Quiltworx University for Europe

Sew, Learn &
Create Together

Join Ada Honders in the south of the Netherlands for an immersive Quiltworx sewing retreat — a creative escape for passionate quilters from across Europe and beyond. Certification pathways also available.

🗣 Ada teaches in English, Dutch, German & French

February 2027 Retreat Get Certified

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.

Ada on Quiltworx.com →
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

Ada organises intimate retreats in the south of the Netherlands — typically around 12 participants, open to quilters from Europe and the world. Strong interest? Ada will find a way to make it work for a larger group.

Flagship Event · Certification Available
February 2027

Quiltworx University Europe — Main Retreat

Our flagship annual retreat — approximately 9 days of immersive Quiltworx instruction in the south of the Netherlands. Work on the current Technique of the Month quilt or another Quiltworx design of your choice. Both Certified Instructor (CI) and Certified Shop (CS) certification are available for eligible participants.

Exact dates, programme details and registration will be announced in due course. Register your interest now to be the first to know — and to help Ada plan the event.

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Likely Venue

De Biestheuvel

Ada’s retreats are held in a comfortable, well-equipped location in the south of the Netherlands — a relaxed setting surrounded by the Dutch countryside, with everything you need for long, productive sewing days. The 2026 retreat was held at De Biestheuvel and Ada is looking at returning to the same venue.

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Interest List Open
Summer 2026

Possible Mini-Retreat

Ada is considering a smaller gathering in July 2026. If you have already received an email from Ada about this — your response helps her decide whether to go ahead. Not on the list? Get in touch.

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Be the first to hear about new retreats, get a 48-hour head start on booking, and have your say on dates and duration. Send Ada a quick message to be added to the list.

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Pricing is tailored to each retreat. Ada’s retreats are personal and boutique — the cost depends on duration, venue and group size. Contact Ada directly to discuss a package that fits your plans. Custom fabric kits are optional and quoted separately.

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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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 February 2027 flagship retreat. 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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Ada Honders on Quiltworx.com

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