Welcome to Dirty Annie Retreats, where the fun stays clean! Be quick, our spots run out faster than you'd think! Remember, book and pay swiftly to secure your place. Changed your plans? No worries! You'll be refunded up until 45 days before the start of the retreat, excluding the non-refundable deposit of $50. Just a heads up, we hold the right to refuse admission. No hard feelings, we just want a happy retreat for all!

🤠 Bigger in Texas 2025 Drum Workshop – FREE for Attendees!

Get ready to stitch, stuff, and strut your Texas pride in this exclusive free workshop at the Dirty Annie Bigger in Texas retreat!

This workshop is absolutely free and will be led by our very own Wanda Woman, who will guide you step-by-step through the finishing process with her signature mix of skill, sass, and stitching know-how.

The featured design is a bold “Bigger in Texas 2025” drum showcasing the iconic Dallas skyline—a perfect memento of your time deep in the heart of Texas!

Before you arrive, stitch the chart using any colors and threads you love, on 16-count Aida or 32-count Linen.

Then, pack your supplies and join us at the retreat where we’ll assemble this fabulous drum together!

✂️ What to Bring:

  • Your pre-stitched “Bigger in Texas 2025” chart
  • 6" square of coordinating fabric (for the bottom of the drum)
  • Lightweight iron-on interfacing (don’t apply it yet!)
  • Coordinating floss for basting
  • Ribbon or trim for the top
  • A decorative pin to finish it off – you can make your own or grab a darling one from Just Another Button Company

💡 What You’ll Learn:

In this hands-on finishing class, you’ll learn how to:

  • Shape and stuff your drum evenly
  • Apply interfacing and construct the base
  • Add finishing details like bows, trim, and that perfect pin-top flourish!

🎁 Why You’ll Love It:

You'll leave with a gorgeous keepsake commemorating your time at the retreat—and it’s just as bold and beautiful as Texas itself. Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or new to drum finishes, you’ll have a blast crafting alongside your Dirty Annie crew.

Let your creativity run wild, bring your supplies, and don’t miss this fun, free session with Wanda Woman herself—because everything’s Bigger in Texas!

Book Your Hotel

We're taking over the Embassy Suites DFW South in Irving, TX, where free shuttles whisk you from DFW airport to our breakfast buffet paradise. Pack up the family—6 Flags and endless fun await just 6 miles away! Book a King or double Queen suite starting at $139, and forget about parking fees; as long as you book through my special link, parking is free (normally $15 per day). We have also secured special room rates for the Thursday before for those who like to come in a day early but these rooms are extremely limited. Book your room quickly before they run out of rooms in our block! Prices will go up!

*Important! When you click on the hotel link it will automatically assume you are staying 3 nights. To change this you must go to the top right hand corner where in Blue it says “Edit Stay”. Next you will see the dates in the line just below “Edit Stay”. Click on those dates to change them. Call or text me if you need help. 817-797-4088

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