Find upcoming cross-stitch conventions, retreats, and events all in one curated place. This regularly updated guide highlights the biggest annual cross-stitch events, regional retreats, designer-hosted gatherings, and community stitch-ins across the U.S. and beyond. Whether you’re planning your first stitching getaway or want to follow your favorite designers on the road, this list helps you discover dates, locations, and links fast.
At Frogging News, I hand-pick and verify every event so you can easily find where stitchers are gathering next. Use this page to plan your travel, follow trending retreats, and stay in the loop as new cross-stitch events are announced throughout the year.
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List of Cross-Stitch Cons and Retreats
Looking for currently bookable trips first? Start with the newest year, then scan by virtual, cruise, or in-person events.
Event formats vary. Some retreats include lodging, while others require a separate hotel booking. I recommend checking each event’s official page for current registration and accommodation details.
2027
Ocean Cruise
- Event: Stitch Sea Italy
- Hosted by: Anabella’s Shop
- When: TBD 2027
- Website: anabellas.net/cross-stitch-retreats
- Event: 2027 Samplers at Sea
- Hosted by: Jean Farish of Stichers’ Escapes
- Special Guests:
- Barbara Hutson / Queenstown Samplers
- Brendon Kirk / Fox & Rabbit
- Claudia Dutcher Kistler / Dutch Treat Designs
- Karen Kirk / Fox & Rabbit
- Kathleen Littleton /Cross Stitch Antiques
- Vickie Jennet / Needlework Press
- Where: Bermuda cruise departing from New Jersey
- When: May 16-23, 2027
- Website: stitchersescapes.com/2027-needlework-cruise
- Event: FlossTube@Sea 2027
- Hosted by: Jean Farish of Stichers’ Escapes
- Special Guests:
- Jean Farish of Jean Farish Needleworks
- Holly from Mrs. Jones Stitches
- Sheri from Colorado Cross Stitcher
- Where: Caribbean cruise departing from Florida
- When: February 21-28, 2027
- Website: stitchersescapes.com/flosstube-cruise-2027
In-Person
United States
- Event: Autumn
- Hosted by: Anabella’s Shop
- Where: Boston/Cape Cod, Massachusetts
- When: October 2027
- Website: anabellas.net/cross-stitch-retreats
- Event: Summer
- Hosted by: Anabella’s Shop
- Where: Lake George, New York
- When: August 2027
- Website: anabellas.net/cross-stitch-retreats
- Event: Spring
- Hosted by: Anabella’s Shop
- Where: Denver, Colorado
- When: April 2027
- Website: anabellas.net/cross-stitch-retreats
- Event: Winter
- Where: The Florida Keys
- When: February 2027
- Website: anabellas.net/cross-stitch-retreats
2026
Virtual
- Event: Jingle Ball
- Hosted by: Lindy Stitches
- Special Guests: Various designers
- When: December 4 – 6, 2026
- Website: lindystitches.com/pages/virtual-events
- Event: Harvest Moon Hangout
- Hosted by: Lindy Stitches
- Special Guests: Not yet announced
- When: September 25 – 27, 2026
- Website: lindystitches.com/pages/virtual-events
- Event: Midsummer Stitch
- Hosted by: Lindy Stitches
- Special Guests: Various FlossTubers
- When: July 18 – 19, 2026
- Website: lindystitches.com/pages/virtual-events
- Event: Spring Mingle
- Hosted by: Lindy Stitches
- Special Guests: Hands on Design
- When: May 15 – 17, 2026
- Website: lindystitches.com/pages/virtual-events
- Event: The Great Australian Cross Stitch Shindig
- Hosted by: Paddock Lane Designs
- Special Guests: Paddack Lane, Frog Cottage, Mojo Stitches, more…
- Where: Virtual
- When: January 25 – 26, 2026
- Website: paddocklanedesigns.com/en-us/products/the-great-australian-cross-stitch-shindig
Ocean Cruise
- Event: 2026 Escape to Norway
- Hosted by: Jean Farish of Stichers’ Escapes
- Special Guests: Kathy Rees of Needle Delights
- Where: Norway
- When: July 26 – August 2, 2026
- Website: stitchersescapes.com/2026-needlework-cruise-norway
- Event: Stitch Sea Alaska
- Hosted by: Anabella’s Shop
- Special Guests: Stitching with the Housewives
- When: June 8 – 16, 2026
