Keep On Sewing Retreat, Coventry

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Held four times a year, the weekends run from Fri - Sun......you get your accomodation, food, lovely big workrooms, excellent teaching and most importantly lots and lots of sewing time, along with catching up with friends, old and new.

.....here's your next teaserGlorious Gardens and Beautiful Birds - with Gail LawtherJoin Gail for her inspiring workshop...
08/02/2025

.....here's your next teaser
Glorious Gardens and Beautiful Birds - with Gail Lawther
Join Gail for her inspiring workshop featuring lots of her fabulous Gardens and Birds designs. There’s something for everyone here and best of all you’ll make more than one project this weekend!
Suitable for all levels - even complete beginners - this gorgeous class from one of our best loved tutors is perfect if you love applique and easy laid back free motion/quilting techniques or want to learn how…
This is how it works. After booking, you receive a 'menu' with at least 24 designs to choose from. Gail prepares your folder - with templates in actual sizes plus your needs list so you can create your own personal mix’n’match projects this weekend!
I’ve done lots of Gail’s brilliant workshops myself, including Blossoms and Birds, Twilight Silhouettes, Cottage Gardens, Topping Topiary and loved all of them! Space won’t allow me to show you here all the choices you’ll have, but this is a taster to whet your appetite!!

Woohoo ...fancy a little teaser???Here's your 1st class for the April retreat...Bearmaking with Helen Smith I’m delighte...
06/02/2025

Woohoo ...fancy a little teaser???

Here's your 1st class for the April retreat...

Bearmaking with Helen Smith

I’m delighted that Helen will be repeating her very popular workshop. Already known for her lovely Quick and Easy workshops at Festival of Quilts she is well known to lots of KOS attendees as she’s a regular at KOS weekends. What you may not know is that she has a successful business making Memory Bears, Dolls, Quilts etc, and this weekend she’ll share her Bear making techniques.

It’s true to say that many a stuffed toy is spoiled by people not knowing quite how to ‘stuff’ properly or how to shape the features accurately (even though a wonky eyed bear may look cute...) so this weekend you’ll learn the ‘how to’ and avoid the ‘how not to’!!

Using a bespoke pattern, Helen will help you to make your very own ‘proper’ bear – approx. 18” tall complete with moveable joints - whether it’s in memory of a loved one or for a new family member - or indeed just because you fancy making your own bear to sit on a shelf or to cuddle!! All parts and gizmos for the jointed bears below will be supplied as a kit for approx. £35 - payable to Helen at the weekend (less than you would pay if you bought everything yourself individually!). This includes some very special stabilizer, stuffing, joints, bead weights and eyes for you to give your bear that professional finish.

On your requirements list, Helen will advise which fabrics are most suitable and where you can purchase them, such as the boucle and cuddle fleece used on her lovely bears below. Helen will also bring a pattern for a smaller non-jointed Memory Bear, like the blue bear because you may have time to make one like him too...

The booking forms have all gone out and places are filling up fast, so if you want to come then please return your form...
04/12/2024



The booking forms have all gone out and places are filling up fast, so if you want to come then please return your forms ASAP!!!

Also, I’m aware we’ve had lots of new members recently and just want to make sure that you’ve emailed Pam to be on the mailing list, so you don’t miss any of the news on future retreats. Even if you’re not coming to this next one, if you’re not on the mailing list then you may miss out on future retreats, so get those emails sent to Pam to get on the mailing list 😁

Some of you may already have spotted it, but the emails were sent last night along with the booking forms. So hurry up a...
01/12/2024


Some of you may already have spotted it, but the emails were sent last night along with the booking forms. So hurry up and get them filled in and sent back to Pam xx

Latest news from Pam… she has been on the phone with BT and they are hoping to have it sorted by Monday. I will let you...
30/11/2024



Latest news from Pam… she has been on the phone with BT and they are hoping to have it sorted by Monday. I will let you know on Monday, if it’s been sorted and when the emails have been sent xx

