Come Join Us at the Black Hills Quilt Camp in Northeast Wyoming — June 12-15, 2023. Registration is open.

32nd Annual Quilt Retreat!

Founded in 1991, come join us in 2023 for our 32nd annual quilt retreat at Mallo Camp in northeastern Wyoming!

Beautiful Camp Location

Located at Mallo Camp north of Newcastle, Wyoming, this retreat features a location and amenities second to none.

11 Courses over 4 Days

In 2023 we are offering eleven courses over four days.  There are five one-day classes, one day-and-a-half class, two two-day class, two half-day classes and a fun ice breaker class on Monday night.


Come join us in our 32nd year of quilting together.  Take time to do something for yourself!  Have you ever dreamed of taking three days off from the distractions of work and housekeeping to go to a beautiful, secluded place and just quilt?  If this is your dream, then the Black Hills Quilting Retreat is for you!

This annual event is held at Mallo Camp, located on the Wyoming side of the beautiful Black Hills just off U.S. Highway 85 between Newcastle and Sundance, Wyoming.  It is situated in a quiet valley beside a gurgling creek, amidst towering pines.

We will be offering a variety of classes to appeal to everyone from beginners to experts. In 2023 we are offering 11 classes over four days, including on Monday night a Mystery Ice Breaker class will be offered, just for fun! On Tuesday and Wednesday evening, we had the ever-favorite show-n-tell, for instructors and participants.   UFO space is always available for anyone who just wants to complete projects.

2023 Classes

Snowball Mystery Ice Breaker

THIS CLASS IS FULL AND CLOSED. This is not a mystery quilt class. It is for anyone one who wants to get to know people in the camp. We will play sewing games and have a fun, themed party with a few surprises and lots of laughing. Bring a beverage of your choice. SPACE LIMITED […]

Diva Wallet

The Diva Frame Wallet is the perfect accessory for every lady no matter her age or style. Keep cash, change and cards neatly organized in this easy to make, beautiful frame wallet.   Perfect use for a border print, or fun novelty print that doesn’t quite fit anywhere else!

Evening Kites

Kite blocks are the focus of this quilt, this version looks like it is set against a darkened sky.  A perfect design for someone who likes a little challenge.  This is a template quilt with the Evening Kites Templates within the pattern.  Four different quilt blocks make up this quilt: Three different kite blocks and […]

Place Mats & Napkins

The kit will make six place mats, and 4 napkins or a 4-panel table runner. You may use your own 10″ panel fabrics. Bring four coordinating fabrics that may or may not be used. Panel fabrics in a variety of holiday themes are available in half-yard cuts at Strawberry Patch Quilt Shop, Newcastle, WY

Sashiko and Visible Mending

THIS CLASS IS CANCELED Students will be introduced to the history and cultural aspects of Sashiko, textiles, materials, dyes and Boro embroidery and the more modern concept of visible repairs to rejuvenate worn or damaged textiles and other objects. A slide show will be presented of Sashiko/Boro/Repaired items for inspiration and examination. This is a […]

Easy Diamonds

This two-day class is suitable for any quiltmaker and teaches two separate quick piecing techniques. Easy pieced diamonds that are usable in so many ways and my fast-flying geese. Two days will allow students to master each technique and complete of come close to compleKng a project. “52×64” – size can be easily adjusted. Try […]

Scrap Pillow Cover

This is a fun, improv, free-form technique. The size of the pillow cover depends on the pillow that the student wishes to cover. Dig into those scrap bins for bits and pieces, or grab that jelly roll, charm pack, or layer cake that you just had to have but haven’t figured out the best project […]

Whirly Blooms

Learn three of the designer’s favorite quiltng elements (Flying Geese, Square-in-a- square, and Triangle-in-a-Square) to make a fun and happy Whirly Blooms quilt, designed to go with Riley Blake’s Midnight Garden fabric collection. Whirly Blooms is a repeating 16″ block, allowing the student to find their rhythm and get quite a few blocks done in […]

Big Fat Wedding Ring

We will use an applique method for the rings that was developed by Quiltsmart Interfacing.  It is a unique way to create the wedges/rings and combine them onto your background to create a stunning effect.

Bento Box

This is a fun portable project – prepare the squares in advance and then stitch on the go. The size of the quilt is determined by the number of folded squares. Charm pack friendly. Techniques of folding fabric and hand quilt as you go. (5” squares). Machine or handwork.

Super Simple Pinwheels

This project teaches a quick and easy method for piecing pinwheels. Suitable for any quilt maker interested in fast projects. Invaluable for any fast project need. Fabric requirements are for a project 44”x56”. Easily enlarged if desired or bring fabrics and design you own quilt.