- Website: anabellas.net/cross-stitch-retreats
- Event: FlossTube at Sea 2026
- Hosted by: Jean Farish of The Stitchers’ Escapes
- Special guests: Liz and Deb from Country Stitchers, Carol and Mike from Saltbox Stitcher
- Where: Caribbean
- When: February 21 – March 1, 2026
- Website: stitchersescapes.com/flosstube-cruise-2026
In-Person
Canada
- Event: StitchNorth Cross Stitch Retreat
- Hosted by: Evertote
- Where: Ontario, Canada
- When: October 23 – 25, 2026
- Website: evertote.ca/collections/stitch-north-retreat
- Event: StitchNorth Spring – 2nd Weekend
- Hosted by: Evertote
- Where: Ontario, Canada
- When: May 1 – 3, 2026
- Website: evertote.ca/collections/stitch-north-retreat
- Event: StitchNorth Spring – 1st Weekend
- Hosted by: Evertote
- Where: Ontario, Canada
- When: April 24 – 26, 2026
- Website: evertote.ca/collections/stitch-north-retreat
The Netherlands
- Event: Sampler Workshop with Jacob de Graaf
- Hosted by: Jean Farish of Stichers’ Escapes
- Special Guests: Jacob of Modern Folk Embroidery
- Where: Amsterdam
- When: August 3-4, 2026
- Website: stitchersescapes.com/sampler-workshop-with-jacob-de-graaf
United Kingdom
- Event: Caterpillar 2026 Stitch Retreat
- Hosted by: Caterpillar Cross Stitch
- Where: Coventry, England
- When: September 18 – 20, 2026
- Website: caterpillarcrossstitch.com/products/caterpillar-stitch-retreat-tickets
United States
- Event: Stitching in the Smokies: Giving Thanks for Stitchy Friends 2026
- Hosted by: Thread the Needle Stitchery
- Special Guests: Annie Turner – The Proper Stitcher
- Where: Tennessee
- When: November 12 – 14, 2026
- Website: look for the signup form URL in their Instagram post
- Event: Gathering of Friends
- Hosted by: Dyeing to Stitch
- Special Guests: Stacy Nash
- Where: Chesapeake, Virginia
- When: October 28 – 30, 2026
- Website: dyeing2stitch.com/fall-retreat/
- Event: Stitch Pluto 2026
- Hosted by: Dice & Needle
- Where: French Lick Springs Hotel, Indiana
- When: October 22 – 25, 2025
- Website: diceandneedle.com/stitchpluto2026
- Event: From Threads To Finishes
- Hosted by: Anabella’s Shop
- Where: Waynesville, North Carolina
- When: October 15 – 18, 2026
- Website: anabellas.net/cross-stitch-retreats
- Event: Branson Stitching Retreat
- Hosted by: PNPS Magazine & Show Me Stitchers
- Where: Branson, Missouri
- When: August 13 – 16, 2026
- Website: pnpsmagazine.com/stitch-stay-retreats
- Event: Queen City Stitch Retreat 2026
- Hosted by: Amy Mayberry, (fiberartsamy) and Maggi Flynn (kitschywips)
- Special Guests: Chatelaine Designs
- Where: Charlotte, North Carolina
- When: July 23 – 25, 2026
- Website: queencitystitchretreat.com
- Event: Stitching Along the River
- Hosted by: Maggie’s on Main
- Special Guests: Lindsey from Counting Puddles
- Where: Boise, Idaho
- When: July 10 – 12, 2026
- Website: maggiesonmainid.com/2024-stitching-on-the-river-retreat
- Event: Girlfriend Getaway
- Hosted by: Anabella’s Shop
- Special Guests: Kiralyn’s Needleart
- Where: Waynesville, North Carolina
- When: July 10 – 12, 2026
- Website: anabellas.net/cross-stitch-retreats
- Event: Children of the Thread (Witchy Stitcher)
- Hosted by: Cross Stitch Society
- Where: Estes Park, Colorado
- When: April 23 – 25, 2026
- Website: sites.google.com/view/crossstitchsociety/witchy-stitcher-retreat
- Note: Open registration appears available; membership requirement not specified.
- Event: Pioneer Woman Retreat
- Hosted by: Anabella’s Shop
- Where: Pawhuska, Oklahoma
- When: April 17 – 19, 2026
- Website: anabellas.net/cross-stitch-retreats
- Event: From Thread to Finish
- Hosted by: Anabella’s Shop
- Special Guests: Stitching with the Housewives
- Where: Charleston, South Carolina
- When: February 5 – 8, 2026
- Website: anabellas.net/cross-stitch-retreats
Archived for Reference
Older events are kept here for reference and pattern-spotting, but always check the organizer’s current page for the latest dates and registration details.
