Dawn Ireland Textile Artist reviews

Penny reviewed: Free-machine embroidery classes with Dawn Ireland

"I attended one of the Friday morning embroidery classes, having done a couple of full-day courses with Dawn. The studio is such a great place to be - it's light and airy with a lovely calm atmosphere and it's full of fabrics, threads, books and I am always feel inspired just by being there! In the class I went to we did applique and reverse applique but I also took a piece of my own because I wanted a bit of help with it. As always, Dawn was encouraging, helpful and gave me the support I needed. Going on a Friday morning was a marvellous thing to do after 4 busy days at work and I would highly recommend this class."

Dawn Ireland Textile Artist responded:

"Really pleased you enjoyed the morning class Penny. Thank you so much for writing your lovely review."

Alison Bell reviewed: Free-machine embroidery classes with Dawn Ireland

"Dawn's weekly classes are always well planned so that a new technique, style or theme is introduced (though participants are able to work on their own projects if preferred). Dawn is always at hand to offer help and advice and has a lovely warm and encouraging manner. There are a vast array of resources available within the studio - fabrics, threads, buttons etc. of every style/colour. A thoroughly enjoyable weekly workshop and highly recommended."

Dawn Ireland Textile Artist responded:

"Hi Alison, Thanks for writing a lovely review of the weekly embroidery classes."

mrs H Moore reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"Dawn's classes are inspiring well organized lovely snacks beautiful cake beautiful studio.lots of books fabrics threads boards with examples of work .love them been four times now .great course"

Dawn Ireland Textile Artist responded:

"Hi Helen, Thanks for your lovely review of the workshops. I’m glad you enjoy coming to them."

Penny reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"I REALLY enjoyed this class, which takes place in Dawn's spacious and airy studio, full of materials and threads. Just being in the studio makes you feel creative! Dawn gave a demonstration of free hand machine embroidery, which was clear and easy to follow and then we worked on our own pieces, with Dawn always at hand to advise and encourage. I came away feeling so inspired that I have already booked another workshop. Dawn is very skillful, knowledgeable and generous. Brilliant value for money and an excellent way to spend a Sunday."

Dawn Ireland Textile Artist responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review Penny."

Ros Kelson reviewed: Free-machine embroidery classes with Dawn Ireland

"I so look forward to my weekly free machine embroidery class, having never done this type of sewing before. Dawn is an excellent teacher, patient, gentle, encouraging and very creative. She shows us different techniques every week - including painting on fabric. I have learned so much already. Her studio is in an old building, airy and full of light and an ‘Aladdin’s cave’ of all things sewing related plus lots of interesting plants, pictures and objects to inspire us. I take my own sewing machine but Dawn can provide sewing machines for those who maybe don’t have one or don’t want to carry it there. All materials etc are provided. There is plenty of space so we can socially distance but still chat to each other. Oh, and there is tea and chocolate biscuits too ?"

Dawn Ireland Textile Artist responded:

"Thanks for your lovely review Ros"

Sally Winslow reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"Just had a wonderful day with Dawn and just one other person, lovely Lynne from London. So pleased I didn’t rearrange as I’m now equipped with new skills for filling the uncertain weeks ahead. Gorgeous work space, light and airy and jam packed with gorgeous fabrics, thread, and other haberdashery. Dawn is a fabulous teacher, patient and friendly and I can’t wait to spend another day at Stitched up and Fleeced."

Sarah Williams reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"I had an enjoyable, creative and informative time at Dawn's delightful studio. It's a great space in which to explore the possibilities of your sewing machine, and is well stocked with all you need to have a lovely day."

Aimee Birch reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"I throughly enjoyed the machine embroidery course at stitched up and fleeced studios, which was run by Dawn Ireland. Dawn was lovely, welcoming and very supportive in showing you what to do and teaching you about the different techniques that you can do, such as how to appliqué and giving you loads of inspiration from her own amazing textile work. I especially liked that we got to sample some of Dawn’s home made chocolate cake, which was delicious!. I would definitely come again to the next workshop. Thanks so much Dawn."

Christine Ollerenshaw reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"I really enjoyed the workshop and gained some valuable skills! Lovely, friendly atmosphere too!"

Dawn Ireland Textile Artist responded:

"Thanks for your review. I’m glad you enjoyed the workshop."

Linda Bayley reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"I really enjoyed the workshop on Saturday. The demos, the support and the materials were excellent. The studio looks great. The cake was delicious and it took all my willpower to moderate with all the chocolate on offer. I’ll be back in the new year. Many Thanks, Linda"

Jayne McConkey reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"Dear Dawn, Thank you for the workshop Sunday week ago. I had a lot of fun, and have been playing since. My bird I played with made it onto a card, which I have sent to a friend."

Marlis Calvert reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"Thank you for organising the workshop on Saturday, we all thoroughly enjoyed the day and came away with lots of ideas and a new skill to put into practise. The friendly atmosphere and the lovely cake at coffee breaktime added to the enjoyment of the day. Thanks again Marlis."

