A comment sent in October 2022 from one of two friends who both made curtains and blinds professionally but wished to learn some loose cover skills. They came on a 3-day class. Finished chair photos below. They deliberately chose very different style covers and fabrics.
Hi Angie,
Thank you so much for the great weekend, I really enjoyed it and learnt so much.
Your be pleased to know I have made a template this week and also constructed a cover out of lining fabric, as I really don’t want to forget this new skill.
Also more than happy for you to use the photos on your website.
Thanks again.
Wendy
Hi Angie,
Thank you so much for the great weekend, I really enjoyed it and learnt so much.
Your be pleased to know I have made a template this week and also constructed a cover out of lining fabric, as I really don’t want to forget this new skill.
Also more than happy for you to use the photos on your website.
Thanks again.
Wendy
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An email from a headteacher of a primary school who came on the long weekend in August 2021
.Hi Angie,
thank you for everything! I cannot express just how much good your course did me and I didn't realise just how much I needed it or just how much I would enjoy it!
You are an extremely talented lady and you should also appreciate that many before you have tried to teach me sewing and have been bitterly disappointed by me!
Please also thank Carl for letting me view his fantastically inspirational 'shed' and of course his expert cuisine! I am designing a 'sensory garden' for my school and have shown the living wall to my children who love the idea!
I look forward to my next venture with you!
Take care and make sure you also get some rest and take time for yourselves.
Kindest regards and grateful thanks,
PS I shared my sourdough with my staff team who drooled over it leaving only crumbs for me to have! I wish I hadn't been so generous!
.Hi Angie,
thank you for everything! I cannot express just how much good your course did me and I didn't realise just how much I needed it or just how much I would enjoy it!
You are an extremely talented lady and you should also appreciate that many before you have tried to teach me sewing and have been bitterly disappointed by me!
Please also thank Carl for letting me view his fantastically inspirational 'shed' and of course his expert cuisine! I am designing a 'sensory garden' for my school and have shown the living wall to my children who love the idea!
I look forward to my next venture with you!
Take care and make sure you also get some rest and take time for yourselves.
Kindest regards and grateful thanks,
PS I shared my sourdough with my staff team who drooled over it leaving only crumbs for me to have! I wish I hadn't been so generous!
An email from a very enjoyable student in November'19 (chair shown above.)
Hi Angie, Sorry it has taken so long but I have finished the chair at last. I am over the moon with it and love the look. Thank you again so much for your time and patience, I learned so much in such a short space of time. Thanks Richard
A card from a very, very happy long weekend course in August 2019. They also sent me a huge bunch of flowers!
Many thanks Angie for:-
1. your professional tuition in a well managed workroom using fascinating tools and machines
2. your enthusiastic support and encouragement for all our projects
3. delicious homemade food
4. your entertaining stories
5. and we must not forget your excellent back room boys - Carl and Gabriel.
Lots of Love.
Patricia, Julia and Mary
Many thanks Angie for:-
1. your professional tuition in a well managed workroom using fascinating tools and machines
2. your enthusiastic support and encouragement for all our projects
3. delicious homemade food
4. your entertaining stories
5. and we must not forget your excellent back room boys - Carl and Gabriel.
Lots of Love.
Patricia, Julia and Mary
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a modest little box cushions - 2.5 metres by 1metre+! plus back bolster
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an enjoyable weekend
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An email from one of three ladies who stayed with us on the January long weekend course in 2019. we all had a great weekend.
Hi Angie,
just wanted to say a big thank you for last weekend. I was really looking forward to this upholstery course, but I have to say it exceeded all my expectations, I love your enthusiasm for the subject and how you teach, in particular how you stop us whatever we are doing to come over and observe when someone else reaches an important stage on their project. I feel i have learnt so many important techniques in just one long weekend and feel confident to tackle my next project. The accommodation and food package was also just what I needed, it was like home from home and enabled me to forget about everything else and concentrate on my project for the weekend. Thank you, Carl, for all the wonderful meals, you both make a great team and I hope to see you again in the future. Also thank you Jenny and Jo for making this such an enjoyable weekend.
Best wishes,
Pam.
A card from a lady who attended the long weekend course in January 2018 with the intention of of making soft furnishings for a career. She has already starting taking commissions after just a 4 day course!
Thank you doesn't quite cover it! What a 4 days. I've learnt so much from you and have very much appreciated your humour, patience and teaching style. I really so think, that thanks to you, that I might actually be able to do this - although i do rather need to speed up!! I have very much enjoyed your company as i have that of Sherilyn and Teri. What a lucky girl I've been to have been part of such a wonderful weekend. Big thanks too to Carl, such a treat to have all the delicious creative, and lovingly cooked meals. Again, I have really enjoyed your company. So basically a GREAT BIG THANK YOU> Debbie
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An edited email from a lovely lady who came with her daughter in March 2017
A very belated and massive thank you for such a fabulous time last weekend. I have been telling everyone how brilliant the course was accompanied by the most amazing food. You could tout it as an alternative retreat...........
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A comment on a card from a lady who had been on the October 3 day class 2016. This was her 3rd (or maybe even 4th) visit:
Thank you so very much for having me - again - on your 3 day'er. For me it was an absolute joy and I thoroughly relished the new challenges. I shall look forward to seeing you in Spring 2017.
