Create Beautiful Textiles with Willow and Hare Stitching

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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Contact info@willowandharestitching.co.uk

BOOKINGS OPEN TODAY, FRIDAY 25TH JULY FROM 1PM UK TIME.

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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 Bridgeton silk ribbons weaved at one of the only remaining working silk mills in the world. 

Included in the retreat:

- Exclusive venue within the grounds of and overlooking the majestic medieval Winchester Cathedral

- Exclusive projects and kits using quality textiles including hand dyed fabrics and threads including tuition and stitching over four days and one evening with designers Willow and Hare Stitching,  The Humble Bumble Stitcher and Nicki Franklin Needlework 

- Guest speaker and talented designer Clare Kingslake

- Gastronomical delights including daily treats and snacks, refreshments and lunches, and Dinners on the Tuesday and Friday evenings

- Guided tour of Winchester Cathedral

- Transport to and guided tours of Jane Austen House, Chawton House with a picnic lunch and tour of Whitchurch Silk Mill

- Springs Glory Retreat celebratory dinner and drink at Winchester Royal Hotel in the heart of the city

-  Opportunities for shopping and sightseeing

To receive a copy of the full retreat and booking information, 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 and Sally -x-