Thread and Press reviews

Kim Burrows reviewed: Sew and Make a Skirt Ages 8 - 16 years Allerthorpe nr Pocklington

"My granddaughter Chloe did this course yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed it. For someone who is very creative I felt it was something good for her to attend & do."

Lesley reviewed: Creative Textiles York

"The Creative Textile workshop was brilliant. Holly brought everything needed. Her explanation and demonstrations were excellent. She brought lots of examples to provide ideas. A thoroughly enjoyable day."

Kirsty reviewed: Clay Animal Heads - Family Session Melbourne, nr Pocklington

"The course was great! Holly delivered the instructions clearly and her presenting style was really engaging. We learned lots about different clay-modelling techniques but there were also opportunities for children to be creative and do their own thing. We'll definitely sign up to another course soon."

Michelle Glover reviewed: Clay Animal Heads - Family Session Melbourne, nr Pocklington

"We both learnt some new techniques which despite being popular were delivered in a way that was engaging and measured. Help was available if requested. Recommended as a fun crafty course to do with children or adults"

Lucy Phillips reviewed: Screen-print a t-shirt (Ages 9-15 years) Market Weighton

"My daughter and her friend (age 12) love attending the craft sessions. Would highly recommend. "

Lucy Phillips reviewed: Online Art Club (Younger Children) - DOG

"Fantastic class, Holly has such a lovely manner and teaching style. I really enjoyed doing this class with my 5 year old. We both really enjoyed it."

Wendy Bowser reviewed: Creative Textiles Beverley

"Thoroughly enjoyed the day- realised that I need a lot of practice!!"

Eleanor reviewed: Online Art Club (Younger Children) - DOG

"Will really enjoyed this course and is so much more confident in his ability now. Hoping to sign up for more!"

Tina reviewed: Screen-print a t-shirt (Ages 9-15 years) Market Weighton

"My 12 year old son took part in the t-shirt printing and thoroughly enjoyed it. He took his own design which Holly helped him simplify and he managed to complete two t-shirts in the 3 hour slot. It’s the second craft lesson he’s had with Holly and I’m sure he’ll do more. Thank you! "

Jools reviewed: Creative Textiles Beverley

"Fabulous day with Holly learning to dye and stitch fabrics to create bespoke art pieces. Learnt stacks and enjoyed every minute"

Caroline Wetherell reviewed: Creative Textiles Beverley

"I spent a wonderful day learning new skills on the creative textiles workshop. Holly is knowledgeable & has a fantastic way of teaching, very friendly + everything was included in the price of the workshop. I'll definitely will be taking part in further workshop 🙂 "

Annette lock reviewed: Creative Textiles Beverley

"I had a wonderful day Holly was great and nothing was too much trouble.lots of paints,dyes,inks cotton and anything else you might need,no scrimping.she is a very talented artist and shared all her knowledge and ideas with us.although it was a long day it was very calm and pleasant.thankyou Holly for a fabulous day."

Val. Boycott reviewed: Needle Felting into Fabric Driffield

"Absolutely loved it! Holly has inspired me to start crafting again and I will definitely be booking on to more courses."

Jane Turner reviewed: Sew and Make a Notebook Cover for ages 8 - 13 years Bugthorpe

"Booking was easy. It was well organised. Beautiful fabrics. Holly was helpful and friendly. My daughter was thrilled with her gorgeous fabric notebook cover and proudly showed it off! She learnt a new skill, had great fun, and was inspired to use the notebook as a sketchbook and write a story when we got home. All the kids loved to show what they had made! Thank you. I was really impressed and will be booking again soon."

Heather reviewed: Sew and Make a Notebook Cover for ages 8 - 13 years Bugthorpe

"My daughter had a lovely time and really enjoyed the course. She was made to feel really welcome and was so pleased with her notebook cover. She would definitely like to do another course. Thank you!"

