Events

Quiltmaking is a craft that has had its ‘ups and downs’ especially during the first half of the century when two world wars impacted on the supply of fabrics and other necessary supplies. Add to this the advent of the manufactured quilt and fashionable whims about interiors and bedcoverings and you find a dearth of domestic quilt productivity. By the 1960s and 1970s, however, the pendulum began swinging the other way. Books about patchwork were being written, classes started, and people were actively engaged in learning more about this traditional craft. The new enthusiasm resulted in the formation of The Quilters’ Guild of the British Isles and elsewhere in the world similar groups were formed, making the craft truly international in its appeal.

Decline and Revival’ takes the viewer through the difficult years for quiltmaking and the time when people could only sew quilts with a limited palette of cloth; when utility sometimes superseded design; and when manufactured quilts such as the ‘Comfy’ gained favour.

Open Monday to Saturday 10am–4pm. Admission Adult £6 (Gift Aid £6.60), Concession £5 (Gift Aid £5.50), Guild Member £3 (Gift Aid £3.30), Child £2. Phone 01904 613242 or visit www.quiltmuseum.org.uk for more details.

The New Horizons Textile Group was formed in January 1993 by former students at North Hertfordshire College. Members of the group at that time had completed the City & Guilds course in Patchwork and Quilting and were anxious to keep in touch with each other once the course was completed. Since then, other people have joined the group, making its stitching skills more diverse.

'Layers', the title of their exhibition, gives scope for wide interpretation of design, offering the Group’s members the opportunity to showcase their variety of styles and methods of working.

Open Monday to Saturday 10am–4pm. Admission Adult £6 (Gift Aid £6.60), Concession £5 (Gift Aid £5.50), Guild Member £3 (Gift Aid £3.30), Child £2. Phone 01904 613242 or visit www.quiltmuseum.org.uk for more details.

2pm, £5 entry, Hazel Connors, "UFOs". Enquiries to Madeleine Howard, 01245 477820.

Open 10am-4.30pm (4pm Sun). Tickets in advance £6 Adult, £5 Seniors, £2 Children. More information from www.grosvenorshows.co.uk or phone 01406 372600/372601.

International Pavilion Gallery, Open 10am-4pm. 1st-12th February 2012, Featured Artist: Ferret 'Here Be Dragons'. The Art Gallery in the Museum, Open 10am-4pm (closed Wednesdays till 2pm). 1st-12th February 2012, Featured Artist: Magie Relph 'Bucketful of Fabric'. 13th-29th February 2012, Featured Artist: Dilys Fronks 'Through the Garden Gate'. Workshop with Ferret on Saturday 11th February, Workshop with Ario on Monday 13th February. More info from www.quiltfest.org.uk/

Midsomer Quilting’s third four month long exhibition at Radstock Museum. 220+ quilts, old and new. A huge show with everything either made or lent by MQ’s customers and teachers – including Alicia Merrett, Anja Townrow, Christine Porter, Dawn Cameron-Dick, Effie Galletly, Pauline Ineson and others. Closed on Mondays. Open Saturdays from 11am-5pm. All other days, including Sundays, 2-5pm. See www.MidsomerQ.com or phone 01761 232509 for more details. Also www.radstockmuseum.co.uk. Museum admission (includes the exhibition): Adults £5, Seniors £3.50. Disabled parking and access.

Open 10am-5pm each day. Ticket Prices Standard £7.95 and Concession £6.95 (OAPs, Student, disabled). Visit The Creative Crafts Show and discover exciting new craft products and techniques plus be inspired by all the latest crafting trends on offer. There will be Guest Crafting Celebrities & Experts; Workshops; Make & Take Sessions; On-Stand Demonstrations; Free have a go areas and Competitions plus meet a wide selection of exhibitors with all the latest craft supplies at Special Show Prices. For more details visit www.sccshows.co.uk and get £1.50 when you book tickets in advance using discount offer code PR1. A great crafting day out for everyone.

