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Janet Goddard

4 tours from £529pp

Expert Overview

Janet is a quilt designer, teacher and author. She regularly teaches workshops throughout the UK covering a variety of skills and techniques and enjoys sharing her knowledge with others. Patchwork and quilting is her first love and not a day goes by when she isn’t stitching, talking about stitching or thinking about stitching! Janet is the author of several books featuring patchwork, quilting, bag making, applique, upcycling and English paper piecing. She is a regular contributor and pattern writer for sewing and patchwork magazines and has written over two hundred patterns for a variety of publications. Janet also designs projects for fabric companies.

4 Holidays available from £529pp

Textiles
NEW

Join us on an inspiring summer escape in the UK, combining textile heritage, beautiful gardens and English Paper Piecing with Janet Goddard.

  • 2 full-day workshops with Janet Goddard, kit and refreshments included
  • 5 nights half-board accommodation
  • 2 lunches
  • Visits, entrance fees and coach travel as per the itinerary
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager
  • Driver gratuities

Availability:

  • 2027 9th August
Travel Options
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Patchwork & Quilting
NEW

On this weekend with Janet Goddard, create an optical illusion quilt – perfect for showcasing favourite fabrics and using scraps from your stash.

  • 2 full days of tuition with Janet Goddard
  • Use of a Bernina sewing machine
  • 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

Availability:

  • 2027 18th June
Travel Options
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Patchwork & Quilting

Explore the heart of Tuscany through its rich textile heritage and enjoy a full-day workshop with your expert.

  • A full-day hand stitching workshop with your expert, kit and refreshments included
  • 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in a superior room
  • 2 3-course dinners with wine, water and coffee
  • Excursions, visits and coach travel as described in the itinerary
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager
  • Tips for drivers and local guides
  • City tax

Availability:

  • 2027 5th November
Travel Options
  • By Air By Air
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Patchwork & Quilting
NEW

With Janet Goddard, create a striking optical illusion quilt, exploring colour, piecing and design on this relaxed, creative weekend retreat.

  • 2 full days of tuition with Janet Goddard
  • Use of a Bernina sewing machine
  • 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

Availability:

  • 2027 16th July
Travel Options
  • Join Direct Join Direct

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Janet Goddard

Janet Goddard

Janet is a quilt designer, teacher and author. She regularly teaches workshops throughout the UK covering a variety of skills and techniques and enjoys sharing her knowledge with others. Patchwork and quilting is her first love and not a day goes by when she isn’t stitching!
Wendy Gardiner

Wendy Gardiner

Wendy Gardiner has been influential in the sewing industry for many years and is an internationally accredited sewing guru. She wrote The Great British Sewing Bee, From Style to Stitch which accompanied the fourth series of the show.
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