Welcome to Willow and Hare Stitching - Home to Unique Textile Designs Inspired by Nature
At Willow and Hare Stitching, I specialise in creating exquisite textile designs using a blend of traditional stitching techniques. My passion lies in hand Appliqué, Embroidery, English Paper Piecing, Patchwork, and Quilting, crafting pieces that reflect the charm of botanicals and the serene countryside.
Crafted With Care and Character
Patterns for Your Creative Journey
Crafted With Care and Character
Each design here at Willow and Hare Stitching is infused with a folksy style and a rich tapestry of textures. I carefully select fabrics and threads to evoke interest and depth.
Workshops and Retreats
Patterns for Your Creative Journey
Crafted With Care and Character
Join me at workshops and retreats, where I share my techniques and inspire and encourage you to embrace your creativity. Discover the therapeutic nature of stitching, finding mindfulness in every stitch.
Patterns for Your Creative Journey
Patterns for Your Creative Journey
Patterns for Your Creative Journey
Explore my collection of patterns designed for you to enjoy stitching and creating your own masterpieces. Whether you're new to stitching or more experienced, my patterns invite you to delve into the art of textile creation with joy and ease.
Spring Glory Stitching Retreat 2026, Winchester, England.
- x - Hosted by Becky from Willow and Hare Stitching and Sally from The Humble Bumble Stitcher - x
Five Day Stitching Retreat
Monday 23rd March to Friday 27th March 2026.
Come and join us for a wonderfully relaxing and inspiring stitching retreat in the beautiful and historic city of Winchester in the Heart of Hampshire, the Jane Austen County of England.
We will be stitching our exclusive designs for four days at Winchester Cathedral, using hand stitching techniques including applique, embroidery, English paper piecing, quilting and counted cross stitch. We will be joined by Nicki Franklin of The Stitchery for a workshop, and a talk by the talented designer Clare Kingslake.
This will be followed by a day visiting the historic Jane Austen House, Chawton House and Whitchurch Silk Mill, where you can see the Jane Austen Coverlet, Cassandra Austen Counted Cross Stitch Sampler, and the Jane Austen and Bridgerton silk ribbons weaved at one of the only remaining working silk mills in the world.
Included in the retreat:
Included in the retreat:
- Exclusive venue within the grounds of and overlooking the majestic medieval Winchester Cathedral
- Exclusive projects and kits with full tuition from the designers @willowandharestitching @thehumblebumblestitcher and @nickifranklin_needlework over four days and one evening
- Projects include quality hand dyed and vintage fabric and threads, and techniques include wool and cotton hand appliqué, embroidery, English paper piecing and counted cross stitch. Suitable for all levels including beginners as full tuition will be provided
- Guided tour of Winchester Cathedral
- One day of guided tours around the historical and acclaimed Jane Austen House, Chawton House with lunch and Whitchurch Silk Mill
- Springs Glory Retreat celebratory dinner and drink on arrival at Winchester Royal Hotel in the heart of the city
- Guest speakers and pop up shops
- Gastronomical delights including daily treats and snacks, refreshments and lunches, and Dinners on the Tuesday and Friday evenings
- A daily surprise!
- Opportunities for shopping and sightseeing
To enquire or book a place please email me at info@willowandharestitching.co.uk or click on the button below.
Full Price £1590 payable in two instalments
We hope you will join us on this special 5 day stitching retreat,
Becky, Sally and Nicki -x-
Please see my videos section where I talk about the Retreat
- x - Autumn Stitching; Coming October 2025 - x -
The Crow & The Hare in The Pumpkin Patch
Pincushion, Scissor Fob and Needle Minder.
The Crow sits proudly on the generous pumpkin pincushion holding his acorn, whilst the Hare runs around the spool through the Pumpkin Patch. The mini spell book scissor fob will mind your needles.
The pattern will include all elements to this design, and if you do not have an old spool the Hare running through the Pumpkin Patch can be used as a mat on which to sit your Crow and Pumpkin. There are many creative opportunities to incorporate all elements of this design.
The design includes applique, embroidery and English paper piecing, and full instructions.
The pattern will be released the beginning of October 2025.
- x -New Pattern Release: Four Seasons In a Day Pincushion
This whimsical and folksy pincushion design mimics a hare running on top of a hill, with each side representing a season.
The seasonal designs on each for the four sides are taken from a selection of my collections: ‘Rosehips’, ‘The Holly, The Ivy and The Hare’, ‘In the Meadow’.
I use a mixture of cottons and hand dyed woven wool, and include my favourite past times of hand appliqué, embroidery and English paper piecing.
Available to purchase in my Etsy shop from 1st June www.willowharestitching.etsy.com
- x -Running In the Meadow Quilt Pattern - x -
Through tumbling leaves and grassy meadows full of flowers, the hares run.
This beautiful design was inspired by my love of the countryside, botanicals and the seasons that offer us an ever changing landscape.
This project is whimsical, folksy and primitive in design, and incorporates my love of mixing different fabric types and hand stitching techniques.
I use a mixture of cottons and hand dyed woven wool, and include my favourite past times of hand appliqué, embroidery and English paper piecing.
Finished size 40 x 46 inches.
Bringing my designs to you
From the United Kingdom to America, Canada, Europe and beyond, Willow and Hare Stitching delivers its unique creations worldwide. Experience individualized service that puts your creative needs first, backed by a commitment to excellent customer care.
Please email for further details about my various dates and venues for workshops and retreats.