A solo exhibition of contemporary textile and paper works by Sabi Westoby. Free admission, open 10am to 4.30pm Mon-Sat, disabled access. Contact 01845 526536 or janice@ruralarts.org

Shetland Needleworkers are holding an Exhibition of work. Open from 10am till 5pm daily. No admission charges. Contact Sheila Peterson 01806 577321.

Open daily 10am-5pm. Ticket Prices Standard £7.95 and Concession £6.95 (OAPs, Student, disabled). Visit The Creative Crafts Show and discover exciting new craft products and techniques plus be inspired by all the latest crafting trends on offer. There will be Guest Crafting Celebrities & Experts; Workshops; Make & Take Sessions; On-Stand Demonstrations; Free have a go areas and Competitions plus meet a wide selection of exhibitors with all the latest craft supplies at Special Show Prices. For more details visit www.sccshows.co.uk and get £1.50 when you book tickets in advance using discount offer code PR1. A great crafting day out for everyone.

Open Friday 11am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm. Admission £2 adults, £1 concessions. Two raffle quilts, traders, craft/mystery tombola, homemade refreshments. For details see www.montaguepatchers.org.uk or contact 0161 969 3119.

Open 10am-4.30pm (4pm Sun). Tickets in advance £6 Adult, £5 Seniors, £2 Children. More information from www.grosvenorshows.co.uk or phone 01406 372600/372601.

Open daily 9.30am–4pm. Join us for a quilting extravaganza, "Secret Messages" judged competition, "Open – Bletchley Park" exhibition, visitors' choice each day. Special collection by Contemporary Expressions, Small collection of Marlene Cohen’s Holocaust Quilts and group quilts by New Horizons and GCHQ. Heritage quilts from York Quilt Museum, Canadian Red Cross quilts, daily lectures, Pennants4Patchwork and Workshops for Children. Double Bed Quilt Raffle and a Daily Bag Raffle plus Traders. Entry to the exhibition is free but normal entry rates to Bletchley Park apply (£12 adult, £10 concessions, £6 12-16 years, under 12s free). See www.bletchleypark.org.uk for more information

Art textiles inspired by the Large Hadron Collider by Kate Findlay. Opening times: Sat 25th and Sat 3rd March 10am-4pm, Weekdays 2.30pm-4.30pm Disabled access. More information from art.findlays.net or 0118 926 2467

2pm, £5 entry, Hannah Elgie, "Make do and Mend". Enquiries to Madeleine Howard, 01245 477820.

Open 10am-5pm daily. Ticket Prices Standard £7.95 and Concession £6.95 (OAPs, Student, disabled). Visit The Creative Crafts Show and discover exciting new craft products and techniques plus be inspired by all the latest crafting trends on offer. There will be Guest Crafting Celebrities & Experts; Workshops; Make & Take Sessions; On-Stand Demonstrations; Free have a go areas and Competitions plus meet a wide selection of exhibitors with all the latest craft supplies at Special Show Prices. For more details visit www.sccshows.co.uk and get £1.50 when you book tickets in advance using discount offer code PR1. A great crafting day out for everyone.

An exhibition by London Quilters. A biennial exhibition of new work showcasing the diverse approaches of the group's many members. Quilt raffle in aid of Arthritis Care and Piggy Bank Kids. Sales table and demonstrations. Disabled access.Open Monday-Friday 10am-8pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 11am-4pm. Admission free. Contact 020 8341 0769, email exhibition@londonquilters.org.uk or visit www.londonquilters.org.uk for more information.

Raffle tickets for the group quilt are now available by post from Val Tomlinson, 2 Belmont Close, London N20 8QT. They cost £1 each and are available in books of 5 and 10. Applicants are asked to enclose a stamped addressed envelope, and cheques should be made payable to London Quilters. The draw will be held on October 14th 2012 at the Knitting and Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace.

