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Seminole Patchwork Machine Piecing Weekend
3 days from £655pp
Holiday Overview
Seminole patchwork is a fun and quick process of piecing strips to create intricate designs with ease, which originated in South Florida with the Seminole Indians. Joy will introduce you to the technique and take you step by step through the process to make a project bag you can be proud of!
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Itinerary
Please choose your preferred 3 day itinerary
Skill level: Suitable for all levels
Techniques covered: Seminole piecing, inserting a zip, making a mesh pocket, adding edge binding
What to bring: What to bring: general sewing equipment, rotary cutter, 1m of black or navy cotton fabric, Best Press and 505 basting spray, if you have any. Some mats and rules will be available to share, but please bring your own if you have them.
Check in to your room from 3pm. Join your expert, retreat manager and fellow guests for dinner this evening.
Included Meals
- Dinner
Today, Joy will give an introduction to Seminole piecing as you cut, measure and sew Seminole patchwork bands.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Highlights
- Workshop
Today you will combine the Seminole bands to make the outer fabric section of your bag. You will then add backing and wadding to quilt and insert a zip. Finally, you will attach the mesh pocket and binding to complete your bag.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Highlights
- Workshop
Tour notes: Although there are no mobility requirements for this tour, please note that you will need to be able to make your own way between our workshop room, your bedroom and the restaurant, which could involve walks of up to 5 minutes. If you require full disabled access, please check with us before booking.
Accommodation
You will stay for two nights at the 4-star Chesford Grange Hotel.
Chesford Grange Hotel
This 4 star hotel is set amongst the serenity of the countryside and nearby River Avon close to Kenilworth, Warwickshire. The Classic bedrooms have everything you need for a restful night’s sleep.
Hotel Facilities
- Fridge Available for Medical Requirements
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Vegetarian Meals
- Indoor Swimming Pool
- Lift
- Room Service Available
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Gluten Free Menu
- Laundry Service
- Sauna or Steam Room
- Vegan Menu
Room Facilities
- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Hairdryer
- Safe Box
- Shower or Bath
- Telephone
- Free Wifi
- Iron or Trouser Press
Single Room Supplement from £95.00
