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Finally, are long asked for workshop timetable is starting to materialise on the Backstitch website and the Burwash Manor chalkboard. You can take a look at the 'Classes' area on our website for details.  We have got some really exciting dressmaking classes up there and some beginner 'how to use a sewing machine' type classes too.  Quilting, Embroidery, and more...

Ten days ago I picked up the keys for the first Backstitch premises and since then it has been non stop painting and lugging, cutting and folding, unpacking and rearranging.  Not to mention a good two days of wrangling with my darstedly IT system and a children's birthday party thrown in for good measure.  But, tomorrow I will be taking...

A quick one to let you know that we are recruiting for the new Burwash Manor shop.  We are looking for fun and friendly stitchy types who want to be surrounded by fabric all day! We are recruiting a Part Time Retail Assistant, for weekends, and Freelance Workshop Tutors. Please do apply, or spread the word!

So, here's some exciting news... Backstitch is coming out of hiding and into a real live shop!  I am opening a bricks and mortar store at the very wonderful Burwash Manor in mid March. Burwash Manor is a fantastic collection of fifteen independent shops with a tea room and a day spa.  It is housed in a range of old...