Open 10am–4pm Sat, 10am–3pm Sun. Admission £4. More information from Puddleducks, 01732 743642 or visit www.puddleducksquilts.co.uk

Hand-made silk felt and hand dyed fabrics create a moving exhibition inspired by Foundlings. Yvonne is exhibiting with Sculptor Marzia Colonna. Open 10am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday, 12noon-5pm Sunday. Please phone 01308 459511, email gallery@sladersyard.co.uk or visit www.sladersyard.co.uk for more details.

Open 10am-4.30pm (4pm Sun). Tickets in advance £6 Adult, £5 Seniors, £2 Children. More information from www.grosvenorshows.co.uk or phone 01406 372600/372601.

Saturday 10th March 10.30am-4pm, doors open 10.15am. £8 members / £12 non-members. "My Japanese Quilting Inspirations" by Susan Briscoe plus "Journal quilts" by members of the Contemporary Quilt group. Challenge : "We are sailing" max. perimeter 124". Workshop on Sunday 11th March 10am-4pm. £20 members/ £30 non-members. "An introduction to Shonai Sashiko" with Susan Briscoe. Please contact Penny Armitage for more details: 01598 710757 or penny_armitage@hotmail.com

Open 10.30am-4pm. Cawley Hall is 5mins off A49 Ludlow-Leominster road. Speaker Gwenfai Rees Griffiths "My Continual Obsession". Traders, Show and Tell and Exhibitions. QG members £7 Guests £10.50. Details Mary Cook on 01568708961 or marycook@manx.net

Open 11am-4pm. Entrance £10. Quilters Guild Region 9 is providing an opportunity to learn more about old patchworks and quilts and you can bring along your own antique items and have them assessed by experts. Everyone welcome - light refreshments - please bring your own lunch. Further details from Diana Ridsdill-Smith 01223 811946, aridsdillsmith@btinternet.com

Open 10.30-4pm. Come and hear our esteemed morning speaker, Shirley Bloomfield 'Baltimore Album Quilts' and afternoon speaker Annie Hamilton 'Quirky Quilts'. Challenge competition 'Follow the Line'. Quilt displays, Local traders, Show and tell and Annual Raffle Quilt Draw. Admission in advance: £15 (£10 Guild members) YQs free, On the door: £18 (Guild members £13 YQs free). Wheel chair access. Cheques payable to QGB1 Region 1 with sae to Jaclyn Horton 17 Lord Napier Place, London W6 9UB. See our website Region 1 www.qgr1.co.uk

Open 10am–5pm. Admission to exhibition: Free. 11am lecture: Writing With Threads. Martin Conlan, expert collector, discusses Chinese textile traditions, £2. 2.30pm demonstration: Close Up Sashiko. Susan Briscoe, expert in Japanese textiles, demos this fascinating technique, £2. Six specialist world textile traders, TEXTILE TECHNIQUES. Fine hand-made textiles from around the world, THE AFRICAN FABRIC SHOP Fair trade fabrics, beads and baskets, SUSAN BRISCOE DESIGNS Japanese kimono and fabrics, JOHN GILLOW Unique, vintage and collectable textiles, MARTIN CONLAN – SLOW LORIS, Oriental and tribal clothing and textiles and LIZ BEASLEY – ANANUCA Hand-woven, plant-dyed textiles from Chile. Disable access, Refreshments provided by The Quilt Association and numerous excellent cafés in Llanidloes. Parking available near by in Llanidloes. More information from Magie Relph info@africanfabric.co.uk, www.africanfabric.co.uk, 01484 850188 or from The Quilt Association, www.quilt.org.uk, 01686 413467.

3 night hotel stay, full board £210. 2 night hotel stay, full board £140. Workshops only £35 (including lunch). More information from 01253 353735 (Pat) or email enquiries@windsorblackpool.co.uk

An exhibition by the contemporary textile art group Fibrefusion to be held at the Sewing for Pleasure/Fashion & Embroidery Show at the NEC, Birmingham on the 22nd-25th March 2012. More information from irenejackson@yahoo.co.uk

Exhibition by 6 Textile Artists. Special Challenge "Openings" and Theme "Green Shoots". Saturday 31 March, 11am - 3pm Meet the Artist. Open Mondays - Saturdays 10am - 3.30pm, (Closed on Sundays). Admission free. Contact the venue on  01342 325577 for more information.

