Story and Photos by Katharine Wagner @joli.point www.jolipoint.com When my friend Julia Navik shared her idea for a fun, welcoming retreat centered around needlepoint and friendship, I knew I was in. I was lucky enough to attend Julia’s inaugural Stitch & Stay Retreat while also getting a behind- the-scenes look at what goes into hosting one. It was an unforgettable weekend filled with meeting new friends, learning new skills, surviving a tornado (!), and spending time doing

By Julia Navik @Fairlywell_handmade When Abbey of Saturnalia Stitching announced their inaugural retreat, the theme was so perfect for me that I set an alarm for registration. Letters & Thread combined some of my favorite things: stitching, talking about books, and a stunning bed and breakfast in Ann Arbor, MI. Thursday, Nov. 13 Abbey greeted us the first night with pizza, salad, many snacks and sweets, and even a hosted wine and beer bar. I was so thrilled to meet people i