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.
- x - Christmas In July - x -
As I write this, we are in a heatwave here in England, so Christmas wasn't the first thing I thought of this morning when I reached for my morning cup of tea ....
As we are half way through the year, it is the time when most stitchers like you and I, start to think about projects we want to start and finish. Projects that help us to create a cosy home, to give as a heartfelt gift for a loved one, and to help us celebrate the festive season ...
The Holly, The Ivy and The Hare Quilt
This design was inspired by my love of the countryside, and collecting berries and foliage to make my Christmas wreath, one of my favourite past times, and very nostalgic.
Finished size 14 x 17 inches.
The Pattern
The Pattern
The pattern for this design contains detailed instructions on the techniques used, and construction. It contains a requirements list, which specifies products and colours I used in my original design, and I have included photographs of the original design for reference. The pattern contains drawings from which to make templates and pattern transfer to your chosen fabric. It ideal for the beginner to the advanced stitcher.
If you would like to purchase this pattern, you can find it on my Etsy shop by clicking the button below
Workshop
The Pattern
I will be teaching this quilt at the PoppyPatch, situated on a farm in the lovely Northamptonshire village of Great Doddington. I would love to celebrate the festive season with a day of inspiration and cosy stitching with you.
One Day Workshop
Saturday 6th December 2025
For more information or to book a space please click on the button below
Spring Glory Retreat 2026, Winchester, England
23rd March to 28th March 2026
Hosted by Becky from Willow and Hare Stitching and Sally from The Humble Bumble Stitcher.
Come and join us for a wonderfully relaxing and inspiring stitching retreat in the historic city of Winchester.
Stitch our exclusive designs using hand stitching techniques including applique, embroidery, English paper piecing and counted cross stitch.
We will be stitching for four days at Winchester Cathedral, followed by two days of visiting incredible locations including Jane Austen House, Chawton House and Whitchurch Silk Mill.
!! Stitching, shopping, sightseeing and guest visitors !!
Six Day Retreat
Monday 23rd March to Saturday 28th March 2026.
Full details and registration will be released in July 2025. To register your interest please click on the button below
- 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 Release - 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.