Create Beautiful Textiles with Willow and Hare Stitching
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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, and finding mindfulness in every stitch.
Please see below for details about my various dates and venues for workshops and retreats. If you have a specific request or query, please do get in touch with me.
Spring Glory Stitching Retreat 2026, Winchester, England.
SOLD OUT - Please Register on the Waitlist by clicking on the button below.
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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
Upcoming Retreats
Whitchurch Silk Mill Retreat 2025, England.
Join me and Sally from The Humble Bumble Stitcher at the beautiful historic Whitchurch Silk Mill in the heart of the Jane Austen County of Hampshire, and home to Watership Down.
Stitch the gorgeous complementary pieces designed exclusively for the retreat. Techniques include hand dyed wool applique, embroidery, English paper piecing and counted cross stitch.
Three Day retreat
Fri 31st October to Sunday 2nd November
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Upcoming Workshops
Nicki Franklins 'The Stitchery', Northamptonshire England, October 2025
Join me at Nicki Franklin's lovely studio at The Stitchery. Stitch my beautiful Rosehips mini quilt inspired by my autumnal and winter walks, and the quietness and resting of these seasons. The design incorporates use of vintage linen, hand dyed wool applique, English paper piecing and embroidery.
One Day Workshop
Sat 18 October
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'PoppyPatch', Northamptonshire England, July 2025
Join me at the lovely PoppyPatch situated on a farm in the Northamptonshire countryside. You will stitch The Holly, The Ivy and The Hare Quilt nspired by my love of the countryside, and collecting berries and foliage to make my Christmas wreath,.
One Day Workshop
Sat 6th December
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Contact info@poppypatch.co.uk