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A comment from a student on the 3 day class in November 2015
I absolutely loved my weekend of upholstery - it superseded my expectations which were already high and you were a fantastic and talented teacher who made the group feel very welcome. I haven't shut up about it since and I've got a few of the girls at work interested now too!!! I want to upholster every day now - it's far more enjoyable than health visiting!!!
Thanks again for such an interesting and enjoyable weekend and give Libby a fuss from me!!!
Hi Angie,
just wanted to say a big thank you for last weekend. I was really looking forward to this upholstery course, but I have to say it exceeded all my expectations, I love your enthusiasm for the subject and how you teach, in particular how you stop us whatever we are doing to come over and observe when someone else reaches an important stage on their project. I feel i have learnt so many important techniques in just one long weekend and feel confident to tackle my next project. The accommodation and food package was also just what I needed, it was like home from home and enabled me to forget about everything else and concentrate on my project for the weekend. Thank you, Carl, for all the wonderful meals, you both make a great team and I hope to see you again in the future. Also thank you Jenny and Jo for making this such an enjoyable weekend.
Best wishes,
Pam.
A card from a lady who attended the long weekend course in January 2018 with the intention of of making soft furnishings for a career. She has already starting taking commissions after just a 4 day course!
Thank you doesn't quite cover it! What a 4 days. I've learnt so much from you and have very much appreciated your humour, patience and teaching style. I really so think, that thanks to you, that I might actually be able to do this - although i do rather need to speed up!! I have very much enjoyed your company as i have that of Sherilyn and Teri. What a lucky girl I've been to have been part of such a wonderful weekend. Big thanks too to Carl, such a treat to have all the delicious creative, and lovingly cooked meals. Again, I have really enjoyed your company. So basically a GREAT BIG THANK YOU> Debbie
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An edited email from a lovely lady who came with her daughter in March 2017
A very belated and massive thank you for such a fabulous time last weekend. I have been telling everyone how brilliant the course was accompanied by the most amazing food. You could tout it as an alternative retreat...........
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A comment on a card from a lady who had been on the October 3 day class 2016. This was her 3rd (or maybe even 4th) visit:
Thank you so very much for having me - again - on your 3 day'er. For me it was an absolute joy and I thoroughly relished the new challenges. I shall look forward to seeing you in Spring 2017.
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A comment from a student on the 3 day class in November 2015
I absolutely loved my weekend of upholstery - it superseded my expectations which were already high and you were a fantastic and talented teacher who made the group feel very welcome. I haven't shut up about it since and I've got a few of the girls at work interested now too!!! I want to upholster every day now - it's far more enjoyable than health visiting!!!
Thanks again for such an interesting and enjoyable weekend and give Libby a fuss from me!!!
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An email sent in January 2015 from a student who has been 3 times, twice with her daughter, Rhiannon, the last time as a 21st birthday gift.
Hello Angie, I just thought I would share our recycled Christmas tree ............................. Anyway Rhiannon wishes to share the results with you, Angie, as she feels that it demonstrates the skills that you have taught her and the confidence she has gained from you, with enables her to tackle such adventures! Thanks from all of us (again) for the enjoyment you have given us which will be remembered each year as we decorate out patchwork tree. Much love and Festive greetings.............. Teresa and Rhiannon |
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An email from a student sent in August 2014 who comes to long weekend courses and day classes two or three times a year and has done for the last 4 years. Here are photographs of some of her work
Dear Angie,
It was great to see you again and as always I had a fantastic relaxing weekend with great company. I always come away feeling relaxed and happy, especially after the wonderful cooking and fantastic views.
Take care and see you soon.
Pictures to follow....
Dear Angie,
It was great to see you again and as always I had a fantastic relaxing weekend with great company. I always come away feeling relaxed and happy, especially after the wonderful cooking and fantastic views.
Take care and see you soon.
Pictures to follow....
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November 2013 long weekend course from Jane who made an
excellent loose cover for a difficult chair .....I just want to say thank you for such a very enjoyable course. Carl cooked us wonderful food, the company was most entertaining and the teaching terrific. My loose cover fits like a glove (as it should!)........... |
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From Sue who attends the evening classes and came on February 2014 long weekend
Hi Angie, Quick email now I am back with my nose to grindstone, to say thank you so very much for a lovely 4 day-workshop. I did so appreciate your attention and patience, especially with my continuing inability to make the cuts in the right place! The atmosphere in the workroom all weekend was industrious yet relaxing at the same time and a pleasure to be a part of. Not forgetting of course, the lovely (and in my case, thoughtful, when it came to replacing pasta) lunches, cakes and biscuits, which were most certainly very appreciated! Looking forward to the next evening class in March. |
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An email from the June long weekend course - Pictures below
My daughter Emma loved her chair, and I've been showing it off to the family who are all very impressed!
I hope the others finished ok, they were so lovely. I am sure I will be back at some point with another project...
Take care Nic xxx
My daughter Emma loved her chair, and I've been showing it off to the family who are all very impressed!
I hope the others finished ok, they were so lovely. I am sure I will be back at some point with another project...
Take care Nic xxx
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An email from a student on the October course.
Hi Angie, I am thoroughly missing the fab food, excellent company and days spent upholstering. Not to mention Baggy, Olive and Libby! You have a fantastic set up, absolutely brilliant and it does not surprise me that you have repeat customers. I loved every minute of those 4 days, which far exceeded my expectations. Thank you so much for everything Marie |
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