2pm, £5 entry, Hannah Elgie, "Make do and Mend". Enquiries to Madeleine Howard, 01245 477820.

Open 10am-4.30pm (4pm Sun). Tickets in advance £6 Adult, £5 Seniors, £2 Children. More information from www.grosvenorshows.co.uk or phone 01406 372600/372601.

Open Saturday 31 March 10am to 5pm, and Sunday 1 April 10am to 4pm. Traders, sales table, tombola. Admission £3 to include tea/coffee and cake. Quilt raffle in aid of St Kentigern’s Hospice. Contact Gwenfai Rees Griffiths, 01745 826239, tgriff4078@aol.com

The Welsh Heritage Quilters join with the Mid Wales Embroiderers to present an exhibition of new work. Open 10.30am-4.30pm, closed Sun. Entrance £2. Exhibition of work, demonstrations, traders and sales tables. Full disabled access. For more info please phone 01686 413476, visit www.quilt.org.uk or email jeanpegg@yahoo.com

Open Fri, Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Competition quilts and embroideries, demonstrations, traders and mini workshops. Special Category for both quilts and embroidery competition – 'Perchance to dream, closing date for entry forms 31 January 2012. Admission Adults £8, Senior Citizens £7, Children £3 (£1 reduction for advance ticket sales). More information from Margaret McQuillen, MQExhibitions, 32 Wombourne Road, Swindon, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 4NA, phone 01384 277288/07530323067, email margaret@mqexhibitions.co.uk or visit www.mqexhibitions.co.uk

Saturday, 14 April 2012, 10am-4pm. Speaker: Janice Gunner "Australian Adventure - Kangaroos, Koalas & Kwilts!" . Young Quilters, come along and join us to make small quilts for the tiny premature babies born in Rosie Hospital, Cambridge, worthwhile and FUN! All young quilters welcome £2. Trader, The Home Workshop, Show & Tell and raffle. Tea & Coffee, please bring a packed lunch. Guild Members £12, Non Guild Members £18.

Sunday, 15 April 2012, 10am-4pm. Regional Workshop with Janice Gunner "Australian Inspirations". Guild Members £25, Non Guild Members £35.

Details from Ros Peedle 01692 405591, rospeedle@live.co.uk or Lynne FitzHarris 01603 737715, lynnefitzharris@hotmail.com

Open 10am to 2pm. Admission £1, accompanied children free. Raffle, "Chinese Auction" and Sales Table, Traders, Hopscotch and Quilt Direct. Home made refreshments. Supporting Diabetes UK. For further details, contact Pat on 01752 240560 or Janet at quiltingbee@hotmail.co.uk

An exhibition of quilted textiles by Walking Feet. Open 10am to 4pm. Entrance free. For more information contact Irene on 01747 812048, or email irene.buroyne@gmail.com

Open Thu 10am-8pm, Fri and Sat 10am-5pm. Ticket Prices Standard £7.95 and Concession £6.95 (OAPs, Student, disabled). Visit The Creative Crafts Show and discover exciting new craft products and techniques plus be inspired by all the latest crafting trends on offer. There will be Guest Crafting Celebrities & Experts; Workshops; Make & Take Sessions; On-Stand Demonstrations; Free have a go areas and Competitions plus meet a wide selection of exhibitors with all the latest craft supplies at Special Show Prices. For more details visit www.sccshows.co.uk and get £1.50 when you book tickets in advance using discount offer code PR1. A great crafting day out for everyone.

Thistle Quilters 30th anniversary exhibition. Open daily from 10am to 5pm. Admission £2. No disabled access.

