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We have 2023 Crew Cab. Turbo 6 cylinder. Leer shell. Double bike rack loaded with 2 heavy e-bikes. Loaded with suitcase and camping gear.

When on winding mountain roofs or anything where elevation changes even gradually, my partner gear shift constantly like a race car and usually uses gears 2-8 constantly. I get flung all over the place as passenger. It’s like a road race care experience for me.

Is this constant gear shifting necessary /recommended vs just staying in drive and using brakes and acceleration?

Hi! I’m looking from some quilting retreats on the west coast - several days of immersion type thing.

Here are some I’ve found across the US:

🪡 Lake Gaston, NC — Cabin in the Woods Quilters

Multiple retreat sessions throughout the year at Lake Gaston, with a fully equipped studio (no need to bring your own machine), hot tub access, and class projects like foundation piecing and curved piecing. Summer, September, and October sessions available.

🔗 cabinquilters.com

🌊 Ferry Beach, ME — Quilting by the Bay

Three sessions in 2026: Spring (April 16–19), Summer (August 28–September 4), and Fall (October 22–25) at the Ferry Beach Retreat & Conference Center in Maine.

🔗 ferrybeach.org

🎷 New Orleans, LA — Cotton Cuts Stitchin’ in the Big Easy

A week-long luxury quilting retreat at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in the French Quarter, featuring 7 days of sewing, 2 full days of instruction from designer Giucy Giuce, a swag bag, local excursions, and a live mystery quilt reveal.

🔗 cottoncutsretreats.com/nola-2026

🧵 Hamilton, MO — Missouri Star Quilt Retreat (July 21–24)

Visit “Quilt Town USA” with shopping, retreating, and quilty fun, including access to the Missouri Quilt Museum and individual sewing stations. Transportation from Kansas City International Airport is available.

🔗 ronatheribbiter.com

🏛️ Paducah, KY — AQS Seam Quilt Retreat

Four unforgettable days of quilting with one instructor, one project, and a focused hands-on learning experience. Group lunches and evening events bring all attendees together, while your learning happens in a private classroom setting.

🔗 americanquilter.com/seam

🌿 Quitman, TX — Stitchin’ Heaven Silver Shores Retreat (Oct 21–25)

A five-day quilting retreat at the Stitchin’ Heaven Retreat Center focused on foundation paper piecing, guided by a Quiltworx Certified Instructor. Includes excursions and meals.

🔗 stitchinheaven.com

☀️ Oxnard, CA — Laundry Basket Quilts Fall Retreat (Sept 21–24)

A 3.5-day retreat with designer Edyta Sitar, including 2 dinners, 3 lunches, 24-hour sewing room access, trunk shows, and daily access to Edyta for questions and demos.

🔗 laundrybasketquilts.com

✂️ Seattle, WA — Quality Sewing 3-Day Retreat (May 14–16)

Three full days of sewing and quilting with 4 hands-on classes from industry experts, snacks, lunches, and class materials included. A PJ Open Sew Night add-on is also available.

🔗 qualitysewing.com