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The Patchwork Basket is at Unit 4, The Hawthorns, Staunton, Gloucestershire GL19 3NY. This is just off the A417 north of Gloucester heading towards Ledbury. Or you can reach me off Junction 2 of the M50.

The Hawthorns is a business park on a farm in north Gloucestershire. There are a few places called Staunton in Gloucestershire, so please make sure you use the postcode to find me.

My unit (number 4) is directly in front of you as you drive into the yard at The Hawthorns. There is parking outside and the studio is accessible.

Yes I am the same business that used to be based in Newent. I moved to this location in Winter of 2025. I hope you’ll enjoy my new venture.

I am a specialist Patchwork & Quilting retailer and teacher. You can buy 100% cotton fabrics suitable for making quilts, cushions, bags and cotton clothes. I also stock wadding/batting, interfacing, cotton threads, needles and some other sewing notions.

I am a Janome sewing machine dealer, so I can give you advice about which Janome machine is suitable for you and you can buy your machine from me. I offer a one-hour lesson to help you get to know your sewing machine when you buy a machine from me.

The studio is open to the public for shopping on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 10am to 1pm. You can just turn up and shop. I accept card and cash payments.

I am not open on bank holidays. Please also check my website or social media for any dates when the studio is closed. There will be some dates when I am on holiday etc and will need to close the studio.

Outside of the public opening hours, you can book an appointment to visit in person. I can usually fit customers in at the end of the day, after my classes. Or if you just need to collect an order, I can arrange a time for you to pop by. Please contact me to discuss 07745 900643.

Would your group like to visit? I welcome visits from quilting and sewing groups. I offer a small discount and refreshments for groups who book a visit to the studio. Contact me on mags@thepatchworkbasket.co.uk to arrange your group visit.

Your order will be sent tracked with Royal Mail. The postage charge is £4 per order.

I only supply orders to mainland UK customers.

If you wish to return an item, please contact me to discuss before sending the item back. I may be able to resolve the issue by alternative means.

Under the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013, items purchased by mail order may be returned, providing you notify me within fourteen days beginning the day after the date that the item is delivered. Items must be in their original condition, unused, unwashed and in their original packaging. If they are not, I will not be able to issue you with any refund. I am not able to accept returns for cut fabrics or made to measure items unless specifically pre-agreed. Goods must be returned within fourteen days of the cancellation date.

I will provide a full refund less any voucher or discount value used in the original purchase. The returned item must be in original packaging and in a saleable condition. Any damaged items must be reported to me before being returned.

You are responsible for the cost of returning the items to me unless I have delivered the item to you in error, or if the item is damaged or defective.

I teach a beginner’s patchwork & quilting course three times a year. In this weekly course you will make a quilt from start to finish, learning the basic skills you need to make a quilt using your sewing machine.

I will run half-day workshops on individual projects such as making bags, cushions and memory bears. If you want to be informed of upcoming class dates and details, please sign up for my newsletter by sending your email address to me at mags@thepatchworkbasket.co.uk

There are regular weekly classes at the studio – I run a hand sewing class on Wednesday afternoons. On Thursday and Friday mornings there are groups who work on a variety of projects with my tuition.

I also have sit n sew sessions (with no tuition) where you can bring your own sewing project and sit, sew and chat with a cuppa. These are on Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons. I also have a sit n sew once a month on a Saturday.

As well as classes at the studio, I visit other groups to teach at their venues. I am available for one-day or half-day workshops. Please contact me to discuss.

If you are interested in attending a class at The Patchwork Basket, please get in touch with me at mags@thepatchworkbasket.co.uk

Until the online booking facility is enabled, please contact me to book a place on a workshop or class. You can call or WhatsApp me on 07745 900643 or email mags@thepatchworkbasket.co.uk

If you want more details on a course then please do get in touch and I’ll be happy to answer your queries.

Your place is confirmed on receipt of payment for the course. I can take payment by phone or can email you an invoice payable by PayPal or BACS. Once your place is confirmed, I will send you the list of requirements for the course and any further details you may need.

Classes are open to all adults. I hope to run children’s classes in the future. I can also run private workshops for groups, if you contact me to discuss.

You will usually need a sewing machine, unless otherwise stated in the class description. I have some sewing machines at the studio for class use, if you can’t bring your own. Please ask me for details when booking your course.

If you’re unsure whether a class is suitable for your level of experience, then please ask me and I’ll happily advise.

I love to teach beginners and to help people grow in confidence with their sewing. So, if you’re lacking in confidence, please don’t let it put you off giving a class a go.

Classes tend to be small, unless otherwise stated. I usually have no more than six per class.

I provide refreshments during classes. I also have a toilet on site.