Sew Forest of Dean reviews

20 Mar 24'

Kingsley reviewed: Nature Inspired Hand Embroidery

"As a novice embroiderer I had a wonderful day learning a wide variety of stitches in the lovely relaxed setting of Jen’s studio. Jen was an excellent tutor, teaching us clearly step by step and demonstrating embroidery stitching tips and techniques. We spent the day surrounded by her beautiful work and gaining inspiration from her smaller pieces. The day was exactly what I had hoped for and I would have no hesitation in recommending any of her courses. I hope to attend another of her courses when possible. "

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Hi Kingsley, thank you so much for your lovely review. It was wonderful to share the day with you, you were all so enthusiastic and made a lovely job of all the techniques and stitches. Have fun experimenting with your projects and exploring the endless possibilities of hand embroidery 😊 Best wishes, Jennifer"

21 Feb 24'

Donna Rose reviewed: Fabric Dyeing

"It is one of the best courses that I have attended. Jen was a fabulous tutor and made us feel immediately welcome. Over the 2 days we made samples using many different techniques. I came home with lots of lovely work and have been inspired to carry on dyeing!"

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Thank you Donna for your lovely review! It was a great couple of days in the studio and I'm so pleased you are going to do more dyeing - your pieces were gorgeous - I'm going to dye some t-shirts today! Thanks again, Jen "

21 Jan 24'

Dave reviewed: Learn to Love your Sewing Machine

"Excellent course, nice balance of learning about how my sewing machine works, important tips for making things look professional, also nice to leave the day having made something, thanks Jen 😊 "

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Brilliant! Thanks so much for your kind review Dave, it was lovely to spend the day with you and Gayle. I'm so pleased you found the day useful and enjoyable, good luck with all your future sewing projects. Best wishes, Jen "

15 Nov 23'

Angela reviewed: Fabric books and journals

"I had a lovely time on this course. A very genial - and very talented - host and pleasant company. Wish I lived nearer so I could do more courses with Jen. Angela"

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Hi Angela, thank you so much for your review and for taking the time to join me in the studio. Your textile book is looking lovely and I hope you enjoy completing it with the ideas we discussed. Thanks again for coming all this way, happy stitching, Jennifer "

30 Oct 23'

Lucy Burrows reviewed: Beginner's Quilting Day with Sew Forest of Dean

"I thoroughly enjoyed the course with Jen. She presented in a way that was easy to understand and I now feel I am ready to complete the quilt. The venue is great, with everything at hand, and the lemon drizzle cake was lovely! Thanks so much Jen."

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Hi Lucy, thank you for your lovely review and for joining me in the studio. I'm thrilled that you enjoyed your day, you made great start with your quilt and it really won't take long to have everything finished, just ready for snuggling under now that the nights are drawing in! Thanks again, best wishes, Jennifer"

27 Oct 23'

Jane reviewed: Beginner's Quilting Day with Sew Forest of Dean

"What an enjoyable and informative day I have just had. I came away not only with the knowledge and tips on how to make my first quilt but also knowing a lot more about how to use my sewing machine (which I've owned for years), the best threads to use and how to cut fabric accurately. Jen was an inspirational teacher and at the end of the day I couldn't wait to plug in my sewing machine at home and do more sewing. I will definitely be signing up for another course run by Jen (the cake was delicious too!) "

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Hi Jane, thanks so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review, very much appreciated. I'm so pleased you got so much out of the day, Have fun finishing your quilt, I can't wait to see it all done! Happy sewing, Jennifer "

16 Oct 23'

Janette Stewart reviewed: "Through the Garden Gate" - Machine Embroidery Workshop

"Thanks Jennifer, I had a lovely couple of days stitching, learning new techniques and extending the use of techniques I already knew. Good company and homemade cake were an added bonus."

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Hi Janette, thank you so much for your review. It was a pleasure to spend a couple of days with you in the studio and I loved your design and use of the techniques. I'm glad you enjoyed the cake and the company, it was a lovely couple of days. Thanks again, Jennifer"

21 Sep 23'

A Brooks reviewed: Beginner's Quilting Day with Sew Forest of Dean

"A truly excellent course! Informal and relaxed and just the right pace to understand and practice each part of the project before moving on. We were given all the necessary information to complete the project in our own time and encouraged to get in touch if we came across problems. I don’t think any quilts will be left in the ‘UFO’ box. Thank you so much for a great day - I’m looking forward to receiving the newsletter and booking my next course."

