Crazy Patchwork & Slow Stitch 2 Day Retreat - 5th and 6th September

Create. Stitch. Embellish. Slow down and let your creativity run gloriously wild.

Join me for a wonderfully creative weekend exploring the colourful, textural world of Crazy Patchwork and Slow Stitching.

When - Saturday 5th September and Sunday 6th September - 10am – 3pm (If you require lunch, please bring it. Tea, coffee and copious amounts of biscuits supplied)

Where - The Creative Barn, Seaton Grange Offices, Grange Lane, Seaton, Uppingham, Rutland, LE15 9HT

This is a class for anyone who loves fabric, texture, hand stitching, embellishment and making something beautifully unique. Over two relaxed and inspiring days, we will build a richly layered crazy patchwork background before bringing it to life with hand embroidery, decorative stitches, texture and slow stitching techniques.

There are no perfect points, no matching seams and absolutely no pressure here. This is about playing with fabric, experimenting with stitch and enjoying the process.

On Day One, we will create our crazy patchwork foundation using a mixture of fabrics, colours and shapes. I will guide you through construction methods, fabric choices and design ideas, with plenty of tips to help you create a balanced, interesting piece full of character. You can event incorporate pieces of fabric that mean something to you, to give your piece even more meaning!

On Day Two, we slow things down and add the magic. Using embroidery stitches, decorative threads, beads, trims, lace and embellishments, we will transform your patchwork into a richly stitched textile artwork bursting with personality.

Whether you prefer vintage, bright and bold, shabby chic, beautifully coordinated or gloriously eclectic, your project will be entirely your own.

This workshop is creative, mindful, slightly addictive and enormous fun.

During the weekend you will learn:
• Crazy patchwork construction techniques
• Fabric placement, colour and texture play
• Decorative embroidery and embellishment ideas
• Slow stitching and mindful hand sewing techniques
• Ways to combine fabrics, lace, trims, buttons and decorative details
• Tips for creating a balanced and visually exciting design

Suitable for:
Beginners and experienced stitchers welcome. No embroidery expertise needed – just a willingness to play, experiment and enjoy stitch.

Materials:
Basic materials provided. Feel free to raid your fabric stash and bring along favourite scraps, lace, ribbons, buttons, trims, beads or treasured textile bits you would love to include.

What could you make?
Your finished piece could become a cushion panel, bag panel, wall hanging, journal cover, textile artwork… or simply a beautiful stitched sampler to treasure.

Expect fabric, thread, creativity, good company and a very happy kind of stitchy chaos.

Come and spend a weekend sewing with me – and discover just how joyful slow stitching can be!