Basingstoke, Coventry & Newcastle Here Come The 3 Amigo’s

Posted on 12/04/2026 by admin

Newcastle & Coventry retreats, filling up!

97% of people re-book to come back to our retreats. Three more to go this year. Three new ones added to meet the demand. Join us

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An Interview With Abbieanne Patchwork & Textiles

Posted on 28/03/2026 by admin

In today’s video, Rachel from The Sew Happy Quilters’ Association, sits down for a cosy chat with the one and only Abbieanne Searle, a legendary name in the British patchwork world!

Abbieanne shares her incredible journey with us from the very first stitch to becoming a well known designer. You won’t believe how she managed to launch an entire business right from what she calls “her cupboard”! Talk about small beginnings leading to big dreams!

We also dive into her gorgeous designs and get the inside scoop on her famous sewing retreats (honestly, they sound like a dream come true for any maker!). Whether you’re a pro quilter or just starting out, Abbieanne’s story is proof that passion can take you anywhere.

Grab a cup of tea, settle in, and let’s talk all things patchwork!

You can visit Abbieanne on the following links…

🌐 / https://abbieanne.com

🌐 / https://the3amigosretreats.sumupstore…

Abbieanne on YouTube:-    / @abbieannepatchworkquilting2833  

Abbieanne on Facebook:-   / abbieannedesign  

Join for free, visit The Sew Happy Quilters’ Association website today… 🌐 / https://www.shqa.co.uk

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The 3 Amigos Quiltshow!!

Posted on 17/03/2026 by admin

The 3 Amigos are on the road again! 🎉
This time we’re heading to Basingstoke, where we’ll be showing our quilts and hosting pop-up shops — that means plenty of FABRICS and crafty goodies!

Come and say hello if you’re nearby, and why not make a day of it with a stop at the Basingstoke Hotel carvery?

Please help us spread the word — share this post with local groups and community pages. We’d love to see you there!

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3 AMIGOS RETREATs

Posted on 14/02/2026 by admin

We have several Retreats organised this year in Scotland, Coventry, Basingstoke and Newcastle!

Our first retreat gets underway next month!

How about getting away for three days of sewing. No house work no cooking. Just sew sew sew. 🙂

Three workshops all included. Join us in this lovely hotel in Scotland. Relax unwind meet new friends. Top book a place contact us or go on the website. https://the3amigosretreats.sumupstore.com

I will also be teaching at The Creative Crafts Show, Glasgow on 5/6/7th March, come and say hello!

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Welsh Quilting & Sewing Show

Posted on 05/02/2026 by admin

New class for this years shows, come and enjoy some useful steady stitching!! 😆

20 – 21 February

Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells

Join Abbie Searle for this fun workshop, bookable at the show on a first come, first served basis.

‘Crazy Collage Patches/Brooches’

11.15am – 1 hour – £10

A bit of steady stitching with a purpose. Learn Abbie’s way to crazy patch a collage using all sorts of bits and bobs. Each person will get a kit and there’ll be other stuff to rummage through as you create your piece. Once you’ve made your patch you can transfer the skill to make larger pieces at home, bags, cushions, lap-quilt, wall hangings, mug rugs, all sorts of lovelies!

SAVE MONEY on show tickets by booking by 18th February https://www.grosvenorshows.co.uk/welsh-quilting-sewing…/

Tags: 100% Cotton, abbieanne patchwork, Patchwork, Patchwork fabric, Quilting, Quilting material, Grosvenor Shows

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