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Thanks so much for your review Angela and for joining me in the studio. It was lovely to see all your quilts come to life, you did a wonderful job with everything I threw at you! Good luck with the finishing off, don't forget to shout if you need any more help. Hope to see you again for some more quilting fun. Best wishes, Jennifer"

16 Sep 23'

Clunis reviewed: Beginner's Quilting Day with Sew Forest of Dean

"Great day course. Learnt a lot, not just about quilting, but valuable hints and tips regarding using sewing machines. Would definitely recommend to any budding quilter. "

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Thank you so much for joining me in the studio Clunis and for your lovely review. So glad you enjoyed your day - you made a lovely job of your quilt. Happy sewing! Jennifer "

13 Sep 23'

Helen Nield reviewed: Learn to Love your Sewing Machine

"Everything & more than I expected …I had a lovely day. Definitely worth travelling from The Midlands for this course. I turned it into a short break & would highly recommend the course. Such a warm friendly welcome & a lemon based cake which is always a winner. I’ll be heading home tomorrow to tackle bunting for my first Grandchild’s Christening 😊 "

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review Helen 😊 It was a pleasure to spend time with you and the other ladies in the studio, you all worked so hard and made a fabulous job of all the skills I showed you. The lemon drizzle cake is always a crowd pleaser! With very best wishes for all your sewing projects, Jennifer "

21 Apr 23'

Liz H reviewed: "Through the Garden Gate" - Machine Embroidery Workshop

"This is an excellent course and I came away with such confidence and an abundance of ideas to take me forward. I also have a picture I love and would have thought beyond my ability before this course. Jen is an excellent teacher and each participant was able to produce their own individual and different take on the principles by being guided and supported by Jen to follow our likes and ability….encouraged to be creative and ‘daring’. A fantastic environment to work in, the pace is steady but never feels pressured. Highly recommended. I will be back. Thank you. "

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Thank you so much for such a lovely review Liz. It's always fascinating to see how people respond to the various techniques I demonstrate and it was wonderful that you embraced them all within your work. Your finished picture was a delight and I'm sure it's just the start of your exploration of the techniques we covered. I can't wait to see your work and skills develop further! Thanks again Liz, always a pleasure to share my studio space with you. Jen"

9 Nov 22'

Gill reviewed: Beginner's Quilting Day with Sew Forest of Dean

"had a really relaxing enjoyable day on saturday and learnt alot of useful quilting techniques. informal atmosphere cant wait to get the quilt finished! thank you Jen for a lovely day"

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review Gill. I'm so glad you enjoyed the day and look forward to seeing your beautiful quilt all finished. Best wishes and thanks again, Jennifer"

30 Apr 22'

Chris Roberts reviewed: Beginner's Quilting Day with Sew Forest of Dean

"This was definitely the best course that I have been on to date, and I’ve been on a lot. Jen made me feel relaxed immediately. She gave everyone the help and attention they needed. The day was well paced ensuring that we all came away with the knowledge and skills to finish our quilt at home. In addition there was delicious cake! I thoroughly recommend this course to everyone. Thanks Jen for a great day."

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Thank you so much for your lovely review Chris. I'm so glad you enjoyed the day and I'm pretty sure you're finally going to get your first quilt finished! Thank you for a lovely day, happy quilting ?"

10 Mar 22'

Rose Harding reviewed: Learn to Love your Sewing Machine

"Thoroughly enjoyed this course. Lovely environment, very relaxed. Learnt loads, so much better than ploughing through a manual by yourself and still not knowing what to do. Jennifer is very knowledgeable and extremely helpful, nothing is too much trouble. Plenty of refreshments and a lovely banana cake! Would highly recommend to anyone."

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review Rose. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed the day, you all did such a great job. Good luck with all your sewing projects and thanks again for your kind review. Best wishes, Jennifer"

10 Feb 22'

Cath Coolican Smith reviewed: Fabric books and journals

"I had a lovely day. Jen was very friendly and helpful and I felt so much more confident at the end of the course"

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Thank you Cath, I'm so glad you enjoyed the day. I look forward to seeing you later in the month for your next course ?"

29 Jan 22'

Georgina reviewed: Beginner's Quilt Workshop

"Jen was brilliant at providing us with very clear instructions, demonstrations and tips for how to make our quilts. Her knowledge of quilting and sewing is second to none and the course was the perfect intro to quilting."