Theme of 'Myths and Legends' in addition to traditional and contemporary quilts. Exhibition of quilts from the Sutton Quilters and the Twin Towns of Gagny, suburb of Paris, France and Charlottenburg - Wilmersdorf in Berlin, Germany. Opening times 20th April 9.30am–8pm, 21st April 9.30am-5pm. Admission Free. For further information contact Sally Weir, telephone 02086472462, email sally.weir@gmail.com

Work by Abbey, Fitzharrys & Radley Quilting Groups, Abingdon, Oxfordshire. Open 10am–4pm. Entry £2 (Children free), Easy Parking, NO Stilettos! Raffle of Bed Quilt in aid of The Abingdon Alzheimers Club. Memorial Showcase of Nancy Llewellyn's work. Traders: Masons Fabrics Saturday; Cupcake Cottons Sunday; Mostly Books with Quilting & Craft Books on Sat & Sun. Sales Table, Bag & Cushion Raffle, Demonstrations. Excellent Refreshments in aid of Flexicare! Further information from Judy Harris 01235 200598 or email harris.judy54@gmail.com

Heather Quilters are holding an exhibition ’25 Years’, to celebrate the silver anniversary of the founding of the group. Traders, demonstrations, charity raffle quilt, refreshments, bag tombola.  Adm £2 (husbands/children free) Open Sat 10am-5pm Sun 10am-4pm.  Disabled access.  Contact: Elaine 01344 771762 for further details.

Open 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun. Sales tables, Raffle and Tombola, Refreshments. Entrance £2, accompanied children under 16 free. Part of proceeds to go to The Butterfly Garden. For further information contact Gill Banks on 01452 713892

Open Sun, Tue, Wed and Thu 11am-5pm. Closed Mon, Fri and Sat. Normal National Trust admission applies – NT members admission free. Prizes: 3 beautifully handmade quilts made by the Guildford Quilters + gift vouchers from local retailers/restaurants. Raffle tickets £1. More information from www.guildfordquilters.co.uk or email info@guildfordquilters.co.uk

2pm, £5 entry, Pauline Adams, "Inside Out". Enquiries to Madeleine Howard, 01245 477820.

Open Thu to Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Ticket Prices Standard £7.95 and Concession £6.95 (OAPs, Student, disabled). Visit The Creative Crafts Show and discover exciting new craft products and techniques plus be inspired by all the latest crafting trends on offer. There will be Guest Crafting Celebrities & Experts; Workshops; Make & Take Sessions; On-Stand Demonstrations; Free have a go areas and Competitions plus meet a wide selection of exhibitors with all the latest craft supplies at Special Show Prices. For more details visit www.sccshows.co.uk and get £1.50 when you book tickets in advance using discount offer code PR1. A great crafting day out for everyone.

Open 10am-4.30pm (Sunday 12noon-4.30pm). Admission £2 including refreshments and home made cakes! Free parking. Sales Table. Tombola in aid of local charities. Contact exhibition@manninquilters.org or visit our website www.manninquilters.org

Member countries of the European Quilt Association (EQA) are coming together for a quilt exhibition that celebrates their diverse lives and cultures. The exhibition harnesses the spirit of solidarity that is sweeping the nation on the lead up to the 2012 Olympic Games and is a great example of the power of stitch as a unifying force.

Each participating country is contributing two wall quilts measuring 1m wide by 2m long following an open brief to demonstrate both traditional and contemporary techniques currently in use. Diversity really is the highlight of this show, as visitors will catch a glimpse of ancient Hungarian motifs from Mária Somogyi Mina, echoes of Pictish standing stones in Sheena Norquay’s Decorative Spirals and an exploration of colour and shape by Beata Keller-­‐Kerchner from Switzerland.

Founded in 1989, the EQA aims to promote patchwork and quilting in Europe and to encourage the sharing of knowledge and information between member guilds. At present the EQA has over 60,000 members, the sum of the members of all 18 national guilds.

