Testimonials for 2009!

Just wanted to drop you a note to thank you and your family for the wonderful hospitality you provided while at the class, I certainly felt very spoiled, how much better does it get, you can sew all day and not have to worry about cooking or dishes, just amazing.

My friends and co workers can’t believe a sewing trip could have been so much fun, I haven’t been able to stop talking about how much fun we had learning.

Again thank you so much to both you and Jon for the most amazing and gratifying experience.

Nancy Jones, Sarnia , Ontario
Couture Draping with Jon Moore participant

What a week! What a pair of fine teachers!
Many thanks to you both.

Fran Gregor, Halifax , Nova Scotia
Couture Draping with Jon Moore participant

Kathryn, you are making a great and significant impact on our education system. By hook or by crook you’ll bring Ontario sewing education up to a more desirable level.
Hurrah and Congratulations!
Thanks for including me!

Audrey Middleton, Clinton , Ontario
Couture Draping with Jon Moore participant

Your workshop was definitely worth the trip, and I am excited to see if I can experiment with a few other styles. I must say your presentation style is very clear, and you have the patience of Job! I hope I will be able to attend another class in the future.

Cynthia Lewis, Denver , Colorado
Designer Purse workshop participant

I just had to mention the recent praise for your work in the letters section in Vogue Patterns. One writer congratulated the magazine for allowing all the pages but I know you wouldn’t submit an instruction project without making sure all the ‘whys and wherefores’ were included. Your attention to detail, complete research, and desire to impart the full benefit of your knowledge is what makes you a world-class teacher. Congratulations on having your work appreciated and publicly recognized. You deserve it!
regards,

Barbara Higgs
Past workshop participant

Testimonials for 2008!

Thanks for an excellent experience and a beautiful coat.  My husband thinks it’s the nicest garment I’ve made!

Erika Abner, LL.B, Ph.D, Educational Consultant, Toronto, Ontario
Shearling Jacket workshop participant

Thanks so much for the course, and the opportunity to "play" with so many wonderful fellow sewers. Quite an ambitious, focused group still with lots of fun and social times. I loved it!

The two jackets were (are) a hit, so now I can just dream of the blue and what it will become.  I see hats and fringed scarves in my future.

Catherine Brocklebank, Mississauga, Ontario
Shearling Jacket workshop participant

Just want to say a big "thank you" for everything you did to make our tour so inspiring, relaxing and enjoyable.  I'm still coming down from the 'high' after everything we saw.

Lorna Rae, Harrowsmith, Ontario
New York trip participant

I appreciate the guidance and hospitality that you provided on the trip.  I achieved my objective, which was getting around the city and learning where to find fabric and supplies so that I can do this again sometime on my own.I have also renewed my enthusiasm with some creative ideas and can hardly wait to get to the sewing room after work each day   I have had quite a dry spell and the trip was just what I needed.  It was really refreshing to be with so many like-minded people. Great fun!!

Mary Gardner, North Bay, Ontario
New York trip participant

Kathryn's fashion course in Paris was well planned and well organized. Every day included a group fashion event, learning component and highly appreciated free time to explore Paris. She was extremely knowledgeable and helpful in ensuring that participants knew how to get to where they wished to go and, even more importantly, how to get back to the hotel. I thoroughly enjoyed myself, learned much, and encourage others to join Kathryn on her next fashion adventure.

Carroll
Ottawa
Paris participant

Testimonials for 2007!

All I can say off the bat is WOW!!!!
That was the best trip ever! Every little detail had been thought out in advance,
- a credit to your wonderful organizational skills.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!.

Audrey Middleton
Springtime in New York 2006 participant

Thank you Kathryn for the delightful program you put together. Your hard planning and prep work paid off in providing a top notch event for all of us. Not only was it too much fun just being in NYC, it was a sewing inspiration to see the collections, to check out the wonderful big city fabrics, and to snoop and shop designer collections . . . and a great pleasure to meet you.

Josette Lory/Michigan
Springtime in New York 2006 participant

Just a little note to thank you again for a great sewing course! I enjoyed it immensely and feel I learned a lot as well as regaining some confidence in sewing. I can't think of anything that could be improved on....the meals were wonderful too!

Helen Haughton/Ontario
Fearless Jacket participant

Here's what's been said in the past!

I would recommend your school to anyone who is serious about sewing. You provide excellent instructions in a non-intimidating atmosphere. I am a novice sewer, but left your school feeling as if I could sew with the best. I am looking forward to returning in April.

Donna Richardson, South Carolina, USA

Each time I attend one of the workshops I can’t believe what I accomplish! The personal hands-on instruction, the beautiful atmosphere in the woods, the fabulous equipment plus the friends I’ve made make each workshop really one-of-a-kind…. oh, and did I mention the food! I feel so fortunate to have discovered this gem of a school. Thank you Kathryn, the workshops are not only great for my mental health but my sewing skills are in the big league now.
Penny Hopp, Toronto, Canada

Dear Kathryn,

I just wanted to write a note of sincere thanks to show you how much I appreciated all your help with making my dress for the Grammy’s. I really could not have done it without you. You are an awesome sewing teacher with the warmest and biggest heart. I am so glad I met you. Once again, thank you.

Sara Jane Valiquette, North Bay, Canada