{"product_id":"creative-center-takeover-retreat","title":"Creative Center Takeover Retreat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOur First-Ever-Retreat and it is going to be Ultra-Amazing with a SERGE of creativity PLUS more...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 77, 130);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNovember 17–20, 2026 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: rgb(6, 77, 130);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 77, 130);\"\u003eNovember 17 – 19: 9 AM–4 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: rgb(6, 77, 130);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 77, 130);\"\u003eNovember 20: 10 AM–1 PM (Shopping and Send-Off at BERNINA of Naperville)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(193, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS IS AN In-Person EVENT Hosted by BERNINA of Naperville at the BERNINA Creative Center. Guests are welcome from all over. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Retreat features not one but two tracks, so you can choose your own adventure. Both tracks are appropriate no matter what you currently sew on. \u003cstrong\u003eDon't have a BERNINA? No Problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDon't know a thing about longarm quilting? No problem...\u003c\/strong\u003e That's even better ;)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTrack One: The Domestic Loop with Gayle from BERNINA of Naperville\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100.089%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.6634%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Learn how to make a sweatshirt from scratch to finish, all on a BERNINA Serger!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.8866%;\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/8985\/5837\/files\/Sweatshirt.jpg?v=1786472014\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.6634%;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Learn heirloom sewing techniques such as drawn thread work, entredeux, pintucking, rouching, and more. You will fashion your piece into a hanger cover suitable for protecting your favorite blazer or dress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.8866%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/8985\/5837\/files\/Heirloom_4.jpg?v=1786472035\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.6634%;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e Piece a quilt with quick quilting techniques, then quilt it in the hoop with edge-to-edge quilting and learn how to turn a border corner, all on a BERNINA 990 or B 790 ULTRA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.8866%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/8985\/5837\/files\/001___webb_9037524c-ba50-4424-842e-f5fdb2cf4073.jpg?v=1786472186\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTrack two: Adam Sew Fun Brings it on! Join Adam Rateliffe from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.adamsewfun.com\/\"\u003eAdamsewfun.com\u003c\/a\u003e for some fun Longarm olympics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100.089%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.6634%;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay 1: Making new habits and Breaking Bad ones. You will load a quilt backing, batting, and top with Adam as he gives you tips and training and educates you on the best tools to use to be as efficient as possible when preparing your quilts on the frame. You'll also practice your freemotion skills, have time to get your groove on with doodling on the machine, creative background fills, plus more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.8866%;\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/8985\/5837\/files\/Adam_Rateliff_in_action.png?v=1786472370\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.6634%;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay 2: Who needs a sewing machine... pshaw! You will construct a tote bag from scratch on only the Q24 using rulerwork, freemotion and some creative encouragement from Adam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.8866%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/8985\/5837\/files\/Adam2.jpg?v=1786472034\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.6634%;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay 3: Once again, who needs a sewing machine when you can stitch and flip your heart out to create a pieced quilt on the Q Series Frame. After the quilt is pieced, you will use Q-matic to add your special quilting touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.8866%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/8985\/5837\/files\/Adam1.jpg?v=1786472036\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegistration Fee includes the following:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll supplies and materials to create the projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse of all machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnacks and lunch every day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial Shopping Discount at BERNINA of Naperville on Friday, November 20, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are traveling from out of town\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLodging recommendations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hyatt.com\/hyatt-house\/en-US\/chixw-hyatt-house-chicago-naperville-warrenville?src=agn_koddi_crp_chico_ppc_22371741092_Conversion_House_Google_Search_English_CHIXW_Warrenville_Paid_Brand_CrossDevice_1x1_google_Koddi-TopUp-Evergreen-Brand_e_hyatt%20house%20naperville\u0026amp;gad_source=1\u0026amp;gad_campaignid=22371741092\u0026amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwkOvTBhDgARIsAKUNyRvhGryJjSupjqLSnmXG6SoE5IgrJQ1PTdT5Hg2Ze4nTRAHGVr5YPDcaArPzEALw_wcB\"\u003eHyatt House - Hyatt House Chicago\/Naperville\/Warrenville \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-615d82dc-7 gsMLqA\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hyatt.com\/hyatt-house\/en-US\/chixw-hyatt-house-chicago-naperville-warrenville?src=agn_koddi_crp_chico_ppc_22371741092_Conversion_House_Google_Search_English_CHIXW_Warrenville_Paid_Brand_CrossDevice_1x1_google_Koddi-TopUp-Evergreen-Brand_e_hyatt%20house%20naperville\u0026amp;gad_source=1\u0026amp;gad_campaignid=22371741092\u0026amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwkOvTBhDgARIsAKUNyRvhGryJjSupjqLSnmXG6SoE5IgrJQ1PTdT5Hg2Ze4nTRAHGVr5YPDcaArPzEALw_wcB\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e27554 Maecliff Drive, Warrenville, IL 60555, United States of America: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-a28c9df8-0 dTFTIv\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTel: \u003cspan dir=\"ltr\"\u003e+1 630 836 2960\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hyatt.com\/hyatt-place\/en-US\/chizw-hyatt-place-chicago-naperville-warrenville?src=corp_lclb_google_seo_chizw\u0026amp;utm_source=google\u0026amp;utm_medium=organic\u0026amp;utm_campaign=lmr\"\u003eHyatt Place - Hyatt Place Chicago\/Naperville\/Warrenville\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-615d82dc-7 gsMLqA\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hyatt.com\/hyatt-place\/en-US\/chizw-hyatt-place-chicago-naperville-warrenville?src=corp_lclb_google_seo_chizw\u0026amp;utm_source=google\u0026amp;utm_medium=organic\u0026amp;utm_campaign=lmr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e27576 Maecliff Drive, Warrenville, IL 60555, United States of America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sc-615d82dc-9 beqUom\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hyatt.com\/hyatt-place\/en-US\/chizw-hyatt-place-chicago-naperville-warrenville?src=corp_lclb_google_seo_chizw\u0026amp;utm_source=google\u0026amp;utm_medium=organic\u0026amp;utm_campaign=lmr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sc-a28c9df8-0 dTFTIv\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTel: \u003cspan dir=\"ltr\"\u003e+1 630 836 9800\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hyatt.com\/hyatt-place\/en-US\/chizw-hyatt-place-chicago-naperville-warrenville\/policies\" class=\"sc-ea41bd51-0 dTvuOn\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/en-us\/hotels\/chinv-residence-inn-chicago-naperville-warrenville\/overview\/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0\"\u003eResidence Inn - by Marriott Chicago\/Naperville\/Warrenville\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28500 Bella Vista Pkwy, Warrenville, Illinois, USA, 60555 - \u003ca dir=\"ltr\" href=\"tel:%20+1-800-331-3131\" class=\"phoneNumber t-font-s uppercase m-0 pb-2\"\u003eToll Free:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\"\u003e+1-800-331-3131\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetreat fee does not include Travel Costs or Hotel stay. If you are staying at one of our recommended hotels, we have made shuttle arrangements from the hotel to and from the Creative Center and\/or BERNINA of Naperville each day for a nominal fee. More will be determined as classes fill.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BERNINA of Naperville","offers":[{"title":"The Domestic Loop with Gayle","offer_id":50481128538351,"sku":null,"price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Longarm Olympics with Adam","offer_id":50481188995311,"sku":null,"price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/8985\/5837\/files\/Sweatshirt.jpg?v=1786472014","url":"https:\/\/www.berninaofnaperville.com\/products\/creative-center-takeover-retreat","provider":"BERNINA of Naperville","version":"1.0","type":"link"}