Open Mon to Sat, 10am–4pm. Admission charges apply. The Museum closes during exhibition changeovers. Please check the website www.quiltmuseum.org.uk or phone 01904 613242 to check on opening times

Drawing on the Museum’s own heritage collection, Small is Beautiful brings together a display of small quilts including two children’s coverlets from the 19th century and some beautiful examples of miniature quilts including Dorian Walton’s award winning quilt from the Festival of Quilts, 2006.

This collection showcases early examples of roller and block printed fabrics dating back to the late 1780s, the classic fan pattern that was popular with the Amish in the 1920s – 30s, the log cabin design in miniature and a child’s coverlet from the late 19th century with printed panels depicting animals and illustrated verses.

Small is Beautiful would be a wonderful first-­‐time exhibition for young quilters who will particularly enjoy seeing the quilts made by Barbara Bailey and Maureen Hoyle displayed on miniature four poster beds, one of which is complete with canopy and tie-­‐back curtains.

Open Mon to Sat, 10am–4pm. Admission charges apply. The Museum closes during exhibition changeovers. Please check the website www.quiltmuseum.org.uk or phone 01904 613242 to check on opening times

Textile pictures of the regatta at Henley by Kate Findlay. Opening times 10am - 5pm. More information from art.findlays.net, www.henleyartstrail.com or 07798 941313

Open 10am-3pm. Admission £2. Other specialist traders, raffle, refreshments. In aid of Quilters' Guild. Further details from Betty Ball  01487 822083

New work by Wessex Textile Artists. Open 10am-4pm.  Admission Free. For further information contact Brenda Weeks 01202 428004

2pm, £5 entry, Christine Restall, "Progress in fits and starts". Enquiries to Madeleine Howard, 01245 477820.

Open 10am-4.30pm (4pm Sun). Tickets in advance £6.50 Adult, £5.50 Seniors, £1.50 Children. More information from www.grosvenorshows.co.uk or phone 01406 372600/372601.

Celebrating their 20th Year, Strand Quilters invite you to their Patchwork and Quilting Exhibition. Open from 10am to 4pm. Admission £1. There is disabled access and parking is available nearby. There will be refreshments, sales table, trader and a charity raffle for Childrens Hospice [SW]. Further enquiries to Melita on 01726 813668 or Angela on 01726 75634

Keene Quilters exhibition. Open 10am-5pm Sat and Sun, 10am-4pm Mon. Entrance £3.80, Concessions £2.80. Refreshments and Patchwork supplies. Enquiries to Madeleine Howard 01245 477820.

Heritage Quilters Exhibition. Open 10am-4pm.  Admission £2, accompanied children free. Proceeds  to Treehouse Childrens Hospice, Ipswich. Demonstrations, Refreshments and Raffle. More information from Margaret 01728 605513, email quilts@margaretfrances.f9.co.uk or Jacqui 01728 648296, email clivejacqui@tiscali.co.uk

Open Thurs 24th 11am–4pm, Fri 25th 10am–4pm. Entrance £1, Parking, Disabled Access, Light Refreshments, Trade Stand. Please phone 01579 344496 or email goodey.jill@btinternet.com for more details.

2pm, £5 entry, Dawn Cameron-Dick, "Needles and Threads - a Love story". Enquiries to Madeleine Howard, 01245 477820.

Exhibition of Textile Art by Prism. Open Tue to Thu 10am-6pm, Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm. Free admission and Disabled access. More information from 020 7930 6844 or email vickery.susie@gmail.com. PRISM presents a collection of thought-provoking and expressive artworks that respond to the exhibition title Hidden Places, Hidden Spaces. This established textile art group continues to challenge the concept of 'stitch' and textiles using innovative materials and methods, whilst also referencing the traditional in some exquisitely stitched pieces. Bringing a combination of wall-based pieces, 3 dimensional work, video and installation together under one roof, this exhibition promises an exciting and eclectic mix from this group of very individual artists.

