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The story of InStitches

We are Hazel Ryder and Terry Donaldson and together we are InStitches.  Based on the Hampshire/Berkshire borders, we are passionate quilt makers and like nothing more than dyeing and printing our own fabrics to use in our quilts. 

We have been running textile courses for nearly 20 years and set up InStitches in 2013 so that we can share our passion and inspire as many people as possible to get stitching and creating.



Terry & Hazel
We are prolific quilt makers, exhibiting work in the UK, where we have won national awards, and internationally including the 8th International Prague Patchwork Meeting and The Ailsa Craig Quilt Festival in Canada. We are both City and Guilds qualified with wide experience of teaching patchwork, quilting and design at all levels and active members of the Quilters’ Guild of the British Isles and local groups. 
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We're inspired by many things, from traditional Welsh wholecloth designs to the British coastline and the sea.  From afternoon tea (with cake - of course!) to  Hazel's allotment.    We both use photography and sketchbooks (both making and using), and are avid collectors of things such as rusty bits of metal from the beach and farmyard.   Marks and lines, colour and the texture dense stitching creates defines both our work.

Inspirational courses

InStitches' courses and workshops are small and friendly; more often than not both of us are in the Studio, so you'll be sure of receiving plenty of  support on an individual and group basis.  Even more valuable is the chance to study as part of a group, sharing ideas and successes with fellow students.

​At InStitches, our
 emphasis is on extending your design and stitch skills, building confidence and developing your individual creative style .

All classes start at 9.30am - please check individual class details for end times.

Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided but you will need to bring your own lunch, unless otherwise indicated.

InStitches: exciting courses for people who love textiles, quilting, design, stitching and sketchbooks

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