{"product_id":"my-happy-place-class-applique-with-dena-rosenberg","title":"My Happy Place Staycation Retreat- Appliqué with Dena Rosenberg","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeptember 19–20, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreat yourself to a creative weekend getaway—without leaving town.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin us for two inspiring days of stitching, learning, laughter, and friendship at The Intrepid Thread's My Happy Place Staycation Retreat featuring internationally recognized appliqué artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDena Rosenberg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're looking to sharpen your appliqué skills, spend uninterrupted time with your sewing machine, or simply enjoy a weekend surrounded by fellow makers, this special event is designed to feel like a retreat while keeping you close to home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour Retreat Includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo full days of instruction with Dena Rosenberg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful appliqué project and expert guidance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLunch and snacks on both Friday and Saturday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen sewing time until 9:00 PM each evening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA welcoming, relaxed atmosphere with plenty of time to stitch, visit, and create\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDoor prizes, surprises, and special retreat treats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Class Kit is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/intrepidthread.com\/products\/my-happy-place-staycation-retreat-kit\" title=\"Retreat Kit\"\u003eavailable separately here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchedule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriday, September 19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClass instruction 10:30 AM- 5:00 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLunch and refreshments included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen Sew until 9:00 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaturday, September 20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClass instruction 10:30 AM- 5:00 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLunch and refreshments included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen Sew until 9:00 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a \"staycation-style\" retreat and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edoes not include overnight accommodations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Local guests can enjoy the convenience of returning home each evening, while out-of-town attendees are welcome to arrange lodging at one of the many nearby hotels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpace is limited to ensure a comfortable and personal learning experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCome spend a weekend immersed in creativity, make new friends, learn from one of the best appliqué teachers in the industry, and leave inspired to continue your stitching journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMy Happy Place\u003c\/strong\u003e - A class created exclusively for The Intrepid Thread\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis 2 day class will be filled with fun and learning.  First you'll learn how to make the beautiful woven basket using bias strips.  Then it will be time to fill it with wonderful flowers.  The flowers will be created with the broderie perse technique and needle turn applique. Dena will be there to guide you every step of the way. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCreate your own Happy Place where you are only limited by your own imagination.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAbout Dena:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eDena Has over 25 years of teaching experience.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eA precision piecer and Marti Michell Grand Ruler, Dena is also an avid appliquer.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eApplique Away on Galveston Bay, Baltimore on the Prairie, Academy of Appliqué, International Quilt Festival in Houston and various quilt guilds and shops fill her resume.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHer applique roots are grounded in Baltimore Album, however,\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eher love is broderie perse having been a student and friend of Cynthia Collier’s since she moved from Georgia to Texas.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eDena looks at quilting as a journey that leads you from one technique to another\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eBorn in West Virginia, Dena’s grandmother was a quilter making quilts more for necessity to keep a large family warm more than beauty. Although Dena never witnessed her grandmother quilt, she owns several quilts she created and her prized procession is one that was made just for her. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eDena met her husband David commuting into New York City from New Jersey on a bus to work. They have been married over 39 years and have one son and daughter. Three grandsons and a granddaughter fill their lives with joy and they love spending as much time with them as possible \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eTeaching is Dena’s passion and she loves passing her love for quilting on to others while having fun doing it. Helping her students on their own quilting journey is something Dena feels privileged to do. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Intrepid Thread","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45286578225261,"sku":null,"price":197.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/4935\/5373\/files\/5C106CD7-D1B1-4A34-8CE6-374C5EBECE5D.jpg?v=1781784480","url":"https:\/\/intrepidthread.com\/products\/my-happy-place-class-applique-with-dena-rosenberg","provider":"Intrepid Thread","version":"1.0","type":"link"}