2025
- Event: Stitch Sea™ Cruise
- Hosted by: Anabella’s Shop
- When: TBD 2025
- Website: anabellas.net/cross-stitch-retreats
- Event: 2025 Escape to Alaska
- Sold out! Get on their email list for future cruises
- Hosted by: Jean Farish of The Stitchers’ Escapes
- Website: stitchersescapes.com
- Event: Stitching in the Smokies
- Hosted by: Thread the Needle Stitchery
- Where: Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
- When: November 6 – 8, 2025
- Website: threadtheneedlestitchery.com/pages/events
- Event: Stitch Pluto 2025
- Hosted by: Dice & Needle
- Where: French Lick Springs Hotel, Indiana
- When: October 23 – 26, 2025
- Website: diceandneedle.com/stitchpluto2025
- Event: All Things Autumn
- Hosted by: Anabella’s Shop
- Special Guests: Plum Street Samplers
- Where: Williamsburg, Virginia
- When: October 16 – 19, 2025
- Website: anabellas.net/cross-stitch-retreats
- Event: Stitch West
- Hosted by: Snug Harbor Crafts
- Special Guests: Tiny Modernist
- Where: Salt Lake City, Utah
- When: October 17 – 19, 2025
- Website: anabellas.net/cross-stitch-retreats
- Event: Autumn
- Hosted by: Anabella’s Shop
- Special Guests: Erica Michaels Designs and Sweet Wing Studio
- Where: Asheville, North Carolina
- When: September 18 – 21, 2025
- Website: anabellas.net/cross-stitch-retreats
- Event: Needlework Galleria
- Where: 2 Convention Center Plaza, St. Charles, Missouri
- When: September 4 – 6, 2025
- Website: www.needleworkgalleria.com
- Event: Summer in the Mountains
- Hosted by: Anabella’s Shop
- Special Guests: Little Robins Designs and Paisley & Polka Dots
- When: August 14 – 17, 2025
- Website: anabellas.net/cross-stitch-retreats
- Event: NeedleFest Summer Getaway
- Hosted by: Needlework with Jim
- Where: Exton Hotel and Conference Center Exton, PA
- When: July 31 – August 3, 2025
- Website: needleworkwithjim.com/NeedleFestPASummerGetaway
- Event: Spring Cross Stitch Retreat – All Things Disney
- Hosted by: Anabella’s Shop
- Special Guests: Stitching with the Housewives
- Where: Orlando, Florida
- When: May 15 – 18, 2025
- Website: anabellas.net/cross-stitch-retreats
- Event: Celebration of Needlework
- Hosted by: Pam Reed of Olde Colonial Designs
- Where: DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Nashua, New Hampshire
- When: May 14 – 18, 2025
- Website: celebrationofnw.com
- Event: Winter Cross Stitch Retreat
- Hosted by: Anabella’s Shop
- Where: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- When: February, 2025
- Website: anabellas.net/cross-stitch-retreats
- Event: 2025 FlossTube at Sea
- Sold out! There is a waiting list in case there is a cancellation
- Hosted by: Jean Farish, Stitchers’ Escapes
- Special Guests: Sunshine Stitchers, Michelle of Bendy Stitchy
- Where: Caribbean Islands
- When: January 25 – February 1, 2025
- Website: stitchersescapes.com
2024
- Event: The Jingle Ball
- Hosted by: Stephanie Webb of Lindy Stitches
- Where: Virtual
- When: December 6 – 8, 2024
- Website: https://thejingleball.net/
- Event: Christmas in Williamsburg 2024
- Hosted by: Needlework with Jim
- Where: Holiday Inn & Suites Williamsburg-Historic Gateway NEW VENUE!
