YLI Retreat Center
The YLI Threads Retreat Center is Utah’s premier location for quilt retreats. Whether you're a seasoned quilter or new to getting your seams straight, our retreat center is the perfect place for you to unwind, chat, and quilt in a place that feels like home.
Create and Retreat
Schedule your retreat in one of our four creative rooms to accommodate your quilting needs. Our layouts comfortably accommodate your sewing machines, embroidery machines, fabric, and thread stashes. We are closed on Sundays and major holidays.
We have negotiated room rates with the La Quinta Inn, which is only a two-minute walk away from our retreat center. Please click the hyperlink to view available rooms at discounted rates.
- Room A is our mid-sized space, roomy enough for small guild retreats of up to 24 quilters.
- Room B is our small space, perfect for friendly gatherings. It comfortably fits up to 12 quilters.
- Room C is ideal for larger groups, easily accommodating up to 76 quilters.
- Room D is our smallest space for groups of up to 10 quilters.
Use of our rooms is free of charge. Whether you're planning a guild meeting or a private group sewing day, we provide a comfortable, creative environment. Fill out the form below to request a reservation.
Room Request Form
Free Resource
Become a Thread Master
We recently updated our Thread Mastery Booklet to make it even more useful for quilters and sewists. This guide addresses the most common questions we receive, from selecting the right thread to understanding cross and stack wound threads, and how to properly adjust top tension on a sewing machine.
- Covers thread fibers, types, and weights
- Learn to match thread weight with needle size
- Troubleshooting guide for common thread issues