Hello lovelies,

We were very fortunate to have a few extra goodies left over from our super generous Bag Retreat sponsors!

This was our 'selfie with the sponsors' poster, a great way of saying thank you to them!

We've got the following goodies to giveaway, so scroll to the end to enter!
3 x Janome Swatch Buddies


1 x Butterfly Sling purse paper pattern from Emmaline Bags


6 x Pearl Wallet Clutch paper patterns from Swoon Patterns


4 x Tape Measure keyrings from Bags by Bags of Style

Even more exciting than goodies, is that we've released the tickets now for our next retreat in October!


We are already fully booked for April '18 unfortunately, so if you're thinking about joining us, please do book soon to avoid disappointment.

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Tickets are available at full price, or on instalment plans to help spread the cost slightly.

A selection of the bags made at the retreat

What's included?
The retreat ticket includes a 3 course dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings, a choice of continental or full cooked breakfast on Saturday and Sunday mornings, tea & coffee throughout, with cake on Friday and Saturday afternoons, a hot buffet lunch on Saturday and a carvery lunch on Sunday.

The ticket also includes 2 exclusive retreat patterns designed by myself, Mrs H, and skill builder sessions throughout the weekend. I'll also be on hand all weekend to help with your bag making, give you extra tips, and tell you as much as you'd like to know about bag making!

We'll provide a full 4ft table per person, 8 sockets between 4 via PAT tested extension leads (more available on request), daylight bulbs in the function room to provide a healthy sewing environment, access to a hire machine if you need it and the whole weekend is fully insured.

Graham Hughes Sewing Machine Repair at work

What your package includes:

  • 2 retreat patterns to make
  • Skill builder sessions and support from Mrs H*
  • 2 nights accommodation
  • Cooked or continental breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday
  • A buffet lunch on Saturday and a carvery lunch on Sunday
  • 3-course dinners on Friday and Saturday
  • Access to the pop-up Sew Hot shop
  • Refreshments during the day
  • Use of hotel facilities and parking
  • PAT extension leads & 'daylight' lighting
  • The whole weekend is fully insured


If you'd like to join us, you can find more information in the Retreat section of our website. Please feel free to contact us using the website contact form if you have any questions or would like to go on the waiting list for September '18!

For your chance to win one of the extra retreat goodies, please use the Rafflecopter app below to enter!

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