Join us March 13 – 15, 2026 in Auburn, Maine for the fourth annual SOME Spring Getaway! Registration closes December 31, 2025!

Event Overview

Schedule:

TIME TBD: Registration Meet & Greet
6:30 – 9:30 PM: Autumn Thread Keep Finishing Class

Saturday

8:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Classes
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Classes
TIME TBD: Mini Merchandise Mart
TIME TBD: Dinner

Sunday

8:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Classes
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Classes

Location

Hilton Garden Inn, Auburn Riverwatch
14 Great Falls Plaza, Auburn, Maine

Venue and booking information can be found below, in the Accommodations section.

Registration Fees:

SOME Chapter Members: $299
New England Region Members: $324
All Others: $349

Includes

• Meet & Greet
• Studio Time
• Mini Merch Mart
• Friday Finishing Class*
• Saturday Classes*
• Saturday Lunch & Dinner
• Sunday Classes*
• Sunday Lunch

*Class attendance is included, but kits must be purchased separately during registration.

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Class Options

Choose your weekend experience:

• Friday evening class (open to all registrants)
• One 1-day class + Studio Time
• Two 1-day classes (Saturday + Sunday)

Friday Evening

Autumn Thread Keep (Finishing Class)

This lovely thread keep, based on an antique pattern, is designed to hold five spools of sewing thread.

INSTRUCTOR: Cissy Bailey Smith
SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Beginner
TECHNIQUE(S): Counted Thread, Finishing.
KIT COST: $60
PREWORK: The linen components must be embroidered and attached at home, so they are prepared for the finishing class.

KIT INCLUDES:

• Linen (40-count)
• Au Ver A Soie 100.3 (5 Spools)
• Accentuate
• Comic Board
• Lining Fabric
• Ribbon

STUDENTS MUST BRING:

• Embroidery Scissors
• Needles

Saturday

Sampler Stories Huswif

Create a beautiful huswif featuring motifs from Scottish and English samplers. Measures 8″ wide and 4″ high!

INSTRUCTOR: Cissy Bailey Smith
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
TECHNIQUE(S): Counted Thread, Finishing.
KIT COST: $95
LINEN OPTIONS: 32ct, 35ct, or 40ct

KIT INCLUDES:

• Linen
• Instruction Guide w/Chart
• Needle Point, Inc. Silks (11 Half-Skeins)
• Gloriana Silks (4 Yards)
• Accentuate (2 Yards)
• Au Ber A Soie 100.3 (1 Spool)
• Silk Ribbon

STUDENTS MUST BRING:

• Embroidery Scissors
• Needles

Barn Owl Necklace/Wall Hanging

Learn how to create layered bead embroidery and beaded spiral ribbon fringe! Can be worn as a necklace or modified into a wall hanging.

INSTRUCTOR: Holly Bean
SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Beginner
TECHNIQUE(S): Bead Embroidery
KIT COST: $145

KIT INCLUDES:

• Base Materials (Cork and Sensuede Backing)
• 1 1/0 and 15/0 Seed Beads
• All Focals, Components, and Findings

STUDENTS MUST BRING:

• Beading Needle (Size 11)
• Fireline Crystal Beading Thread (8lb)
• Scissors (Not your “good” ones!)
• E6000 Glue
• Loctite Super Glue
• Beading Mat

Sunday

Scottish Castle Etui

Build a castle for your Highland Holiday! This delightful etui is a showstopper!

INSTRUCTOR: Cissy Bailey Smith
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
TECHNIQUE(S): Counted Thread, Finishing
KIT COST: $180
LINEN OPTIONS: 36ct or 40ct Flax & Needle Steinbeck Linen

KIT INCLUDES:

• Linen
• Au Ver A Soie d’Alger Silk (14 Skeins)
• Au Ver A Soie Accentuate 100.3 (1 Spool)
• Gloriana Silks (4 Yards)

STUDENTS MUST BRING:

• Embroidery Scissors
• Needles

Poseidon Seas Bracelet

Love Abalone? Then you’ll love creating this glowing bracelet using bead embroidery techniques!

INSTRUCTOR: Holly Bean
SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Beginner
TECHNIQUE(S): Bead Embroidery
KIT COST: $95

KIT INCLUDES:

• Base Materials (Cork and Sensuede Backing)
• 1 1/0 and 15/0 Seed Beads
• All Focals, Components, and Findings

STUDENTS MUST BRING:

• Beading Needle (Size 11)
• Fireline Crystal Beading Thread (8lb)
• Scissors (Not your “good” ones!)
• E6000 Glue
• Loctite Super Glue
• Beading Mat

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Accommodations

Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch
Special rate: $129/night (available Thursday-Sunday)

All rooms include Keurig coffee maker, microwave, mini-fridge, and free Wi-Fi! Pet-friendly rooms are available (limit to 2 pets, max). Parking is complimentary. Hotel amenities include an indoor pool, fitness center, and on-site restaurant.

Reservations

• Online booking link
• Phone: 207-784-4433, Option 1 (Our group code is 90D.)
• Booking Deadline: February 11, 2026

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Registration Details

Important Dates

• Registration Deadline: December 31, 2025
• Deposit: $100 (kit fees due with balance)
• Balance + Kit Fees Due: January 31, 2026

Cancellation Policy

Partial refunds (-$100) are available through January 15, 2026.

HOW TO REGISTER

Print out and complete the SOME Spring Getaway 2026 Registration Form.

Contact

Questions? Email the event coordinator, Barbara Hepburn.