2026/10/16, 17 & 18: DEPOSIT PAYMENT for Three Day 'Autumn Passion Retreat' with Claire & Wendy - Friday 16th, Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th October 2026

Do you deserve some time for YOU? Time to sit & sew without any interruptions and surrounded by fellow like-minded stitchers. Time to sit down and create that traditional quilt you've always admired but never had 'time' to make. The only interruptions are to take refreshment, a comfort break or go shopping for essential supplies - what more could you ask for?

Wendy and Claire are back with a relaxing three-day retreat where you can create your own Autumn Passion Quilt.

This year’s quilt features six different techniques, all of which will be demonstrated throughout the weekend. If you would prefer not to make a large quilt, you can easily adapt the designs into table runners, cushions, or a smaller quilt by reducing the number of rows you create.

Whichever option you choose, Wendy and Claire will be on hand throughout the retreat to help you enjoy a creative and relaxing weekend with like-minded people.

The Bramble Patch will be ready to welcome you into the classroom from 12pm on the Friday, this will be an opportunity to select fabrics and start the cutting if you wish, Wendy and Claire will be available to assist. Relaxed session will be available back at the Bramble Patch after you evening meals on the Friday & Saturdays as well as two full days teaching on the Saturday and Sunday. 

We're organising, refreshments, lunches, evening meal together, workshop tuition & guidance from Claire & Wendy. This is the perfect  getaway for you or why not bring some quilting friends for a mini-break together? Please note in a change from previous retreats you will need to arrange and pay for your own overnight accommodation and breakfast. We hope this will make the retreat more accessible to our ladies who live locally. 

Bramble Stitchers Claire and Wendy are booked into the local hotel the Crossroads, if you wish to join them there.  The evening meal will be at the Crossroads on Friday & to be confirmed for Saturday evening.

The total cost of the retreat is £345.00 and to secure your place you will need to pay a deposit of *£80.00 with the balance of £265.00 due to be paid by Friday 5th September 2026. 

The cost includes the following:

• Equivalent of 3 days tuition, Friday - 1pm till 5pm then 6.30pm till 8.30pm. Saturday - 10am till 6pm. Sunday - 10am till 4pm
• Buffet Tea at Bramble Patch on Friday Evening
• Lunch on the Saturday & Sunday
• Two course meal at the Crossroads on Saturday Evening with Claire & Wendy

*Please note the deposit is non refundable

Suggest Hotels, click names for website link

• Crossroads in Weedon (Wendy & Claire will be staying here)
• Narrow Boat in Weedon
• Heart of England in Weedon
• Staverton Park