Gathered Threads

11/03/2026

Sewing retreat day one and we have sunshine streaming through the window. 😍😍

12/02/2026

10/02/2026

A huge thank you to Kristina Coles and all our lovely ladies for such a fabulous sewing retreat..
You all worked so hard to get your trousers to fit so beautifully..lots of beautiful lines 😁 Don't forget to post photos of your final pair.
I can't wait to see you all again very soon ###

19/01/2026

What a difference a day makes…..

Eerie fog this morning and stunning northern lights this evening 😍

What an incredible world ….

19/10/2025

It’s cream tea in front of the fire time at our retreat 🔥😍

18/10/2025

Fabulous sunrise at our sewing retreat this morning🌅☀️🌞

05/10/2025

What an amazing time we had at our Overlocker/garment cloning retreat. We all learnt so much. Kristina Coles shared her immense knowledge with kindness and humour-keeping us all on track and making ‘beautiful lines’!
Thank you Kristina. Can’t wait for our trouser block retreat in Feb

Xx

04/10/2025

My new favourite make - in Floral Print fabric. 💐

The fabric has a slight stretch so it’s super comfy. I love the way the front pockets come up over the waist line to make belt loops-such a lovely detail.

I had to adjust the pattern to fit-yes, I made at least two toiles before it was right-as I’m short waisted I had to take 2 inches off of the bodice and add them to the trousers-and the fit is perfect!

I’m sure this won’t be my last pair…I’m already considering a shorter leg/no sleeve option for next spring/summer. Watch this space 😊

Happy Saturday ###

01/10/2025

Such kind, heart warming words from a few of the ladies on our last sewing retreat. My heart is full 🩷
Thank you
It is all of you wonderful ladies who make each and every retreat so very special. Thank you for bringing your rays of sunshine, your kind hearts and generous spirits. I can’t wait to see you all again soon ###

23/09/2025

Hooray! It’s sewing retreat season again…lots more sewing to be done, lots of fun to be had and of course…lots more cake!

I’d like to share this beautiful poem that has been written by Barbara who was on our retreat at the weekend. I think this sums up our retreats so well

Thank you so much Barbara. ###

30/08/2025

Do you own an overlocker but just don’t use it to its fullest capacity? Scared of threading it? Tension issues causing tension? We have a space available or our Overlocker Masterclass and Garment Cloning retreat. September 23rd -26th 2025. Learn all you need to know about your overlocker as well as how to take a pattern from a simple garment without having to unpick it…all whilst being tucked away in some stunning Devonshire countryside, all your meals prepared, a delightfully comfortable bedroom, hot tubs for star gazing and a roaring log fire to cosy up next to after a day of creativity. Sound good?

Lots more information and how to book is on our website. Link in bio.

See you there xx