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Floral Circles Machine Piecing Weekend
3 days from £595pp
Your Tour Includes
- 2 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday
- 2 days tuition with Janet Goddard
- Use of a Bernina sewing machine throughout the weekend
- Tea/coffee during workshops
- Access to the hotel gym and swimming pool
- 10% discount on all pre-booked spa treatments
Experts
Holiday Overview
On this expert-led weekend retreat at the Crown Spa Hotel, you will stitch a quilt of many circles. Learn how to piece the blocks to achieve smooth seams with no puckers. The workshops will cover single and double pieced curves, curves with added applique, and curves incorporating foundation piecing.
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Itinerary
Please choose your preferred 3 day itinerary
Skill level: Some patchwork knowledge. Participants need to be able to use a rotary cutter and stitch an accurate ¼” seam
Techniques covered: Machine pieced single and double curves, machine applique, foundation piecing
What to bring: You will be provided with a kit list detailing fabrics and materials approximately 4 weeks in advance
Check in to your room from 3pm. Join your expert, retreat manager and fellow guests for dinner this evening.
Included Meals
- Dinner
Today Janet will introduce you to curved piecing and we’ll machine piece blocks with both single and double curves.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Highlights
- Workshop
Today we’ll look at how to add applique to our curved blocks using machine applique. We’ll also look at foundation piecing, finishing techniques and quilting. You will then depart the hotel and return home.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Highlights
- Workshop
Please note: Private off-street car park for 17 cars is available at a charge of £10 per night November – April and £15 per night May – September. This must be booked in advance. Please contact the hotel directly on 01723 357400. There is usually ample on street parking facilities around the hotel. Hotel reception can provide you with a parking permit on arrival for £5.00 (2 day) and £10.00 (4 days).
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 bedroomand 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 4-star Crown Spa Hotel.
Crown Spa Hotel
Exuding luxury and style, the 4-star Crown Spa Hotel is the oldest hotel in Scarborough. Retaining many of its original architectural features, the hotel has been refurbished to offer contemporary, modern facilities whilst still preserving its rich history and heritage. The hotel’s excellent restaurant serves a unique blend of European and Yorkshire cuisine, with tasteful décor and a relaxing atmosphere creating the perfect setting. Enjoy pre or post-dinner drinks in the bar, either on the inviting sun terrace or in the well-furnished lounge, and take advantage of a fantastic range of leisure facilities, including a gym, indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room and more. With a spectacular location just metres from the beautiful South Beach, the Crown Spa Hotel promises a memorable stay.
Hotel Facilities
- 4 Star
- Fridge Available for Medical Requirements
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Vegetarian Meals
- Indoor Swimming Pool
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Gluten Free Menu
- Sauna or Steam Room
- Gym
Room Facilities
- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Safe Box
- Shower and Bath
- Telephone
- Free Wifi
- Iron or Trouser Press
