by nikki | Feb 6, 2019 | Patchwork & Quilting
Well the weather outside is freezing and grey so working with the bright vibrant colours of traditional Seminole Patchwork is warming and cheering! Seminole Patchwork was developed by the Seminole Indians in Florida when sewing machines first became available and is a...
by gartmore | Oct 16, 2018 | Patchwork & Quilting
Hi everyone! My name’s Clare and I’m the Tutor for the Patchwork and Quilting holidays here at Gartmore House – and this is my first blog post!…..so here goes….. When teaching I like to offer a choice of projects, so you can choose what you’d...
by gartmore | Oct 2, 2018 | Lace making
Christmas is coming… Lace making tutor Jean Leader shares some of her festive crafty ideas… Although Christmas is nearly three months away, I’ve already been asked about suitably festive patterns for bobbin lace to hang on the tree or use on cards....
by gartmore | Oct 2, 2018 | Sewing
Sewing holidays are quite new at Gartmore House, but everyone who has come so far has loved them! Its such a treat to come to a wonderful place, be able to sew all day for 4 full days, be fed and treated as very special guests and not have to make the beds, think...
by gartmore | Sep 18, 2018 | News
Knitting and Crochet breaks are one of the most popular crafting holidays here at Gartmore House. Tutor Samira Hill explains a bit more about what you can expect from a rewarding escape to rural Scotland, where you’ll get to grips with knitting needles and...
