Quiltworx University for Europe

Sew, Learn &
Create Together

Join Ada Honders at the beautiful Landgoed De Biestheuvel in Brabant for an immersive sewing retreat — a creative escape for passionate quilters from across Europe and beyond. Five retreats planned for 2026 and 2027.

🗣 Ada teaches in English, Dutch, German & French

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The Experience

A Retreat Like No Other

Patchwork Promotions is the official Quiltworx University for Europe, led by Ada Honders — European Quiltworx Coordinator. Ada organises retreats in the south of the Netherlands where quilters of all levels gather to work on beautiful Quiltworx foundation paper piecing designs.

Whether you are coming purely for the joy of quilting — finally finishing those ambitious patterns in a relaxed, inspiring setting with great company — or you are pursuing official Quiltworx certification, you will find a warm welcome and expert guidance here.

Retreats are open to quilters from all over the world. Each participant receives personalised attention and, if desired, a custom fabric kit assembled specifically for their chosen project — complete with expert colour advice and a digital preview before anything is cut.

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Participants at a Patchwork Promotions retreat, with their Quiltworx quilts on display

A recent Patchwork Promotions retreat

What Participants Say

Voices from the Retreat

“Quiltworx projects can look really complicated, but Ada is great at making everything easy to understand. She turned a difficult task into something that felt simple.”

“It’s amazing to focus on your sewing with people who love it as much as you do. This retreat wasn’t just a vacation — it gave me a whole new spark of creativity.”

Events

Upcoming Retreats

Five retreats planned for 2026 and 2027 — from a 3-day spring break to a 9-day flagship event with certification. All held at the beautiful Landgoed De Biestheuvel in Hoogeloon, Brabant. Groups of 8 to 15 people, so Ada can give everyone the personal attention they deserve.

How would you like to participate?

Four Ways to Join

A

Bring your own Quiltworx project

Already own a Quiltworx pattern, or have a UFO waiting to be finished? Bring it along — the retreat is the perfect place to finally take those next steps under expert supervision.

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Choose a new project together

Would you like to start something fresh but find it hard to choose? Ada is happy to help you beforehand in selecting a pattern that perfectly matches your level and wishes.

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Work on another textile project

Have a different project you’d like to make progress on? Ada has been teaching all forms of textile courses for 40 years and would love to help you move forward.

D

Join as a non-patchworker

Accompanying someone and prefer cycling or walking instead? That’s also possible — you can still enjoy the holiday atmosphere and all the communal meals at the estate.

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Fully catered, private bathroom, your own workspace 24/7.

You will stay in a comfortable room with a private bathroom and enjoy a fully catered stay. The studio is located right next to the guest rooms in the same building — your workspace is available around the clock. Coming alone? You have the privacy of your own room. Coming with a friend? Share a room and both pay the reduced rate.

Venue for all retreats

Landgoed De Biestheuvel

A charming estate in Hoogeloon, Brabant — a relaxed setting surrounded by Dutch countryside, with everything you need for long, productive sewing days.

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3-Day Retreat
26 – 29 May 2026

Spring Retreat

€ 460single room
€ 345per person, shared
Arrival Tuesday 26 May · 1:00 PM
Departure Friday 29 May · 10:30 AM
Meals included 3× breakfast  ·  2× lunch  ·  3× dinner
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3-Day Retreat
29 June – 1 July 2026

Summer Retreat

€ 375single room
€ 285per person, shared
Arrival Monday 29 June · 1:00 PM
Departure Wednesday 1 July · 10:30 AM
Meals included 2× breakfast  ·  2× lunch  ·  2× dinner
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6-Day Retreat
28 Aug – 2 Sep 2026

Double Retreat

€ 995single room
€ 746per person, shared
Arrival Friday 28 Aug · 4:00 PM
Departure Wednesday 2 Sep · 10:30 AM
Meals included 5× breakfast  ·  4× lunch  ·  5× dinner
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9-Day Retreat · Certification Available
20 – 28 January 2027

January Special

Includes the Technique of the Month programme

€ 2.200single room
€ 1.650per person, shared
Arrival Wednesday 20 Jan · 1:00 PM
Departure Thursday 28 Jan · 10:30 AM
Meals included 8× breakfast  ·  7× lunch  ·  8× dinner
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9-Day Retreat · Certification Available
17 – 25 February 2027

February Special

Includes the Technique of the Month programme

€ 2.200single room
€ 1.650per person, shared
Arrival Wednesday 17 Feb · 1:00 PM
Departure Thursday 25 Feb · 2:00 PM
Meals included 8× breakfast  ·  8× lunch  ·  8× dinner
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Certification

Become a Certified Quiltworx Instructor

Through Patchwork Promotions retreats, European quilters can pursue official Quiltworx certification — recognised across Europe and listed on Quiltworx.com. Ada Honders manages the entire European certification programme as the official regional coordinator.

Certification is not required to join a retreat — many participants come purely for the love of quilting. But if you want to teach or sell Quiltworx designs professionally, Ada’s retreats are the only way to get certified in Europe. The January and February 2027 retreats both include the Technique of the Month programme and are open for certification.

  1. 01

    Prepare at Home

    Complete at least two Quiltworx quilts (fully quilted, bound and labelled, from different technique categories). Have an active Facebook account, a website or webshop, and a published class programme ready.

  2. 02

    Attend a Retreat with Ada

    Join a 5+ day certification retreat. During the retreat you complete the current Technique of the Month quilt (Queen size, fully quilted, bound and labelled) and demonstrate your ability to guide a group.

  3. 03

    Receive Your Certification

    Once all requirements are met, you are officially listed as a Quiltworx Certified Instructor or Certified Shop on Quiltworx.com for Europe.

  4. 04

    Stay Certified

    Return every two years to complete the new Technique of the Month quilt with Ada. Maintain your Quiltster account, teach a minimum of 12 days per year, and pay the annual certification fee.

Certified Instructor

A Quiltworx Certified Instructor (CI) is trained and authorised to teach Quiltworx foundation paper piecing patterns independently — at quilt shops, shows, guilds and your own workshops. Ideal for individual quilters building a professional teaching career.

CI Pathway

Certified Shop

A Quiltworx Certified Shop (CS) is a retail business authorised to sell and teach Quiltworx products. Ideal for quilt shop owners who want to deepen their Quiltworx offering and support customers with expert knowledge.

CS Pathway

Benefits of Certification

  • Wholesale purchasing privileges
  • Listed on Quiltworx.com as a European CI or CS
  • Up to 8 free Quiltworx patterns per year
  • 25% discount on digitised quilting designs
  • Access to Quiltworx Slack communications channel
  • Ability to teach and sell the Technique of the Month programme

Certification is available at the January and February 2027 flagship retreats. Contact Ada to discuss the prerequisites and plan your path.

Enquire About Certification

Full programme details at Quiltworx.com → Europe

Get in Touch

Contact Ada

Questions about retreats, certification, fabric kits, or anything else? Ada would be happy to hear from you — in English, Dutch, German or French.

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Address

Fons van der Heijdenstraat 9B
5534 AS Netersel, The Netherlands
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