UPDATE: No emails have gone out yet, so don't panic!!!!! BT are trying to sort out why Pam can't send emails at the mo, ...
28/11/2024

UPDATE: No emails have gone out yet, so don't panic!!!!! BT are trying to sort out why Pam can't send emails at the mo, it may take another day or two, because they can't find the problem. We are currently trying to set up a new email address to avoid any problems in the future, but as you can appreciate, copying over the mailing list of email addresses will take time. I will announce on here when it's sorted and when the emails have been sent, so no one will miss out - Pam is very sorry but at the mercy of BT and random changes they have been making xx


Just to let you know, Pam is in the process of sending out emails, but BT have been making some changes recently and she's having problems sending them all together. You should all receive your email within the next 24 hours, please don't panic if a friend has got their email and you haven't received yours - it will arrive.

Your next teaser Class 3 – Creative Embroidery Techniques with Rachel BunneyExclusively for Brother and Bernina embroide...
16/11/2024

Your next teaser

Class 3 – Creative Embroidery Techniques with Rachel Bunney
Exclusively for Brother and Bernina embroidery machine owners!

Get those embroidery machines working hard, creating a collection of samples to show as many machine techniques as possible using a whole host of different stabilisers too! So what will you learn? Well, you’ll learn a variety of appliqué techniques, plus trapunto, cutwork, chenille, puffy foam to name but a few! There are at least 16 techniques for you to try out and experiment with - either to keep as samples (labelled with all the information needed to refer to at any time), or you can make them into a truly unique item such as a mini quilt, bag or cushion cover. The choice is yours!

Rachel has put together a kit costing approx. £35 (payable to Rachel at the weekend) containing everything you’ll need for this class
- Fabric, stabilisers, wadding – all cut and ready to use
- Threads
- USB stick loaded with the embroidery technique designs
- Clips and sample info cards

Extra Projects. There will be an opportunity to try out some other projects – such as embroidering directly onto card or creating your very own mini ‘in the hoop’ design layering elements on your machine's screen. More details will be on the requirements list. No embroidery software is required on this workshop but if you do have software, do bring it along with your laptop…

Here's your next taster for January!!!!Class 2 - Wild Gardens or Bluebell Woods - with Kate FindlayKate’s Wild Gardens ...
11/11/2024

Here's your next taster for January!!!!

Class 2 - Wild Gardens or Bluebell Woods - with Kate Findlay

Kate’s Wild Gardens workshop went down so well last April, I asked her to come back to KOS again. Luckily, she said yes!! Of course, those who did Kate’s workshop last year may want to do a different project this time, so this time it’s the stunning Bluebell Woods - just the job to brighten your mood on a dreary January weekend. Just look at those fab blues of the bluebells and those gorgeous trees!

If you missed the workshop last year, don’t worry as you’ll have the opportunity to do Wild Gardens this time because the January choice will be either Bluebell Woods or Wild Gardens! And, whichever you choose, you’ll learn how to do the other - so it’s a win win situation!!

Kate is a fab teacher bringing lots of the things you need for the workshop for a kit fee of just £15 – so the requirements list is soooo easy! That’s my kind of class!!

On this workshop you’ll collage together a preprepared fabric background, use stamps and ink, applique some flowers and leaves, add tree trunks and use a confetti technique applique before adding stitching!

Here are just a few tasters of what you can achieve with Kate...

Is everyone ready for a little taster on whats to come at the next KOS????Class 1 - In The Trenches – with Janice CroftR...
04/11/2024

Is everyone ready for a little taster on whats to come at the next KOS????

Class 1 - In The Trenches – with Janice Croft
Rainwear to be seen in!! Things have moved on from the traditional beige trench coat with a belt and capelet details -to the latest trend in pleated skirt trench coats or to a more relaxed colourful short coat with a hood. The choice is yours - so many fabrics to choose from - plain, novelty prints, camouflage, Liberty and William Morris are current faves…

Using waterproof cotton fabric, or water repellent fabric like gaberdine or polyblends for more warmth, you can create a unique design for the perfect rainwear for you. Ripstop nylon, soft waterproof canvas - both ideal to keep in the car or make a parka with a hood, deep pockets and shaped hem or maybe the casual pacamac styling.

