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Q: Where are you based?

A: We are based in Brentwood, Essex.  The link below will take you to our full address and direction details.

https://www.beautifulthingshq.com/visitbthq/

Q: Are all your courses online?

A: We have a mixture of online and in-person courses.  The details of which will be listed under each course heading.

Q: Do you offer alternative dates to those listed for courses?

A: If you are unable to make a date shown, please contact us at beautifulthingshq@gmail.com or 01277 811136 to discuss alternative dates/options. 

Q: Do you offer refunds?

A: Please see our Terms and Conditions. 

Q: What happens if Beautiful Things cancels a course I am booked on?

A: Please refer to our Terms and Conditions

Q: What if I can’t make the course once I’ve booked it?

A: Please contact us as soon as you know you won’t be able to make the class to discuss options/possible alternative dates.  Also please see our our Terms and Conditions 

Q: What happens if I’m late for the start of a class?

A: If you know you are going to be late, please call us on 01277 811136.

Q: If I don’t finish my item during the course, can I come back another time?

A: It is highly unlikely that you will not finish your item during a course.  Our classes are designed so that everyone leaves with a finished item, but……let’s say for instance you were taken ill during the class and had to leave then yes of course we would do our best to ensure you could come back in and complete it.

Q: Can I pay for my class in instalments?

A: We do offer some of our courses on an instalment basis.  If this option is available it will be listed in the course details 

Q: I can’t log into my account, what should I do?

A: If you are unable to log into your account, click on the “update my account” option on the home page and click on the “Lost your password” link to reset your password.  If after this you continue to have difficulty accessing your account, please email the office at beautifulthingshq@gmail.com 

Q: Do I need to provide materials for my class?

A: The course description on the website will tell you if materials are provided or if you need to provide your own and if so, what materials you will need to bring with you. 

Q: Do your online courses come with kits?

A: Any online courses that come with kits will have this in the course description box. 

Q: How long will I have access to my online course for?

A: Once you have purchased an online course, you will have indefinite access to it.

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Look at this stunning table runner Alison has been Look at this stunning table runner Alison has been working on at BTHQ over the last few days.

We just love the colours and how she's tried out all of the embroidery stutches on the @janomeuk DKS100SE machine.

This class is available to book in the studio over 2 days or 4 half days and is coming out as an online workshop for next year!!!

Platinum members of our VIP sewing club will get it this summer!!
Laura & Wendy will be twinning on their way to wor Laura & Wendy will be twinning on their way to work in these fabulous @sewoveritlondon Eve dresses

Made against the recommendation of a woven fabric (ssshhhh) in cotton jersey from our shop.
Purchase any plain cotton jersey and a patterned j Purchase any plain cotton jersey and a patterned jersey + order some A0 printing and we will throw in a free pack of stretch needles.
We had a lovely Heirloom Club this morning, but se We had a lovely Heirloom Club this morning, but seem to have done more talking than photography of our makes!
Freddie Fox is very pleased that he finally has an outfit underway, just need something special for his cravat
We've had another lovely fabric delivery and have We've had another lovely fabric delivery and have some fabulous new prints to share with you.

Join Claire LIVE on her YouTube channel at 11am on Wednesday 15th March when she will show you them all individually and make her pattern suggestions.
We have made the decision to no longer stock print We have made the decision to no longer stock printed patterns and focus on using our wonderful A0 printer (Colin the Canon).

We have a small stock of Tilly & The Buttons printed patterns in stock at the moment and have therefore reduced them all on the website by 25%

If you are a printed pattern fan and like a good old instruction book then grab yourself a bargain before they are all gone.

https://www.beautifulthingshq.com/product-category/fabric/patterns/
Would you like your own handmade holiday wardrobe Would you like your own handmade holiday wardrobe to rival Sandras? Join our free dressmaking journey challenge starting Monday 13th March and we can help you with a plan of action.
If you were not one of the lucky winners of our St If you were not one of the lucky winners of our Stitch Festival tickets but still want to go along, then we are pleased to be able to offer you a discount code:

BEAUTIFULTHINGS23

The discount is £2 off standard adult / concession tickets booked before 11.59pm Wednesday 22nd March 2023. Offer not valid on Sunday 26th March. Booking fee applies. 
 

*Save £2.00 on adult and concession tickets when quoting discount code at checkout. To purchase tickets, visit www.thestitchfestival.co.uk. Not valid on child, VIP or group tickets and cannot be used on Sunday 26th March. £3.50 transaction fee applies per e-ticket order (for any number of e-tickets purchased), and a £3.95 transaction fee applies per postal ticket order. T&Cs apply. Discount expires 11:59pm 22nd March.
If you are like me and have an ever growing 'colle If you are like me and have an ever growing 'collection' of fabric then why not release it from the shelf and turn it into something?

The perfect opportunity for it's release is to book a day or two at our BTHQ retreat in May.  Time dedicated purely to crafting and no external distractions.

Holiday Inn Brentwood 13th & 14th May 2023
CONGRATULATIONS We've drawn our winners for the S CONGRATULATIONS

We've drawn our winners for the Stitch Festival tickets. 

Katie Cope, Wendy Murphy, Donna White, Jane Richardson (facebook) and essex_girl_knits (Insta)

Please get in touch via email to beautifulthingshq@gmail.com to claim your tickets.  You must be able to attend on one of the days that the show is open and will be allocated 2 tickets each so you can bring a friend.
This is my final holiday post, it’s a stretch ve This is my final holiday post, it’s a stretch version of the Sew Over It Eve dress. Thanks so much to my sister Julie for taking loads of photos (and it was great fun!)
If you would like to build up your holiday/summer wardrobe then give us a call/email/message or head to BTHQ and we can help you get started!
Todays holiday outfit is the Sirocco jumpsuit by D Todays holiday outfit is the Sirocco jumpsuit by Deer and Doe. When Claire picked this pattern for her #sewoutofmycomfortzone I decided to take the leap too - and I love it!!!
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