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Wendy Gardiner

2 tours from £795pp

Expert Overview

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. She has successfully worked as a freelance writer, teacher and author all her working life, during which time she has held the role of editor of several leading sewing magazines as well as having written 23 books, presented 11 DVDs, and is a Craftsy.com tutor. She has been Brand Ambassador for the major commercial pattern companies, a presenter on Create & Craft TV and on Sewing Street TV.

Wendy passionately believes in passing on sewing skills and knowledge so that more people can make their own fashion and furnishings and realise it’s a pastime that can be fast, fun, fashionable and affordable. With today’s modern equipment and sewing machines, it really can be easy to sew and she loves to share that fact.

2 Holidays available from £795pp

Patchwork & Quilting

Join Wendy Gardiner to make a stylish bag on a Bernina sewing machine, perfect for cabin luggage or weekends away.

  • 2 full-day workshops with Wendy Gardiner
  • Use of a Bernina sewing machine
  • 3 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Sunday to breakfast on Wednesday
  • Unlimited tea and coffee during workshop breaks
  • Use of the hotel leisure facilities: gym, heated indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room (subject to availability)
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Services of an experienced Retreat Manager

Availability:

  • 2026 8th March
Travel Options
  • Join Direct Join Direct
Textiles

Join our experts on a fascinating and inspiring textile journey in Morocco, where ancient and modern traditions coexist in perfect harmony.

  • 4 half-day hand-stitching workshops with your expert
  • Workshops and experiences with local artisans
  • 12 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
  • 4 lunches and 6 evening meals
  • Excursions and entrance fees as described in the itinerary
  • Executive coach transportation
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager
  • Gratuities and local taxes

Availability:

  • 2025 1st November
  • 2026 1st November
Travel Options
  • By Air By Air
  • Join Direct Join Direct

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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.
Pat Archibald

Pat Archibald

Pat is a UK textile artist and tutor. Throughout her career, she has exhibited her work worldwide, won some wonderful awards, and even established Scotland’s first dedicated patchwork and quilting shop. Pat feels that each collection of quilts has its own unique identity.
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