Helen Garrad reviewed: Stitched Places - Free-motion Machine Embroidery Beverley

"Brilliant! Great fun, really interesting and I didn't want it to end. Holly is a great teacher and I felt like I got a lot out of the day. Thank you. Can't wait for the next course."

Helen reviewed: Sew and Make a Patchwork Cushion 8 - 13 years YORK

"My 11 year old daughter and her friend went to one of Holly's sewing courses and had a brilliant time! They learnt some new skills and the cushions they made were absolutely beautiful. I'd highly recommend Holly's classes. "

Thread and Press responded:

"That's fabulous to hear, thank you for your feedback"

Jules reviewed: Reverse Applique and Free-motion Machine Embroidery York

"My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Holly was very organised, patient and encouraging. The techniques were not difficult to pick up, and we had a chance to practice first before moving on to our main piece. Personally I would have found it helpful to have the printed instructions at the beginning of the session, as I was not always ready to learn the next step when Holly was teaching it. Great value, good teaching and a lovely creative day. Thank you Holly."

Thread and Press responded:

"Thank you Jules, much appreciated, And a great idea about printed instructions, thank you. "

Tricia Butler reviewed: Reverse Applique and Free-motion Machine Embroidery York

"I absolutely loved this course! I've been on quite a few different craft workshops in my time but genuinely felt I came away with a new skill and the ability to make more. Holly was very supportive from colour choices to machine etiquette to cups of tea when everyone had their heads down working. Such an imaginative craft and has potential to take it further. Thank you Holly!"

Thread and Press responded:

"Ah thank you, that's great feedback, much appreciated. "

Lorraine Simpson-Housley reviewed: Reverse Applique and Free-motion Machine Embroidery York

"Really enjoyed the course! I produced a lovely piece, of my own design, although there were plenty of pre-prepared templates and Holly was very helpful with advice on how to work it. Recommended to my WI group. Thank you. "

Thread and Press responded:

"Your work was really beautiful, thanks for joining me and thank you for the lovely feedback. "

Kelly reviewed: Sew and Make a Mini Messenger Bag Ages 8-15 years Cottingham

"My 9 year old recently attended and thoroughly enjoyed learning new skills. She was so proud to show off her bag which she had created and tell us all about the new skills she had learnt. She can't wait to attend again would highly recommend "

Thread and Press responded:

"Ah thank you Kelly, it was lovely to meet you both, so glad she enjoyed it :)"

Fiona reviewed: Sew and Make a Pencil Case 8 - 13 years Allerthorpe/Pocklington

"My 12 year old daughter loves Holly's sewing and craft classes. This week she has returned home with a fully lined pencil case with zip and she is very pleased with her achievements. Holly is a brilliant teacher! "

Thread and Press responded:

"Thank you Fiona, it was great to see her again, I loved her design :) "

Jo reviewed: Sew and Make a Pencil Case 8 - 13 years Allerthorpe/Pocklington

"Great session, my daughter really enjoyed this. Fun and educational. Looking forward to future sessions. "

Thread and Press responded:

"Thank you Jo :)"

Katie Howe reviewed: Sew and Make a Mini Messenger Bag Ages 8-15 years Cottingham

"My 9 year old had a truly fabulous morning. Holly is an incredible teacher (with a lot of patience!) The session was really well paced and easy to follow with a huge variety of equipment and materials to use. We can’t wait to book more sessions over Easter!"

Thread and Press responded:

"Ah that's wonderful thanks Katie :)"

Vicki reviewed: Stitched Cutie Mouse in a Box Melbourne nr Pocklington

"Both my 8 year old daughter & 12 son year old really enjoyed this course. Holly explained everything clearly & offered advice whenever needed. Lots of materials, buttons, felt etc to choose from & they made 2 unique mice and a decorative box each. Would highly recommend - thank you Holly x"

Thread and Press responded:

"Thank you Vicki, it was great to meet you all :)"