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| Date | County | Event |
| Until 29 June 2013 | Lancashire | Galaxy of Stitches |
| Mere Sands Wood, Holmeswood Road, Rufford L40 1TG | An exhibition and sale of contemporary art by Natural Progression Textile Group at . Open daily except Fridays 9.30am - 4.30pm. Free entry. Disabled access. T 01704 821809. www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/lancashire
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| Until 25 August 2013 | Suffolk | Quilts: Textile Treasures from Wales |
| Abbot's Hall, Museum of East Anglian Life, Stowmarket | Textile enthusiasts are in for a big treat this summer as the Museum of East Anglian Life presents a unique selection of Welsh quilts from the Ceredigion Museum in Aberystwyth - home to over a hundred quilts and bed covers. The Museum of East Anglian Life is situated in Stowmarket, Suffolk. It is an open air museum set in 80 acres of countryside, with over 20 historic buildings and collections of over 45,000 objects exploring the rural and social history of East Anglia. Admission to Abbot's Hall is free, opening times are Mon-Sat 10-5pm, Sun 11-5pm. Refreshments are available on site in the Museum Cafe daily until 4pm.For more details: Tel: 01449 612229, Website: www.eastanglianlife.org.uk or Email: enquiries@eastanglianlife.org.uk | |
| 14 June - 27 July 2013 | Tyne and Wear | Heavy Metal |
| Newcastle Arts Centre, 67 Westgate Road, Newcastle NE1 1SG | New work by the North East textile group 'It Happens', including work based on the heavy industry of the North East. Art Quilts and 3-dimensional figures. Two minutes walk from Central Station and Metro. Open Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm. Free entry. Accessible facilities, shop,cafe, arts supplies. Contact 0191 261 5618, www.newcastle-arts-centre.co.uk or www.ithappensfour.co.uk for more details. | |
| 18-21 June 2013 | Wrexham | Gresford Festival of Crafts |
| All Saints Church, The Green, Gresford, LL12 8RG and Gresford Memorial Hall, Off High Street, Gresford, LL12 8PS. |
Annual display of work by Gresford Craft Group and Wrexham Quilting Circle at Gresford Church and Gresford Memorial Hall. Open Tuesday to Thursday 10.30am to 8pm, Friday 10.30 to 6pm. Admission £2.50, includes both exhibitions. Guest exhibitors will include Pinfold Textile Group and Deva Minatures. |All proceeds to charity. Also Refreshments and Fabric stall. More information from Jayne Mumford, 01978 750250 or www.gresfordcraftgroup.co.uk | |
| 20-22 June 2013 | Devon | Villavin Crafts Exhibition |
| Villavin Farm, Holsworthy EX22 6LP | Exhibition of Students work, Raffle for Charity, Refreshments, Sale in the Shop! Admission for Charity £2 Contact Jo at jo@villavinfarm.co.uk or 01409 254581 | |
| 21-22 June 2013 | Cornwall | Florence Quilters 1st Exhibition |
| Nancegollan Village Hall, Nancegollan, Helston TR13 0AL | Open Friday 21st & Saturday 22nd June 2013 - 10am-4.30pm. Raffle Quilt in aid of Shelterbox Traders - Butterfly Quilters, Pincushion Tombola, Refreshments, Disabled access. £1 admission. Contact - Margaret Gash 01209 831502 | |
| 21-23 June 2013 | Surrey | National Quilt Championships |
| Sandown Exhibition Centre, Sandown Park Racecourse, Portsmouth Road, KT10 9AJ | Open 10am - 4.30pm (4pm Sunday). Open Competitive Quilt Show. Charity Theme for 2013: 'A touch of Yellow' sponsored by Kaleidoscope Books in support of Marie Curie Cancer Care. Closing date for entries: 1st May 2013. Wonderful displays of quilts upstairs, while downstairs we have all your favourite patchwork and quilting suppliers. You can also meet the experts to 'show you how'. Good facilities including restaurant, disabled facilities, easy and instant access, free parking. All your favourite traders and a fabulous display of quilts await you! Tickets in advance Adult £6, Senior Citizens £5, Children (8 - 16 years) £2. More information from www.grosvenorshows.co.uk or phone 01406 372600 / 01406 372601 | |
| 22 June 2013 | Stirling | World Textile Day Scotland |