Open 10am-4pm daily. Daily traders. Homemade refreshments. Raffle of 2 quilts plus other items. Disabled access. £2 entry. All proceeds to be split between St Petroc’s Church toilet fund and the Dementia Ward at Bodmin Hospital. For further information contact Jan Dodd 01208 269506 or email janet.dodd@yahoo.co.uk

Open 10am-5pm (4pm Sat). Entrance £1.50 Children free. Homemade refreshments, stalls and demonstrations.Raffle of large double bed quilt in ‘Courthouse Steps’ design for Macmillan Cancer Support. Contact Joan 01288 354334, joan.lashbrook@live.co.uk for more info

Exhibition of work including large quilts, wall hangings and miniatures, including these gorgeous miniature beds made by Marion Fox. Open Sat 10am-5pm and Sun 10am-4pm. Raffle Quilt, Tombola, Sales Table, Light Refreshments, Disabled access, Free Parking. Entrance £2.50, accompanied children free. Proceeds to SNAAP (Special needs Advisory and Activities Project) Contact Marion Fox 01227 455697 for more details.

Open 10am to 4pm. Entrance £1. Refreshments, sales table and demonstrations. Please note there are no toilet facilities on site. For more details contact Kate on 0115 9300301 or email <a data-cke-saved-href="mailto:" href="mailto:" kate.patchwork@btinternet.com"="">Kate.patchwork@btinternet.com

Levens' Quilters are holding their biennial patchwork and quilting exhibition. Open Sat 10am-5pm and  Sun 10am-4pm. There will be a raffle quilt each day, cushion tombola, sales table, traders and demonstrations. Free parking, refreshments available from the hotel and disabled access. Admission £2.50. Further information from 01524 274379.

Open Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Free Entry, Quilt Raffle, funds raised for East Anglian Air Ambulance, Refreshments, Sales Table and free parking. Contact meridian_quilters@hotmail.com for more details.

Open 10am–5pm. Admission to exhibition: Free. 11am lecture: African and Asian Costume. John Gillow, world textile expert, discusses pieces from his collection, £2. 2.30pm demonstration: Clothing for Ceremonies and Celebrations. Diane
Gaffney, Asian textile expert, shows clothing for special occasions, £2. Six specialist world textile traders, TEXTILE TECHNIQUES. Fine hand-made textiles from around the world, THE AFRICAN FABRIC SHOP Fair trade fabrics, beads and baskets, SUSAN BRISCOE DESIGNS Japanese kimono and fabrics, JOHN GILLOW Unique, vintage and collectable textiles, MARTIN CONLAN – SLOW LORIS, Oriental and tribal clothing and textiles and GILLY THOMSON – KEKFESTO COTTON Hand-printed indigo fabrics from Hungary. Disabled access, Refreshments provided at the exhibition by Session Quilters and numerous excellent cafés in Bridge of Allen. Parking available near by in Bridge of Allen. More information from Magie Relph info@africanfabric.co.uk, www.africanfabric.co.uk, or 01484 850188.

Open 10am-4.30pm (4pm Sun). Tickets in advance £6 Adult, £5 Seniors, £2 Children. More information from www.grosvenorshows.co.uk or phone 01406 372600/372601.

Open Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 12noon–4pm. Admission £5, accompanied children free. Raffle, Refreshments and Crafts Sale. Disabled access available, via the south porch. Parking available in Hatfield House, via St Georges Gate. See Hatfield House website for maps and directions. For further details contact Lesley Ryan on 07786 323959.

