“In every gathering, threads intertwine —
ideas spark, friendships form, and the quiet joy of making begins.”
Few things are lovelier than stitching alongside others — find all the moments to connect, chat, and create together here in the Inner Sanctuary.
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Exploring Needlelace
Explore the creative possibilities of needlelace in this Inner Sanctuary masterclass. We’ll look at how familiar needlelace patterns can be transformed through the use of different threads, colours and embellishments, and how multiple techniques can be combined within a single design. There will be time to experiment with stitches and samples, giving you space to play, explore variations, and develop ideas you can take forward into your own needlelace projects.
Monthly Stitch Social (March)
Gather your stitching supplies, pour yourself something cosy, and join us for our very first Stitch Social!
Drop in for a while or stay for the whole session — everyone’s welcome. Bring your work-in-progress, join the chat, and enjoy a friendly round of show-and-tell with fellow stitchers.
Monthly Stitch Social (April)
Gather your stitching supplies, pour yourself something cosy, and join us for our very first Stitch Social!
Drop in for a while or stay for the whole session — everyone’s welcome. Bring your work-in-progress, join the chat, and enjoy a friendly round of show-and-tell with fellow stitchers.
Monthly Stitch Social (May)
Gather your stitching supplies, pour yourself something cosy, and join us for our very first Stitch Social!
Drop in for a while or stay for the whole session — everyone’s welcome. Bring your work-in-progress, join the chat, and enjoy a friendly round of show-and-tell with fellow stitchers.
Exploring Decorative Lettering
Discover how to design beautiful decorative letters with embroidery in mind in this Inner Sanctuary masterclass. We’ll explore the key considerations when creating a letterform for stitching — structure, spacing, flourishes and texture — and look at ways to adapt designs for different techniques. You’ll then create your own decorative letter that can be worked in goldwork, whitework, freestyle embroidery and more, ready to develop into a truly personal stitched piece.
Monthly Stitch Social (June)
Gather your stitching supplies, pour yourself something cosy, and join us for our very first Stitch Social!
Drop in for a while or stay for the whole session — everyone’s welcome. Bring your work-in-progress, join the chat, and enjoy a friendly round of show-and-tell with fellow stitchers.
Knot Garden Design Masterclass
Step into the world of Knot Gardens in this Inner Sanctuary masterclass. We’ll explore historical examples and the principles that shape their distinctive, interlaced layouts, uncovering what lies beneath the formal beauty of the designs. You’ll then have time to create your own knot-garden layout for embroidery, with discussion of stitch choices and textures to bring your pattern to life in thread.
Monthly Stitch Social (July)
Gather your stitching supplies, pour yourself something cosy, and join us for our very first Stitch Social!
Drop in for a while or stay for the whole session — everyone’s welcome. Bring your work-in-progress, join the chat, and enjoy a friendly round of show-and-tell with fellow stitchers.
Monthly Stitch Social (August)
Gather your stitching supplies, pour yourself something cosy, and join us for our very first Stitch Social!
Drop in for a while or stay for the whole session — everyone’s welcome. Bring your work-in-progress, join the chat, and enjoy a friendly round of show-and-tell with fellow stitchers.
Monthly Stitch Social (September)
Gather your stitching supplies, pour yourself something cosy, and join us for our very first Stitch Social!
Drop in for a while or stay for the whole session — everyone’s welcome. Bring your work-in-progress, join the chat, and enjoy a friendly round of show-and-tell with fellow stitchers.
Monthly Stitch Social (October)
Gather your stitching supplies, pour yourself something cosy, and join us for our very first Stitch Social!
Drop in for a while or stay for the whole session — everyone’s welcome. Bring your work-in-progress, join the chat, and enjoy a friendly round of show-and-tell with fellow stitchers.
Exploring Whitework Masterclass
Explore the subtle magic of whitework in this Inner Sanctuary masterclass. We’ll look at how traditional whitework techniques can be transformed through the use of different threads, touches of colour and thoughtful embellishment, and how multiple techniques can be combined within a single design. There will also be time to experiment with stitches and samples, giving you space to play, discover variations, and develop ideas to carry into your own whitework projects.
Monthly Stitch Social (November)
Gather your stitching supplies, pour yourself something cosy, and join us for our very first Stitch Social!
Drop in for a while or stay for the whole session — everyone’s welcome. Bring your work-in-progress, join the chat, and enjoy a friendly round of show-and-tell with fellow stitchers.
Monthly Stitch Social (December)
Gather your stitching supplies, pour yourself something cosy, and join us for our very first Stitch Social!
Drop in for a while or stay for the whole session — everyone’s welcome. Bring your work-in-progress, join the chat, and enjoy a friendly round of show-and-tell with fellow stitchers.
Monthly Stitch Social (February)
Gather your stitching supplies, pour yourself something cosy, and join us for our very first Stitch Social!
Drop in for a while or stay for the whole session — everyone’s welcome. Bring your work-in-progress, join the chat, and enjoy a friendly round of show-and-tell with fellow stitchers.
Monthly Stitch Social (January)
Gather your stitching supplies, pour yourself something cosy, and join us for our very first Stitch Social!
Drop in for a while or stay for the whole session — everyone’s welcome. Bring your work-in-progress, join the chat, and enjoy a friendly round of show-and-tell with fellow stitchers.
Jacobean Design Masterclass
Bring along your pencils and paper for this inaugural Inner Sanctuary Masterclass, where we’ll explore the fundamental elements of Jacobean design. Together, we’ll develop these motifs into your own unique composition — ready to be brought to life with needle and thread.
Inner Sanctuary Launch
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.