| Bridge of Allan Parish Church of Scotland, 12 Keir St, Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire, FK9 4NW | FREE admission to our exhibition of stitched, embroidered and woven textiles and artefacts from around the world. Open 10am-4.30pm. 11am and 2pm lectures Jim Gaffney and Magie Relph introduce 'The People Behind the Cloth' and show pieces from their personal collections - £2 per talk. Six specialist world textile traders: Textile Techniques, The African Fabric Shop, John Gillow, Martin Conlan - Slow Loris Textiles, Susan Briscoe Designs and Gilly Thomson - Kekfesto Cotton. Delicious refreshments provided by our hosts the Divas of Session Quilters. Disabled access. Please visit www.worldtextileday.co.uk for more information. | |
| 22-23 June 2013 | Worcestershire | Textile Inspirations and Text & Art in Textiles Exhibition |
| Avoncroft Arts Centre, Redditch Road, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove B60 4JR | Work by Students of Edwina Mackinnon and Ineke Berlyn. Open Sat 10am to 5pm, Sun 10am to 4pm. Admission £3 to include refreshments. Contact Edwina Mackinnon 07891079080 edwina.mackinnon@btinternet.com and Ineke Berlyn 0121 445 3011 ine@ inekeberlyn.com for more details. | |
| 27 June - 3 July 2013 | Cornwall | West Country Embroiderers' Penzance Group 30th Anniversary Exhibition |
| Madron Parish Church, Bellair Road, Madron, Penzance TR20 8SW | Open 10.30am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm. Exhibition of work, sales, demonstrations, refreshments and much more. Contact 01736 369042 for more details. | |
| 28-30 June 2013 | Dorset | North Dorset Quilters' Biennial Exhibition |
| St Peter's Church, Shaftesbury SP78JE | Open from 10am-4pm on Friday and Saturday, and from 10am-3pm on Sunday. Antique quilts on show at Shaftesbury Museum. Admission free. For more information phone Irene on 01747812048, or email irene.burgoyne@gmail.com | |
| 29-30 June 2013 | Lincolnshire | Quilts in the Wolds Lindsey Patchworkers |
| Ludford Village Hall, Playingfield Lane, Ludford LN8 6AJ | Open 10am - 4pm each day. Entrance £3 including refreshments. Disabled access. Traders, Demonstrations, Inspirations Tombola etc. Visit the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds and see our award winning Lincolnshire Wolds Hanging. Sheila Evans sheila.evans1@gmail.com 01507 610093 or Sandra Goldsbrough sands@waringsgreen.co.uk 01507 608576 | |
| 29-30 June 2013 | Derbyshire | All Stitched Up |
| Pentrich Village Hall, Main Road, Pentrich DE5 3RE | 7th exhibition of quilts and stitchery by Pentrich Patchers. Open Daily 10-4. Adm £1 (children free). Sales and fabric trader. Tombola in aid of Breast Cancer Care. Details Betty Sneap 01773 746869 | |
| 29-30 June 2013 | Suffolk | City and Guilds Graduate Exhibition of Stitched Textiles |
| Wickham Market Village Hall, High Street, Wickham Market IP13 0HE | Lead tutor – Annette Morgan. Open 10.00am to 5.00pm. Entrance - £2. Traders – Art Van Go, GillSew, Eye Fabric Shop. Refreshments available. Further Details – Sue Shanley 01245 421415 susanshanley@yahoo.co.uk | |
| 2 July - 1 September 2013 | Lancashire | Galaxy of Stitches |
| Samlesbury Hall. Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston PR5 0UP | An exhibition and sale of contemporary art by Natural Progression Textile Group. Open Sunday to Friday 11am - 4pm (check website for confirmation of opening times). Entry fee applies. Disabled access. T 01254 812010. www.samlesburyhall.co.uk | |
| 4-5 July 2013 | Kent | Quay Quilters Show |
| West Faversham Community Centre, Bysing Wood Road, Faversham ME13 7RH |
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| 5-7 July 2013 | South Yorkshire | Campsall Quilters Quilt Exhibition |
| Campsall Church, Campsall, Doncaster DN6 9AG | Open Fri & Sat 10am–4pm, Sun 12.30–4pm. Beautiful display of quilts made by the group in a superb historic setting. Stall holders and Traders. Raffle with a chance to win Husqvarna Viking Sewing Machine. Homemade refreshments. Disabled access. Admission £3. Concessions £1.50. For further information Contact 01302 708227. | |