Jill Duncan reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"A wonderful day- great setting, company and teacher. All aspects a pleasure to be part of. Will be booking another course with Dawn. The time flew by but I left with a real sense of achievement and having learned a new skill I can now use with confidence."

Susan reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"Wonderful way to spend a day, better than a spa weekend. Dawn has created a wonderful space for her classes, plenty of light and space with so much material and haberdashery, I don’t think anyone would find anything missing. Then there is the wonderful homemade cake, with coffee and tea in plenty. Dawn is very helpful with advice and help, can’t wait to go again."

Dawn Ireland Textile Artist responded:

"Thanks for the lovely review Susan."

Margaret Winter reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"Dawn provided a very warm welcome and plenty of encouragement throughout the day. There was a planned but flexible structure to the day and she was very responsive to individual needs as well as good at demonstrating skills and techniques to the whole group. The venue was well equiped and there were plenty of resources and examples of creative work to help us on our projects. She was well prepared and knowledgable and able to create a supportive learning environment."

Andrea Southey reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"Crafting, cake and good company - what a fab way to spend a Sunday! A well organised and relaxed session. Dawn was on hand to give advice and guidance when needed and I've come away with more confidence using my machine and lots of creative inspiration."

Rachel Skinner reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"Thank-you Dawn it was a fantastic workshop with you; I loved it! I’ve tried using my machine at home before for making appliqué cards , but I’ve not really known what I’ve been doing and just making it up as I went along; often with a lot of mess, rejects, jamming up my machine and frustration in the process. The workshop was fantastic , some of us took our own machines and Dawn was able to help and assist as necessary with all the variants of machines. We had a great instruction and demos and plenty of time to first of all trial techniques and then work on our own creations and ideas. The area was really well set up and Dawn has a fab array of threads and fabric to choose from . I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop, and meeting Dawn who was lovely, and her hospitality was also excellent; we were offered drinks and biscuits throughout the day and Dawn had made a lovely cake for us at the workshop too. It was a relaxed yet inspiring atmosphere, and I believe the workshop would be suitable for absolute beginners to the more able as everyone could progress on their own projects and everyone received help as needed throughout the day. Thank you Dawn, I’m looking forward to dong more at home and will definitely be recommending your workshops."

Dawn Ireland Textile Artist responded:

"Thank you so much Rachael for your review of the workshop. I’m really glad you enjoyed it. It was lovely to meet you."

Jo Hawcroft reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"Really enjoyed my class yesterday. Dawn was very welcoming and I couldn’t wait to get home and keep experimenting. Cake was delicious"

Dawn Ireland Textile Artist responded:

"Thanks for your lovely review Jo, so pleased you enjoyed the day, and the cake!"

Maia reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"Absolutely the best sewing day I've had ever! Highly recommend Dawn Ireland's courses. Delicious cake included! Great personal attention and tuition. Can't wait to return for another course."

Marie reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"I really enjoyed Dawn's course. She was very welcoming and was always available to help, give advice without pushing you on before you felt ready and she gave you confidence to try things. It was great to be able to spend 5 hours just getting used to what my own machine would do. Dawn had a great range of materials and resources which she encouraged us to use. It was a lovely day with such a nice group of people. Thank you for a very enjoyable day."

Sara reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"Fabulous course. Dawn is a great teacher, very patient and nurturing. She is so creative and inspires others to find their own creativity."

linda beggs reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"Dawn welcomed me into her lovely home. The course was excellent and Dawn was very patient and helpful, feel a lot more confident now to do free motion embroidery. Her carrot cake was the best I have ever had. She also had beautiful cats. I want to go on another of her courses. Excellent."

Dawn Ireland Textile Artist responded:

"Thank you for such a lovely review Linda."

Penny reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"I attended a free machine embroidery course with Dawn Ireland on Saturday, 25th May. I was apprehensive about going (and nearly cancelled the day before!) because I am not an expert with my machine but I am so glad I went. I needn't have worried - it was a fabulous day which I really enjoyed. Gained more confidence with my sewing machine and learnt how to use it for making machine embroidery pictures, even translating one of my own drawings into a picture to hang at home. So delighted with the day. The workshop was held in Dawn's lovely home, full of light, inspiration and resources. I would highly recommend this workshop."

Dawn Ireland Textile Artist responded:

"Thanks for the lovely review Penny."

Evelyn Risner reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"Really enjoyed the day and practised my skills on my own machine which was good. The cake was delicious as well."

Carole H reviewed: Free-machine embroidery classes with Dawn Ireland

"I always look forward to the two hours on Wednesday morning spent with Dawn and her happy class of sewers at the Dronfield Hall Barn. It’s great to have someone so talented sharing their expertise so freely, and inspiring the class with the materials and techniques she introduces each week. Dawn is a very kind and generous teacher, who always has words of encouragement. When I started the class just weeks ago, I hadn't sewn for about 15 years. Thanks to Dawn, I’ve gained the confidence to tackle all types of adventurous projects. And Dawn’s stimulating help each Wednesday spurs me on. Dawn's teaching, coupled with the large range of materials she provides make this class excellent value for money."

Dawn Ireland Textile Artist responded:

"Thank you Carole for a really lovely review."