Daisy Aschehoug
Foundation Paper Curves
June 14-20, 2026 |$1295
Paper Curves is a piecing technique that combines straight-line foundation paper piecing with a series of nested curves. The Paper Curves workshop gives you the ability to explore an endless number of secondary designs that will overlap your curves!
Learning Objectives
Master the basics of machine foundation paper piecing. Learn how to use paper guides for precise seam placement.
Develop Original DesignsYou'll learn how to reverse-engineer your ideas using a special sketch exercise and paper blanks that match Daisy's curved templates.
Refine fabric selection skillsYou'll use tools like contrast, texture, and variation to select materials that support your visual goals.
Strengthen curved piecing skillsDiscover Daisy's strategy for maintaining accuracy when wrestling with layers of fabric and paper.
Create Precise, Matching SeamsMaking curved seams seem continuous is a breeze with Daisy's tips on seam matching.
Skill Level
This retreat is appropriate for the confident quilter.
What's Included In Retreat
● Meet and greet with hors d'oeuvres on Sunday, June 14th at 5:30 pm● Five days of instruction--Monday through Friday● Light breakfast items available ● Three lunches● Two dinners
Rent a Sewing Machine
If you need to rent a machine, we rent the The Bernina 350 Ricky Tims' Special Edition which is a great machine for quilters. You will have the option to add a sewing machine rental onto your retreat registration. Click here for more information about renting a machine.
Sunday, June 14, 5:30 pmMeet & Greet 5:30 pm
We kick off our retreat with hors d'oeuvres and an informal gathering to meet the instructor and your fellow participants.
Monday, June 15, 9 am to 4 pm
● Explanation of machine foundation paper piecing (lecture)● Practice with Daisy's pre-printed paper templates (work time)● Lunch● Paper piecing inspiration and design fundamentals (lecture)● Sketching and planning (work time)
Tuesday, June 16, 9 am to 4 pm
● Introduction to Curved piecing: the mechanics● Sewing curves with pre-cut fabrics. Skip the cutting and dive right into sewing to get used to sewing with curves. Experienced quilters can continue with project planning. (work time)● Lunch● Finalize project plan, select fabrics, begin sewing.
Wednesday, June 17, 9 am to 4 pm
Production day: continue sewing units
Thursday, June 18, 9 am to 4 pm
Joining units into blocks and joining blocks into a quilt top
Friday, June 19, 9 am to 4 pm
● Assessing block placement● Troubleshooting challenges, and final assembly● Group showcase
Supply List for Daisy Aschehoug Retreat
Basic Sewing Tools Required
Fabric
Yardage● 2 yards each of 3 or 4 colors● The colors can coordinate or be in high contrast with each other. ● Even if you'd like to work within one colorway (for example, all blues), it's helpful to have at least one fabric that creates contrast with the rest (for example, 2-3 pastel blues with one navy blue). ● Scraps ● My most versatile scraps are sized approximately 2 1/2 " by 4"● Depending on your sewing style and preference, you might enjoy smaller or larger scraps. ● Bring enough to cover approximately 2 yards. This might be hard to imagine but you will appreciate having variety and quantity with you, depending on your design's goals.
Other● You are welcome to bring fat quarters, jelly rolls, layer cakes, etc.● Workshops are a great opportunity to experiment with fabrics that have colors or patterns that seem difficult to work with. Feel free to bring fabrics that you hate (but also slip in some that you love as a backup plan!)
Rent a Sewing Machine
Weekly Sewing Machine Rental
We rent the The Bernina 350 Ricky Tims' Special Edition which is a great machine for quilters. Standard accessories for the sewing machine includes the slide-on extension table, the practical Free Hand System (FHS), the BERNINA walking foot as well as two additional feet for quilting and patchwork.
There are a limited number of machines available for rent, so reserve yours when you book your retreat. If you don't see a machine rental option, it means all the machines have already been rented.
$100 per class
Daisy Aschehoug
About Daisy Aschehoug
The author and quilt designer Daisy Aschehoug is known around the world for her work that mixes old and new quilting techniques. Daisy’s designs use curved piecing in new ways, blending exact shapes with graceful movement. Her inspiration comes from a mix of things: Nordic design, maps, and the idea of “nesting,” or how people use crafts to feel like they belong.
Her bestselling book, Quilting with Curves: 20 Geometric Projects, has established her as a leading voice in contemporary quilting. And her technical expertise and artistic vision have made her a sought-after instructor in workshops and retreats internationally. As both a teacher and maker, she emphasizes the balance between precision and creative freedom, helping students discover their own artistic voice while mastering their technical skills.
In Norway, Daisy works from her studio, where she has separate areas for quilting, long-arm quilting, and making templates with a laser cutter.
Beyond her studio practice, Daisy actively shares her craft through online platforms (@warmfolk), video workshops, and in-person teaching engagements. Her work has been featured in numerous quilting publications and exhibitions, showcasing how traditional quilting techniques can be reimagined for contemporary expression.
In June 2026, Daisy will share her expertise in curved piecing techniques to empower participants to explore new dimensions in their quilting while experiencing shared creativity.
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Cancellation Policy
If the Estelle Center must cancel a retreat, you will receive a full refund.
Your $450 deposit is non-refundable. However, if you cancel your reservation and the Estelle Center is able to fill your space, your deposit of $450 will be refunded less a $100 cancellation fee.
We have limited guest accommodations. If you cancel your room reservation at any time, you will be refunded your payment minus a $150 cancellation fee.
Payments
A deposit of $450 is required to register. The balance of $845 is due by April 15th 2026, 60 days before the start of the retreat.
After April 15, 2026, the full retreat cost of $1,295 is required to register.
Meals & Lodging
The Foundation Paper Curves Five-Day Quilting Retreat includes meet and greet with appetizers, light breakfast items, three lunches, two dinners, and five days of instruction. Other meals and lodging are not included in the registration fee.
Estelle's Upstairs guest rooms are available for retreat participants. There are single, double, and triple occupancy rooms that share a large bathroom down the hall. There is a separate button below where you can see which rooms are available and book a room.
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