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