This class is all about the lightweight coat. There are loads of patterns to choose from and any fabric you choose that isn’t already waterproof can be prewashed with Nikwax to make it water repellent (more details will be in the requirements list). So, join Janice to have fun designing and making it your own!!

So, what’s happening at KOS in January??You’ll get to know everything about each of the workshops over the next couple o...
01/11/2024

So, what’s happening at KOS in January??

You’ll get to know everything about each of the workshops over the next couple of weeks. Pam’s prepping the ‘Be Inspired’ leaflet as we speak! But for now, here are the tutors and brief descriptions of the workshops,

Class 1. Janice Croft – our lovely dressmaking and tailoring guru brings you - In the Trenches! – trendy rainwear that’s totally yours! Make your own waterproof jacket or coat.

Class 2. Kate Findlay – Wild Gardens or Bluebell Woods – a choice 2 fab workshops using collage, stamping, applique and stitching techniques etc. Check out Kate’s work online.

Class 3. Rachel Bunney – Machine Embroidery Magic – At last!! A workshop with the talented Rachel exclusively for all you Brother and Bernina embroidery machine owners!

Class 4. Of course, last but not least – it’s the DIYers where you can sew anything you like with the lovely friendly DIYers group….

Remember the only way to book on any of these workshops is when the booking forms are sent out together with the Be Inspired leaflet to the KOS mailing list, so ensure that Pam has your email details, you don’t want to miss out!

So, for now make sure you put the date in your diary – January 24th- 26th 2025.

Last little titbit for you......Additional Thursday Workshops. Lunch and all-day refreshments are included the workshop ...
13/08/2024



Last little titbit for you......

Additional Thursday Workshops. Lunch and all-day refreshments are included the workshop fee.

1. Needle Felting Projects with Carol Wise of The Makerss
We are delighted that Carol from The Makerss is teaching the popular chill out craft of needle felting.
Book on this workshop and you will receive a free kit to get you started in the morning (class starts at 11am) then choose from the many project kits that Carol will bring with her (or kits can be preordered at discounted prices from £15) to fill the rest of your day. Workshop Fee £69.00.

2. Thursday Social Sewing
Why not join the happy Thursday social sewing group. Arrive at the hotel anytime after 10 am on Thursday. Bring your own projects and just sew and socialize…before the weekend starts in earnest! Join in with the Thursday Social Sewing for just £45.

Booking forms and Be Inspired leaflet will be emailed out to you by Friday 16th August - who's getting excited???

Don't forget to email Pam to make sure you're on the mailing list, using the blue button above

13/08/2024

If anyone has any photos of what they achieved at the last retreat in July, can you spot pics in the comments, please xx

Here's your next teaser......Janice is not only our dressmaking guru but she also teaches fantastic bag making workshops...
12/08/2024



Here's your next teaser......

Janice is not only our dressmaking guru but she also teaches fantastic bag making workshops, so if you’re a ‘bag lady’ you’ll enjoy this class as there’s lots to choose from. Make one or more.... Bring your fabric and creativity, leave with a bag or two that you will love!
1. The Weekender Bag- Versatile carrier for all your clothes and toiletries. Big enough to cope and easy to carry. You may have seen a few of these around KOS still going strong. With its secret pocket, built in handles and sleeve to sit on a wheeled trolley, it’s made for travelling!
2. Sewing Machine Bag – Suitable for the smaller machines you take to class that only come with a plastic cover - this bag adds protection and looks good too! Made to measure it will be the perfect size to carry your machine safely in the car or store at home. Slip in a project or two and you’re good to go!
3. The Quilt as You Go Bag – ‘Stitch and Flip’ – ‘Franken’ - whatever you call this technique - it makes the most unique bag. Using scrap fabric with a foam or wadding back create a one-of-a-kind bag. Great stash buster! Any shape, any size with fabric/webbing or bought leather handles - the choice is yours!
4. Jelly Roll Bag The ever popular jelly roll bag! Another great stashbuster – so you don’t even need to buy a jelly roll....! Once you have the ‘tube technique’ mastered you can make the original design or come up with a few creations of your own. Lots of optional extras to add and a variety of closures and handles.

