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Wendy Gardiner

2 tours from £795pp

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.

2 Holidays available from £795pp

Join your expert, travelling by rail to explore the beautiful Alsace region to visit the renowned Carrefour Européen du Patchwork.

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

Availability:

  • 2026 15th September
Travel Options
  • By Rail By Rail
Patchwork & Quilting
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Join Wendy Gardiner to make a stylish bag on a Bernina sewing machine, perfect for cabin luggage or weekends away.

  • 2 full-day workshops with Wendy Gardiner
  • Use of a Bernina sewing machine
  • 3 nights full-board accommodation, from dinner on Sunday to breakfast on Wednesday
  • Unlimited tea and coffee during workshop breaks
  • Use of the hotel leisure facilities: gym, heated indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room (subject to availability)
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

  • 2026 8th March
Travel Options
  • Join Direct Join Direct

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