What our students say about InStitches

We love hearing from our students, and you can read a selection of their comments below.

If you have any feedback or comments to make about any of our courses or workshops, please do get in touch. Or leave a review on our Facebook page.

July 2022
I particularly want to thank you for how well you looked after us all, coffee, tea and cake! The lunches were great too and very welcome when we had full and busy days. In particular your contact and support in the weeks and months beforehand was really helpful, I've been on many, many workshops and your care and attention to detail stands out.
​CP

July 2022
Your venue is great, lots of room for our number and a nice rural feel to it - very welcome in the hot weather we had.
​KB

March 2021
​I just wanted to say thank you and how brilliant it was. I didn't think it would be possible to get an online class to feel like a workshop, but it really did. 
The captions worked really well too. Debbie's video and PowerPoint presentations really set the scene, and provided much inspiration. Her demonstrations  using a closer camera worked well,  and the personal contact as she visited each person. The number of students was right too, so I felt I got to know them a little as you would in an actual workshop. 
I am so pleased with the pieces created and the inspiration gained to make more. Debbie is such a generous, supportive inspirational tutor.  
GR

March 2021
I loved all aspects of the [Online Live] course.
I was keen to attend a workshop led by Debbie Lyddon but I wasn't sure a full day of zoom was for me.
Well my apprehension was misplaced.
The day flowed well, as did the conversation. The course content and tutelage was superb. I certainly felt engaged and learnt a lot. 
HL

March 2021
Thanks to you both for a stellar job behind the scenes... I envy your savvy Zoom efforts and I think it went very smoothly except for the lack of (long distance) cake...but I do have the recipe! So much fun to be a student and Debbie was very natural, patient and inspiring in many levels. She is an incredible artist!
​PMB (from USA on Debbie Lyddon Online Live)

March 2021
Just a short note to say how much I enjoyed the [Online Live] workshop yesterday with Debbie [Lyddon]. Not the same as actually being with you, but the next best thing we can do at the moment. I thought the cake recipe was a lovely touch and I did make it ... it tasted good.
​JL

October 2020
... a big thank you for running the screen print workshop in your lovely studio... It was so good to get the creative juices working again and be inspired by vibrant colour in a world that can, in present times, sometimes seem a bit grey. Felt completely comfortable and wearing a mask was not an issue because you become absorbed in what you are doing and forget about it.
​LS

September 2020
... thank you so much for putting on a delightful workshop today with the lovely Judith [Needham]. It was a lovely creative afternoon and so pleased to go home with a practical result. Look forward to another session at your beautiful studio. 
​KB

March 2020
Thanks so much for making last week's course so special. You have a really great studio, wonderful energy and atmosphere, and you enabled everything to happen with ease and joy. I found the four days challenging and very inspiring.
BB - after a workshop with Matthew Harris where the 'specialness' was due in no small part to the excellence of Matthew's teaching...

October 2019
Very many thanks to you both for hosting Caroline’s workshop so well. You have not only a lovely space for such events but providing a delicious lunch and refreshments all go towards making the day(s) a special experience. I loved it and look forward to returning....
​DB 

October 2019
I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the workshop. Of course Caroline is an inspirational teacher but I was very impressed by the extent and warmth of the hospitality InStiches provided. It added a very nice and very welcomed added touch to the 2 days and was very much appreciated. Thankyou !
​KO

July 2019
An amazing year [Bringing Colour to Life course] - I now have many more skills and confidence!
CV 

March 2019
​Spacious well equipped studio, delicious food, great atmosphere and I learnt lots from the Debbie Lyddon workshop I attended. Thank you and see you again soon.
​TH on Facebook

February 2019
Thank you for another lovely day in every way at InStitches today. You are both so encouraging and I always look forward to coming!
​LA

May 2018
Thank you both so much for a lovely day yesterday.  I really enjoyed it and am greatly looking forward to seeing the finished products [dyed fabric], which are now drained and awaiting the washing process.
​FM

May 2018
I've now done 2 courses at institches and loved both of them, wonderful tutors, great working space and to top it off yummy lunch and afternoon cake. I would recommend them to anyone, they have such a creative atmosphere in the studio.
​RS on Facebook

March 2018
I’ve just spent two wonderful days at InStitches with Linda Miller teaching us machine stitched pictures. Hazel and Terry thank you for being so very helpful.
AB on Facebook

March 2018
Thank you so much for a most enjoyable couple of days- at one of the best run course studios I’ve encountered! All was most efficient and well run with just the right amount of food, drink and especially cake.
SV

February 2018
Completed 2 out of 3 FMQ sessions, loving Terry and Hazel's knowledge and experience. They both explain things very clearly have an enormous amount of patience and enthusiasm.
CG

September 2017
Utterly fabulous workshop [withCaroline Bell] ... great organisers, fab tutor and lovely lovely ladies attending x
AGM

April 2017
Thank you for an exciting and wonderful weekend creating fabric and making our very special bags, can't wait to see mine [in use]!
CV

April 2017
Thank you so much for such a wonderful 2 days of creating. I loved the course no am delighted with my beautiful bag.
PE

March 2017
A wonderful, inspiring day! Thank you
FR

October 2016
As promised I have attached photographs of the washed and ironed samples done on Wednesday (28/09/16).  I am delighted with the results and can see at least a wall hanging that has to be made!  It was a fantastic day, thank you. Your new premises are a delight, your teaching and sharing invaluable.
JB (Indigo! workshop)

October 2016
Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the day and appreciated all the information you gave us on threads and needles as well as everything else. I will practise! Looking forward to next week.
NS (Free Motion Quilting course)

September 2016
Thank you so much. A lovely couple of days and I hope to come to some more, if you'll have me!! I laughed a lot, ate a lot, and learnt a lot. Can't be bad.
EI