Here's another teaser for you...This machine embroidery unit workshop is exclusively for Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff owne...
06/08/2024



Here's another teaser for you...

This machine embroidery unit workshop is exclusively for Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff owners!! Jamie – his official title is ‘Senior product manager - Sergers and Accessories’ – but don’t let that put you off.. LOL) is teaching this workshop. Despite jetting between the UK, USA, Sweden and Europe, Jamie is heavily involved with research and development, but in between times is a prolific embroidery stitcher who has made many of the samples you’ll see on the companies’ websites.

He is a wonderfully patient teacher who will take you through all the fantastic embroidery techniques that these machines can do. Whether you’re a machine embroidery novice or an ‘old hand’ there’s bound to be some things you’ve never tried before (or maybe forgotten??), so let’s put these machines through their paces!!

You’ll create enough squares to make a sampler quilt/table runner/bag - whatever you fancy. Designs include Thread velvet, Chenille flowers, Cutwork (to make reverse applique), Yarn couching, Twin needle, Quilting using the Endless hoop (for borders), 3D Popup flowers, Felting (free standing using wool tops), Patchwork in the hoop using the metal hoops, plus lots more! You’ll use lots of different hoops such as so bring all your hoops along!! (We’ll have a limited number of hoops for you to borrow if you don’t already own them). So, let’s embroider!!!!

‼️ATTENTION ‼️ I’ve added the retreats for next year, you will find them in the ‘events’ section. Please note the April ...
25/07/2024

‼️ATTENTION ‼️

I’ve added the retreats for next year, you will find them in the ‘events’ section. Please note the April date has changed. So go and check them out and put them in your diary before you book any holidays 🤣🤣 and let us know if you’re coming by clicking the button. If you have any friends who you think might want to attend then please get them to email Pam to register interest and get put on the mailing list 😁 [email protected]

Emails with booking forms are being sent out today 😁
24/05/2024

Emails with booking forms are being sent out today 😁

Here's you last sneak peek...Fun In The Hoop with MarianneJoin Marianne for this gorgeous ‘Pic’n’mix’ digital machine em...
21/05/2024

Here's you last sneak peek...
Fun In The Hoop with Marianne
Join Marianne for this gorgeous ‘Pic’n’mix’ digital machine embroidery workshop. This workshop is open to anyone with an embroidery unit machine - whatever the make - as long as it has a hoop size approx 240mm x 150mm and a USB port to download the designs. If you’re new to this type of sewing this is a brilliant workshop for you as you’ll learn such a lot and have great fun with Marianne too.
There are 2 main projects to choose from - a stunning Biscornu cushion and a super patchwork/foundation quilted project which can be made into a cushion, centre piece or even joined together to make a fabulous table runner.
But you know Marianne always has more up her sleeve, so there will be lots of small projects and lovely embellishments to make to add to other projects.
Oh and keep an eye on your email on Friday, booking forms and Be Inspired leaflet will be dropping in your inboxes xx

Here's your next sneak peek!!!!This stretch knit workshop, with Janice Croft, is perfect if you want to get more out of ...
18/05/2024

Here's your next sneak peek!!!!

This stretch knit workshop, with Janice Croft, is perfect if you want to get more out of your overlocker - but don’t panic if you don’t have one you can use your sewing machine instead.
This weekend you can make anything from cowlneck tops to yoga pants, scuba joggers, a wrap dress, one-piece trousers and tops plus more…. Cardigans of all types, from winter weight fancy knits to sheer stretch lace. You’ll also add to your pattern drafting skills and maybe design some garments of your own.

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