At Buttermilk Basin, we set the bar for our “hands on” workshops & creative curated events both in-store & online!
Since we have become a “destination” quilt shop, it never ceases to amaze us that people travel from across the country to shop our store and take part in our happenings! Their enthusiasm is contagious, and they are over the moon excited to be here! It’s SEW exciting!!! At the same time, we see many familiar faces and have many locals who grace our shop weekly and have been partaking in our happenings since we first had our small shop on Central Ave. For that, we are so grateful! Many, from both near and far, wait with anticipation as our calendar events go up (monthly) to take part in one or many of our next event(s) with such joy in their hearts, eager to create something with their hands!
With that being said, we are thrilled to post our calendar of events for the first part of 2023! And, if you haven’t taken part in any of our events, THIS IS THE YEAR! I must make up for lost time as I was sooo busy doing a “book tour” and healing from broken ribs in 2022! I am going above and beyond to make this year my most creative, exciting & memorable year ever with each of you! I am looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new friends as we gather and create. I love my community… especially the ability to come in the Basin as strangers and leave as friends!
With that being said, we are excited to bring you 4 EPIC WOOLSTOCKS this year! We are switching it up this year for a fun twist! Here are the options:
WOOLSTOCK Sessions:
Cottage Garden Sōrie * April 20th-22nd
Come, porch sit with Stacy, as she takes you thru a sentimental stroll down memory lane of her days growing up out in the country surrounded by 3 generations of strong & creative women. Learn who she got her green thumb from as you create vintage inspired blooms projects inspired by Great Grandma Lily’s flower garden up the hill. Gather a “pocket full of stitches”, build (or stitch) a bird house, dig in & get your hands dirty at our “Cottage Garden Sorie” and start planting the seeds of your seasonal décor thru needle & thread that will fit right into any springtime vignette. Take a bit of Stacy’s garden home with you and cherish memories made thru sentimental stitches.
July 13th-15th * Vintage Christmas in July
Christmas doesn’t have to come once a year! The story says that “Christmas in July” was first celebrated at a summer camp in 1933 at Brevard, NC complete with fake snow, a decked out tree, a gift exchange and, of course, Santa! We all know no one is as passionate and adorns the holiday season quite like Stacy does and even though there will be no real snow in July in MN, she, with help from her merry elves will help you get ahead and make it the BEST “Handmade Christmas” this year in our inspiration filled wonderland! We will be making a keepsake recipe book filled with everyone’s FAV holiday recipes {and nibbling on fresh baked holiday cookies}, having a gift exchange and if we’re lucky Santa will make his presence! You will experience Santa’s workshop in full production, jolly merry making as you stitch your way through holiday projects to create a warm and welcoming home for the holidays.
August 17th-19th * Merrie Halloween
“When the witches go riding and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers, it's almost Halloween! It’s time to get your “spook on” and rekindle those childhood memories as a youngster during Halloween! Stacy will be sharing some of her most FAV Halloween costumes and giving you all the details on her exciting Halloween ventures! We will be having a “Decorate your Halloween Hat Contest”, Halloween Scavenger Hunt and more ghoulish fun! And… don’t forget to get your bucket ready as you stroll through our “Trick or Treat” bar! Of course we will be stitching, creating and making delightfully spooky designs to decorate your home in style!
October 12th-14th * Christmas Stitched
There is no such thing as “too” much Christmas décor! We will be opening up “Santa’s Workshop” early this year for you all to be able to enjoy the most wonderful season to the fullest! Let Stacy’s collection of Christmas designs add a dash of whimsy and seasonal charm to your home this holiday! We will be making a keepsake recipe book filled with everyone’s FAV holiday recipes {and nibbling on fresh baked holiday cookies}, having a gift exchange and if we’re lucky Santa will make his presence! You will experience a winter wonderland full of jolly merry making as you stitch your way through holiday projects to create a warm and welcoming home for the holidays.
You can register by calling the shop at 763-792-0638.
We miss you & look forward to seeing you at one (or 4) of our WOOLSTOCK Events!
WOOLSTOCK 3-Day Workshops Events at the Shop *
A {3} Day weekend of Handwork Workshops, Creative Inspiration & EPIC Shopping...making it a highly anticipated one-of-a-kind, {unforgettable} event & experience at Buttermilk Basin, in Spring Lake Park, Minnesota!
Stacy loves wool and collects old buttons; she enjoys sharing her creativity & passion for handwork, she dreams of an event where women can gather, share & build friendships... & shop until the cows come home, she sets the setting in the Northern Suburbs of the Twin Cities, where Buttermilk Basin & her retail shop reside, between the bountiful seasons, she makes it a {bucket list} event worth waiting for, where memories are made & projects are crafted… by thy hands!
Grab your girlfriends & make it the BEST WEEKEND EVER!
Fee: $395 per session * Register online, instore or by phone 763-792-0638
Fee includes: Patterns & wool (or wool & cotton) kits for ALL projects
Hot fresh coffee from Caribou or Starbucks daily in the am, tasty lunches, sips & snacks!
Evening party with food, games, prizes and MORE!
Fee is non-refundable for any reason & must be paid at time of registration. If you can not attend for some reason, we will ship everything directly to you the following after the WOOLSTOCK session you registered for is finished. Or, you can find another person to go in your place.
Our past events have included:
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Day 1: Large wool project * Show & Tell
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Day 2: Medium wool project * Evening Party
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Day 3: Round Robin Mini Sessions
- Added Extras: Pin Cushion/Needle Keep Exchange, Bingo, Games, Gifts from well-known companies, Contest, Specials exclusive to attendees & More!
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Unlimited access to shopping at BB throughout the days!
Lodging:
A block of 25 discounted rooms (all standard rooms with 2 queen beds & complimentary breakfast) has been reserved for each of the 4 Woolstock events at one of two local hotels (each less than 2.5 miles from the shop). Note that all blocks will automatically be released ~30 days prior to the start of each event (see specific dates below). You can still make reservations after those dates if rooms are still available, but it will not be at the discounted rates.
April Woolstock (April 20-22)
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
5995 Rice Creek Parkway, Shoreview, MN 55126
612.255.0562
Rooms reserved for April 19-22
Rate: $129/night + tax for single or double occupancy, extra adults $10/night
Call hotel directly at 651.784.6000 & ask for Buttermilk Basin discounted rate
Rooms will be released March 19
July Woolstock (July 13-15)
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
155 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
507.262.1653
Rooms reserved for July 12-15
Rates: July 12 $103/night + tax, July 13-15 $180/night + tax for single or double occupancy, extra adults $10/night
To make reservation, either call toll-free 1 (800) 333-3333 or reserve online at www.radissonhotelsamericas.com/en-us/brand/country-inn & use Promotional Code 2307BUTT under the More Search Options section
Rooms will be released June 12
August Woolstock (August 17-19)
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
5995 Rice Creek Parkway, Shoreview, MN 55126
612.255.0562
Rooms reserved for August 16-19
Rate $179/night + tax for single or double occupancy, extra adults $10/night
Call hotel directly at 651.784.6000 & ask for Buttermilk Basin discounted rate
Rooms will be released July 12
October Woolstock (October 12-14)
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
5995 Rice Creek Parkway, Shoreview, MN 55126
612.255.0562
Rooms reserved for October 11-14
Rate $149/night + tax for single or double occupancy, extra adults $10/night
Call hotel directly at 651.784.6000 & ask for Buttermilk Basin discounted rate
Rooms will be released September 11
Please reach out to our event coordinator, Becky for any questions you may have! She is happy to help! Shop phone 763-792-0638.
