Patchwork & Quilting

Level: All Levels

Venue: Lilac barn at Mother Hubbard

2025 Patchwork retreats at Lilac Barn and Walnut Arbour

Come for a sewing retreat in the spring and autumn 2025

Dates

March 31st to April 4th

Autumn date to be confirmed

Walnut Arbour is next door to the studio and is a 5 star converted barn with swimming pool, jacuzzi, hot tub and ensuite bedrooms.

The idea is that you come and sew, chat, learn from each other and enjoy the facilities. Lunch , tea and coffee would be provided.

The studio has recently been renovated with new roof etc.

for more information contact Cherry  07836 685195

 

Details to come

Fee returnable up to 2 weeks prior to course less admin fee £10

Pocket Tutor… an Essential guide to Patchwork and Quilting is available from Dawn

About The Retreat

More details later but

You will be welcome to come for a day, a few days or the whole week staying at Walnut Arbour the retreat is suitable for for all, we can all learn more! Students will be able to sew as much or as little as they please…you are here to enjoy yourself and take in the ambiance of the Somerset Levels and all that it offers. Beginners are very welcome as are those with experience, we try to cater the course to the individual.

Outings can be made to Quilting shops, or local attractions…Wells Cathedral, Street (factory outlets) Glastonbury and its Abbey or the local Willow and Basket Centre.

Places will be limited which allows plenty of room for cutting, design, and ironing boards. A great way to make new friends

Contact:

Cherry: cherry@lilac barn.co.uk  |  Tel: 07836 685195

see website  www.lilacbarn.co.uk

Dawn: email: [email protected] to enrol or for more informati

Tel 07813 610405

Self Catering Accommodation available at

    • Holly Farm Cottages (4 Star) 01823 490828 also B and B, contact Holly Farm directly
    • Windmill Retreat, Middlezoy TA7 0PD 01823 698831,
    • Hectors Barn. Stathe Rd, Burrow Bridge, Bridgwater TA7 0RY
      Phone: 01823 698034

Air Bnb

The Old Forge, Fivehead, TA3 6PJ

The Frog -Secluded hideaway on the Somerset Levels

B and B’s, Hotels

  • Frog St Farmhouse, Hatch Beauchamp 01823 481883 Louise and David Farrance
  • Summerhousebandb.com   Hatch Beauchamp 07717177006  Keith Hammon
  • Devonshire Arms, Long Sutton, 01458 241271
  • Farthings, Hatch Beauchamp 01823 480664

Please come equipped with the following:

  • Sewing machine
  • Sewing kit (to include tape measure, sharp scissors, pins and walking foot)
  • Cutter, Ruler and cutting board
  • Fabric  (Contact Dawn or Cherry if you need advice on this).