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Sewing. Enjoying. Connecting.
A place for sewing together in our patchwork groups and workshops, patchwork retreats, as well as a longarm quilting machine.
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Inside the Yurt studio
The inside of my studio still needs alot of things sorting out, as I only opened it a week ago in February 2024.The design wall will be erected properly with another board to add to it. That'll be so worth it as it'll almost span the width of that back wall. I've never had one before, so I find that exciting!
All the tools and equipment are in there to help you with your sewing but you do need to bring your sewing machine and fabrics for your projects of course. Many people prefer to use their own rotary cutters etc as you're used to them but it's good to know you have back up and don't have to bring cutting mats and irons etc. There's a big table in the kitchen area which is set up for cutting mainly. The contents of the website shop are hidden in the back room too. So if you wanted to grab a quick cuppa before or after cutting (as come on, we all know cutting is nobody's fave task) please feel free!
The Yurt sewing studio
My studio is in a building called the Yurt, in my garden in Neston, Cheshire. It's not made of canvas as you can see but it was nicknamed that during construction. I'll tell you the story when you visit.
It has a very practical yet cosy feel, with all the tools to help with your sewing, as well as people to form a community with and understand your enjoyment of all things patchwork and quilting.
The sewcials just have 4 people attending, so that's a nice small group to give inspiration and support to and receive lots of help, advice and friendship in return.
Let's get sewing.
To make bookings - check the sewcials and workshops page.