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Back-Basting Appliqué and Redwork Hand-Stitching Weekend
3 days from £569pp
Your Tour Includes
- 2 full days of tuition with Carolyn Forster, kit included
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- Tea, coffee and snacks throughout the weekend
- Services of an experienced Retreat Manager
Experts
Holiday Overview
Escape for a relaxing weekend of creativity, stitching and inspiration as we explore the techniques of back-basting appliqué and traditional redwork embroidery. Set in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere, this retreat is perfect for anyone who wants to develop their confidence in hand-sewing techniques while spending time with like-minded crafters.
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Itinerary
Please choose your preferred 3 day itinerary
Skill Level: Beginners and beyond.
Requirements List: The kit will have most of what you need for the projects, but please bring your own fabrics (background and appliqué fabrics in fat ¼ sizes) and/or threads (neutral 50wt sewing thread and coloured stranded embroidery floss) if you would like to personalise your project. Basic hand sewing kits with thimbles and small applique pins, fabric snips, fabric scissors. Pencils to mark fabric designs. Extra table lighting if required.
Make your own way to the hotel and check in to your room from 3pm. Get to know your expert, Retreat Manager and fellow crafters over dinner this evening.
Included Meals
- Dinner
Today we’ll focus on learning and building confidence in back-basting appliqué. You will be guided step-by-step through preparing fabrics, transferring designs, and understanding how colour and fabric choices can enhance your work. Using the back-basting appliqué technique, you will practise accurate stitching while learning plenty of helpful hints and tips along the way, stitching your own appliqué panel which can be finished as a cushion front, mini-quilt, or developed further at home.
Throughout the day, there will be opportunities to explore variations on the basic techniques.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Highlights
- Workshop
Today we’ll expand our hand-stitching skills by exploring the traditional art of redwork embroidery. Using appliqué designs as inspiration, you’ll learn how to transfer designs onto fabric and stitch them using classic redwork techniques. You’ll discover why this style of embroidery became popular from the 1930s onwards because of its simplicity and decorative charm.
Following the workshop, depart the hotel and make your own way home.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Highlights
- Workshops
Tour Notes: Although there are no mobility requirements for this tour, please note that you will need to be able to make your own way between our workshop room, your bedroom and the restaurant, which could involve walks of up to 5 minutes. If you require full disabled access, please check with us before booking.
Accommodation
You will stay for two nights at the Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club.
Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club
Set in beautiful grounds, the Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club features an 18-hole golf course, modern leisure club including indoor swimming pool, an elegant restaurant and bar. The stylish bedrooms each have free Wi-Fi access and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All rooms feature a cosy seating area, tea/coffee facilities, iron/ironing board, hairdryer, and a private modern bathroom.
Hotel Facilities
- 3 Star
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Indoor Swimming Pool
- Gym
Room Facilities
- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Free Wifi
Single Supplement from £65.00
Hotel
Whether you’re travelling by car or train Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club on the outskirts of Daventry is easily accessible from the M1,M6, M40 and a short drive from Northampton and Coventry. By Car: Close to the M1, J16 and J18 and 14 miles from the M6 – Free on-site parking (electric car points are chargeable) By Rail: 11 miles from Northampton and Rugby railway stations. 7 miles from Long Buckby railway station.