- When: December 4 – 8, 2024
- Website: needleworkwithjim.com/ChristmasinWilliamsburg
- Event: Stitching in the Springs
- Hosted by: Valkyrie Stitchworks
- Where: Mills Park Hotel, in Yellow Springs Ohio
- When: November 8 – 10, 2024
- Website: valkyriestitchworks.com/retreats
- Event: Stitchin’ in Vermont
- Special Guest: Karen Dudzinski of Textured Treasures
- Where: Lake Morey Resort Fairlee, Vermont
- When: November 5 – 7, 2024
- Website: www.jweventsgroup.com/stitchin-in-vermont
- Event: New Jersey NeedleFest 2024
- Hosted by: Needlework with Jim
- Where: The Women’s Club Of Glen Ridge Glen Ridge, NJ
- When: October 19 – 20, 2024
- Website: needleworkwithjim.com/NJNEEDLEFEST
- Event: Stitch North Retreat
- Where: Brampton, ON, Canada
- When: October 25 – 27, 2024
- Website: www.evertote.ca/collections/stitch-north-retreat
- Event: Queen City Stitch Retreat
- Special Guests: Autumn Lane Stitchery
- Where: Charlotte, North Carolina
- When: Oct 17 – 19, 2024
- Website: www.queencitystitchretreat.com
- Event: Autumn Cross Stitch Retreat
- Hosted by: Anabella’s Shop
- Special Guests: Erica Michaels Designs and Sweet Wing Studio
- Where: Asheville, North Carolina
- When: October 11 – 13, 2024
- Website: anabellas.net/cross-stitch-retreats
- Event: Beach Stitching Retreat
- Hosted by: Barefoot Needleart
- Where: DoubleTree Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- When: October 3 – 6, 2024
- Website: www.barefootneedleart.com/pages/beach-retreat-oct-2024-registration-opens-february-17-2024-10-00am
- Event: Gathering of Friends
- Hosted by: Dyeing to Stitch
- Special Guests: Alma Allen of Blackbird Designs
- Where: Hyatt Place Greenbrier Chesapeake, Virginia
- When: September 26 – 28, 2024
- Website: dyeing2stitch.com/fall-retreat
- Event: 141 Pep Rally 2024 Cross-Stitch Retreat
- Hosted by: Chantelle’s 141 Design Company
- Special Guests: Stitching with the Housewives
- Where: The Commons of Williamston, Williamston, MI 48895
- When: September 19 – 22, 2024
- Website: www.chantelles141.com/module/class/515451/pep-rally-2024-cross-stitch-retreat
- Event: Stitching in the Wild – Second Weekend
- Hosted by: GaRon Stitchery
- Where: Montgomery, Alabama
- When: September 19 – 22, 2024
- Website: www.garon-stitchery.com
- Event: Stitching in the Wild – First Weekend
- Hosted by: GaRon Stitchery
- Where: Montgomery, Alabama
- When: September 12 – 15, 2024
- Website: www.garon-stitchery.com
- Event: NeedleFest Summer Getaway in PA
- Hosted by: Needlework with Jim
- Where: The Exton Hotel and Conference Center Exton, PA
- When: August 1 – 4, 2024
- Website: needleworkwithjim.com/NeedleFestPASummerGetaway
- Event: Tomorrow’s Heirlooms Retreat
- Where: Doubletree Guest Suites & Conference , Downers Grove, Illinois
- When: July 26-28 2024
- Website: www.tomheir.com/tomorrows-sampler-club.html
- Event: Stitching Along the River
- Hosted by: Maggie’s On Main
- Special Guests: Dirty Annie’s Southern Style
- Where: The Riverside Hotel Boise, Idaho
- When: July 26 – 28 , 2024
- Website: www.maggiesonmainid.com/2024-stitching-on-the-river-retreat
- Event: A Weekend In Waco
- Hosted by: Anabella’s Shop
- Where: Waco, Texas
- When: June 26 – 28, 2024
- Website: anabellas.net/cross-stitch-retreats
- Event: All Things Spring Retreat
- Hosted by: Anabella’s Shop
- Where: Asheville, North Carolina
- When: May 17 – 19, 2024
- Website: anabellas.net/cross-stitch-retreats
- Event: Celebration of Needlework
- Hosted by: Pam Reed of Olde Colonial Designs
- Where: DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Nashua, New Hampshire
- When: May 14 – 19, 2024
- Website: celebrationofnw.com
- Event: Stitch Sea™ Cruise
- Hosted by: Anabella’s Shop
- Where: Coco Cay Bahamans
- When: March 15 – 18, 2024
- Website: anabellas.net/cross-stitch-retreats
- Event: Stitchers Hideaway Winter Escape
- Where: Historic Publick House Inn, Sturbridge, Massachusetts
- When: February 19 – 23, 2024
- Website: www.stitchershideaway.com/html/winter_escape