms at the Hampton Inn Opera House. See Places to Stay.
- Airports: Columbia (1 hr 5 min), Greenville (1 hr 30 min), Charlotte (1 hr 40 min) and Asheville (1 hr 40 min). Charlotte usually has direct flights.
Kind words
From our retreat students
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Mitzie is a wonderful teacher, explaining her Color Flow method in an easy to understand way, with plenty of visual examples to drive it home. Putting the method into practice was a great challenge, and her guidance once we dove into our own projects was immensely helpful. The atmosphere of the studio/retreat is positive and encouraging. It is so inspiring to be around other quilters eager to learn and see how their projects develop throughout the retreat. Downtown Newberry is charming, and everyone we encountered was friendly. Highly recommend this retreat.
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This retreat was a wonderful experience. Mitzie, Kelly, and all the other quilters were helpful and encouraging to one another. It’s all about growing in your own way at your own pace. Everyone helped me to complete a portion of my quilting journey. Thank you all!
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Perfect for many levels of experience with quilting. Mitzie shares a lot of tips and tricks. It’s a very comfortable space; everything I needed was available. Mitzie creates a strong, caring sense of community and is encouraging and involved all along the way to a color-filled, gorgeous quilt.
Our community values
Everyone belongs here
At Jittery Wings, we are committed to creating a community where every person feels safe, welcomed, and valued. That commitment is not passive. We actively protect this space for quilters of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, and backgrounds. Harassment, discriminatory language, and disrespectful behavior toward any member of this community will not be tolerated at our events, in the Hive, or anywhere the Jittery Wings name is attached.
We hold this standard with love, and we take it seriously enough to act on it.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have a waitlist?
We don’t have a waitlist. The best option is to join our email list so you’ll hear about any cancellations first. If you aren’t on the list yet, you can join here.
Do I need advanced quilting skills?
Not at all. Beginner quilters are welcome. The retreat is designed to meet each participant where they are and build confidence in color and design, no matter their experience level. If you’re a true beginner, please practice using your sewing machine and sewing a seam. Knowing how to use a rotary cutter is also helpful.
Can I bring my own fabric?
There’s no need to bring fabric. You’ll receive your own curated fat quarter bundle to make your quilt. If you prefer to bring your own, solids and blenders work best for the Color Flow process.
Will I finish a quilt at the retreat?
In 2027, we’re extending the sewing time to 4 full days to help make sure you can lay out your quilt top, and most will get it sewn together. It mostly depends on your speed and the pattern you choose. Some will have time to start a second quilt.
Mitzie continues to offer encouragement and support through email and the HIVE for anyone who wants guidance after the retreat ends.
What supplies should I bring?
Bring your basic sewing tools, rotary cutter, favorite ruler (24” is a great option), your sewing machine (a limited number are available to rent) and thread. Everything else, including fabric, design walls, 8 cutting stations for 16 people and 8 pressing stations, will be waiting at the studio.
What is the cancellation policy?
Tickets are non-refundable, and registrations can’t be exchanged or transferred to another person. Please read the full Events Terms and Conditions, which are binding for all event registrations.
If you can’t attend, email mitzie@jitterywingsquiltco.com as soon as possible. We’ll do our best to resell your spot. If it sells, you’ll be refunded to your original form of payment (when possible), minus a transfer fee:
- 90+ days before the event: $50
- 61 to 90 days before: $100
- 31 to 60 days before: $150
- 0 to 30 days before: $200
Jittery Wings Quilt Co. LLC reserves the right to cancel any ticket resold outside our company.
Still have a question? Send us a note and we’ll help.
Save your spot
Come quilt with us in Newberry
Registration is open while spots last, and HIVE+ members get early registration.
Please read our Events Terms and Conditions before you register. One person per registration, so you may only register yourself.