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Wendy Gardiner

1 tour from £2,695pp

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.

1 Holidays available from £2,695pp

Textiles

Join your expert as we travel by rail to the beautiful Alsace region of France and visit the renowned Carrefour Européen du Patchwork.

  • 2 days at the Carrefour Européen du Patchwork
  • 1 full-day and 1 half-day workshop with your expert, kit included
  • Return Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris and TGV to Colmar
  • 7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
  • 2 evening meals
  • Excursions and visits as described in the itinerary
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager
  • Gratuities for the guides and drivers

Availability:

  • 2027 14th September
Travel Options
  • By Rail By Rail

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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.
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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