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Thank you for your lovely review Georgina. It was a real pleasure working with you in the studio and your quilt is looking fabulous! Thanks again and good luck with all your sewing projects. Jennifer"

26 Jan 22'

Jen Keen reviewed: Free motion embroidery for Jen Keen

"Absolutely fabulous! Jen is a fantastic and hugely knowledgeable teacher. Well prepared, full of interest and inspiration, handy handouts to take home, great environment- flippin brilliant ? 5 star all the way ☺️"

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Aww, thanks so much Jen! It was wonderful to spend some time with you in the studio and I'm thrilled to have inspired you to get going with your free motion embroidery. Thanks for taking your time to leave a review, much appreciated. Happy stitching! Jennifer"

30 Sep 20'

AlisonG reviewed: Learn to Love your Sewing Machine

"My trusty hand Singer sewing machine has died and I’d not used an electric machine since my school days (a long time ago!) so this course was perfect. It was a fun, friendly day and I left full of new found enthusiasm for sewing. Plus there was cake!"

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Thank you Alison, it was lovely to spend time with you in the studio. I look forward to seeing you again on the Redwork Workshop ? Happy sewing in the meantime."

30 Sep 20'

Helen reviewed: Learn to Love your Sewing Machine

"Hadn't picked up my sewing machine for years and could barely remember how to thread it. Jennifer was really patient and so lovely. The day covered all you need to know to get back in the saddle and was thoroughly enjoyable. Couldn't recommend it enough. Lovely cake as well. ?"

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Thank you Helen, you did a great job with your machine and I'm so glad you enjoyed the day and the cake. Good luck with all your sewing projects ?"

29 Sep 20'

Nicki reviewed: Learn to Love your Sewing Machine

"The 'Learn to love your sewing machine' workshop is brilliant. Before the workshop I had a very basic knowledge of how to stitch a straight line, but no idea about any other functions. Jen's knowledge and patience knows no boundaries, and I learnt how to maintain the machine, how to fix the problems I was having with tension, as well as learning how (and why) you use all of my machines accessories. All of that and Jen showed us how to make a zip bag. I came away feeling inspired to use my machine, and with the confidence of knowing how to!! Jen is a brilliant teacher, and her workshop is a lovely place to learn. Oh, and there was homemade cake !!!! Fantastic value for money and fun too."

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Thank you Nicki, that's really kind of you. I'm so glad you enjoyed the day and you went away inspired. That's my main aim in life, to inspire people to sew and show them all the tips and tricks to sew with pleasure and accuracy! You did a great job, I'm glad you enjoyed the cake ? Good luck with all your sewing projects."

25 Sep 20'

Emily Trenwith reviewed: Beginner's Patchwork and Quilting Course

"I'm reasonably confident with my sewing machine thanks to the Sew Forest of Dean "Learn to Love Your Sewing Machine" course, but was worried I wasn't precise enough to do patchwork. She's helped me with my cutting and piecing skills, and I've now made cushions, and a baby quilt. Feel like I'm now ready to tackle my first grown up quilt, I've learned so much! Thank you Jen!"

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"You have some great ideas for your projects Emily, I'm so glad I've been able to help you gain confidence and to get you started with them. Your bookcase quilt is going to be stunning, I can't wait to see it finished."

25 Sep 20'

Emily Trenwith reviewed: Learn to Love your Sewing Machine

"Jen is an excellent teacher, with a passion for needlework that's infectious. She explains things very clearly, has endless patience & creativity, and will get you excited to use your sewing machine! Love going to the studio for some sewcialising, and looking forward to my next course. Highly recommend this lovely lady."

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Thank you so much Emily, it's always a pleasure to spend time with you in the studio x"

13 Sep 20'

Maggie Etheridge reviewed: Learn to Love your Sewing Machine

"Jen is an excellent teacher with an amazing amount of sewing knowledge. There is group and individual tuition throughout the day. I learnt a lot about the knobs, dials and various sewing feet and feel confident enough to try them out at home. The day was thoroughly enjoyable and went ‘sew’ quickly!"

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Thank you Maggie, it was a lovely day and I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Happy Sewing :-) Jennifer"

10 Sep 20'

Keri reviewed: Learn to Love your Sewing Machine

"Jen is a knowledgeable and lovely person, generous with both her time in teaching and resource materials. I have gained both enjoyment and skills on the courses I have attended and can fully recommend her."

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Thank you Keri, it was lovely to get you started on your sewing journey. Enjoy your new hobby! Kind regards, Jennifer"

22 Aug 20'

Jane R reviewed: Beginner's Patchwork and Quilting Course

"I learnt so much on this course. I had always wanted to make a quilt but didn't know where to start. Jen explains things in such an easy to understand manner. I really enjoyed the course and I am now making quilts for all of my grandchildren!"

Sew Forest of Dean responded:

"Thank you Jane, it was a pleasure to get you started on your quilting journey :-)"

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