Donna Struntz
Donna, creator of Handmade by Ying with Donna, launched her first sewing video in 2022 and has since built a vibrant community focused on sewing, longarm quilting, and pattern making. Through her engaging sew-alongs, weekly livestreams, and practical teaching style, she helps quilters of all levels grow their skills with confidence.
Since 2023, Donna has hosted retreats across WV, PA, TN, KY, and MD, offering workshops in Bargello, quilt-coat construction, and foundation paper piecing (FPP). She brings warmth, clarity, and encouragement to every class and is excited to share her passion with makers at Hidden Falls Farm Retreat.
Events with Donna Struntz
Stitch & Stay 'Open Sew' RetreatOctober 5 - 11, 2026
Stitch & Stay – An Open Sew Retreat w/ Donna: Work on Any Project with Expert Guidance & Support! All-inclusive quilting retreat with meals, lodging, and an exclusive quilting excursion! Instructor: Donna Struntz of Handmade by YingDates: Oct 5 – Oct 11, 2026Location: Hidden Falls Farm Retreat • Nancy, Kentucky Join us for a relaxing and inspiring Open Sew Retreat with Donna of Handmade by Ying with Donna. With extensive teaching experience—both online through her thriving YouTube community and in-person through workshops and retreats—Donna brings a warm, knowledgeable, fun, and encouraging presence to the sewing room. This retreat is perfect for quilters…
Twists & Turns: A Bargello Quilting Retreat Hosted by Donna StruntzOctober 4 - 10, 2027
Join Donna Struntz of Handmade by Ying for a creative and immersive Bargello quilting retreat at Hidden Falls Farm Retreat in Nancy, Kentucky. This retreat is hosted as a private retreat experience that has been opened to public registration. Whether you are new to Bargello quilting or already love the movement and artistry of these stunning quilts, this retreat is designed to help you relax, create, and fully immerse yourself in the process. Participants will work from two coordinating Jelly Rolls while learning how color placement, strip arrangement, and cutting techniques work together to create the flowing movement Bargello quilts…