Quilting 2026

September 7 - 11 or September 14 - 18

Session One Registration

Session Two Registration

A quilting conference is a relaxing, dream vacation for new and experienced quilters when the setting is the lovely and historic Star Island and the Oceanic Hotel. The rocking chairs are waiting and the sewing machines are humming. Touring the island, soaking in the atmosphere and quilting with old friends and new, are just a few of the island pleasures available out on Star Island. Ocean breezes, the call of the seabirds and the chanting of the crew as boats arrive and leave the dock, are the amazing setting for a quilting conference that includes your room, your meals and your ferry to and from the island. Jean Kearney and Jaci Lawson, your quilting Captain and First Mate, will be providing demonstrations and arranging for special events such as parties, ice cream socials and games.

Website

www.backriverbags.com

Program Leaders

Jean Kearney, Certified Square in a Square Instructor and Jaci Lawson, Art Quilter and Pattern Designer – Co-Registrars

Program Fee

$160/person

Room & Board

The rates below are per person for the full length of the conference.

Standard Shared: $615| Standard Single: $860

Motel Shared: $765| Motel Single: $1,105

Boat Schedule

Session 1

Departure from Portsmouth TBA

Departure from Star Island TBA

Session 2

Departure from Portsmouth TBA

Departure from Star Island TBA

Questions?

Email Jaci Lawson, Art Quilter and Pattern Designer at Back River Bags & check out the Art Quilt Blog.