Students of Edwina Mackinnon and Ineke Berlyn are holding their annual exhibition at Avoncroft Arts Centre (by the pedestrian traffic lights). Open Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm. Admission £3 to include refreshments. Traders will be present. For further information please contact Edwina Mackinnon 07891 079080, email edwina.mackinnon@btinternet.com or Ineke Berlyn 07875 372589, email ine@inekeberlyn.com

Langford Log Cabin Quilters are holding an Exhibition of Patchwork Quilts and Flowers. Open 11am to 4pm. Admission free. Sales table and refreshments available. Further information, telephone 01462 700079 or email chrisaburt@btinternet.com

Open 10am-5pm. Admission £2. Trade stalls. Disabled Access. Further Details from Annette Morgan 01842 763014, or annette@annettemorgan.co.uk

Art textiles inspired by the Large Hadron Collider by Kate Findlay. Opening times 10am - 4pm Mon to Sat. Disabled access. Please check the venue is open before travelling as it is also used for conference dinners. More information from art.findlays.net or 01865 288800

The exhibition will take place in two villages, Viville and St Medard. Opening hours  10am--6pm. Sandwiches/cake /tea /coffee available. Admission 3 Euros. Art Textile, Patchwork and Quilting. Demonstrations and exhibitions by Ineke Berlyn, Pat Archibald, Susan Briscoe, Gail Lawther, Sandie Lush, Jane Rollason, Jan Hagen Blossom and Gill Turley. Images of Egypt, Thanet Quilters' Exhibitions, 'Sea, sand and sun' and 'East meets West' taking place in 4 different venues in the heart of the Cognac champagne Vineyards, Charente, France.

Open 10am-4pm, £2 (husbands and children free). Raffle – sales – demonstrations – traders - refreshments. Contact Lis Dawson 023 9259 8984 or email mail@bournequilters.org.uk

'Rock On', an exhibition of textile art based on geology by Natural Progression. Free entry, Open daily 9am-5pm, Monday to Sunday, and should also be open most evenings (please contact the Hall for confirmation). Please phone 01772 784661 or visit www.alstonhall.com for more information.

Art textiles inspired by the Large Hadron Collider by Kate Findlay. Opening times 10am - 5pm. Disabled access. More information from art.findlays.net or 07798 941313

An annual show raising funds for the Heart of Kent Hospice in Maidstone, Kent. Open 10am to 5pm daily. £3 admission, £1 programme. For more information, please contact Sandra Rocco 01634 668580/07720 772089 or visit www.hokhmqs.blogspot.com

Open 10am-4.30pm (4pm Sun). Tickets in advance £6 Adult, £5 Seniors, £2 Children. More information from www.grosvenorshows.co.uk or phone 01406 372600/372601.

Open gardens, refreshments, traders and craft stalls. Admission free. Dog Show on the Sunday. Free parking and disabled access. Open Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Further details from Wendy Finnis, 01304 214891.

Opening Hours: 3pm-7pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Floor talks on request. For further information contact Cynthia Harvey Baker (Curator), at harveybaker13@bigpond.com.au or Ferdinand Aichhorn, (Convenor), at ferdinand.aichhorn@aon.at. This is the first time that Western Australian quilts will be seen in Austria.

Open Daily 10am to 4pm, Entry £3. Refreshments, Sales Table, Traders and Charity Raffle. For more information please email christine.rich@btinternet.com

Open 10am-4.30pm (4pm Sun). Tickets in advance £6 Adult, £5 Seniors, £2 Children. More information from www.grosvenorshows.co.uk or phone 01406 372600/372601.

Open Tues to Sat 10am-5pm. Admission Free. More information from 01458 831197, http://www.somerset.gov.uk/museums or www.colourfx.org.uk

Open 10am-4.30pm (4pm Sun). Tickets in advance £6 Adult, £5 Seniors, £2 Children. More information from www.grosvenorshows.co.uk or phone 01406 372600/372601.

Open 10am-4.30pm (4pm Sun). Tickets in advance £6 Adult, £5 Seniors, £2 Children. More information from www.grosvenorshows.co.uk or phone 01406 372600/372601.

Open 10am-4.30pm (4pm Sun). Tickets in advance £6 Adult, £5 Seniors, £2 Children. More information from www.grosvenorshows.co.uk or phone 01406 372600/372601.

Art textiles inspired by the Large Hadron Collider by Kate Findlay. Opening times Tue to Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm. Disabled access. More information from art.findlays.net or 01256 465902