| 5-6 July 2013 | Cheshire | A Gala of Quilts |
| Congleton Town Hall, High Street, Congleton CW12 1BN | Beartown Patchwork and Quilting Group presents A Gala of Quilts. Admission free. Open both days 10-4pm. Presenting our quilting creations in an historic building, including journal quilts from contempory quilters of the quiters guild. Parking nearby. Refreshments, traders, tombola,sales table. There will be a quilt raffle for McMillan Cancer Support. For further information contact Gill on 01782 516705. | |
| 6-7 July 2013 | Warwickshire | Hathaway Quilters 20th Anniversary Quilt Show |
| The Rosebird Community Centre, Shipston Road, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 8LU | Open Saturday 10am to 4pm, Sunday 11am to 3.30pm. Admission £2 and refreshments available. Contact Sarah Gravestock 01386 833070 or sarahgravestock@btinternet.com for more details. The Rosebird Community Centre is located in the same area as Waitrose Car Park. | |
| 6 July 2013 | Leicestershire | Photos on Fabric |
| Ruth Singer Studio, Makers' Yard, 82-86 Rutland St, Leicester, LE1 1SB |
10am-4pm. Learn how to print digital images on fabric and create layered, complex textiles. This workshop shows you how to create your own printed fabrics using a domestic inkjet print and create pattern using photo transfers. After creating samples, you will make an embellished, mini-cushion using your fabrics. | |
| 7 July 2013 | Leicestershire | Metal and Textile Jewellery |
| Ruth Singer Studio, Makers' Yard, 82-86 Rutland St, Leicester, LE1 1SB | 10am-4pm. Learn how to print digital images on fabric and create layered, complex Explore exciting techniques with two tutors for the price of one! Ruth Singer and Alys Power have been collaborating on a new collection of metal and textile jewellery. This workshop gives you the opportunity to try out simple metalworking including cutting, shaping, drilling and enamelling onto metal. In the afternoon you will work into your metal pieces with stitching, needlelace and braiding techniques to create an amazing bespoke pendant or brooch. £60 including materials, but please bring along your treasures that you may want to add to your work such as fabric scraps, broken jewellery, ribbons or buttons. For bookings please call 07740345062, email ruth@ruthsinger.com or visit www.ruthsinger.com | |
| 8 July 2013 | Hertfordshire | Secret Garden Quilting Pop Up Shop |
| Willian Village Hall, Baldock Lane, Letchworth, SG6 2AP | We have a new POP-UP SHOP at the Willian Village Hall, Baldock Lane, Letchworth, SG6 2AP (just 2 mins from A1(M) Junction 9) - direction are on our website: www.SecretGardenQuilting.co.uk We are open every second Monday of the month from 10am - 4pm. We look forward to meeting quilters from Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas. Pop in and have some free tea, coffee and cakes. There is plenty of free parking just by the right hand side of the shop and up the gravel track. | |
| 12-16 July 2013 | Norfolk | Samphire Quilters Annual Exhibition |
| St Nicholas Chapel, Queen Anne’s Street King’s Lynn Norfolk PE30 1QS | Open from 10am – 4.30pm Admission £2. Sales tables and demonstrations. For further information telephone 01760 337479 or visit www.samphire-quilters.org.uk | |
| 18-20 July 2013 | Carmarthenshire | The Llandeilo P&Q's (Patchwork and Quilting Group) Quilt Show |
| Ebenezer Baptist Chapel, Crescent Road, Llandeilo SN6 322 | Lots to see and inspire you, just 30 mins drive from Swansea, or train to Llandeilo Station. In the beautiful setting of the Ebenezer Baptist Chapel. Open 10am till 4pm, admission is £2 including tea and a biscuit. Raffle and Sale Table. Trade stand by 'In Stitches' of Llandeilo. Please phone Jill, the Group Chairperson on 01550 777523 for further information.
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| 18-20 July 2013 | Cornwall | Quilt Exhibition |
| Egloshayle Church, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 6AQ | Open 10am – 4pm. Entrance £1.50. Traders daily – Thursday – Villavin, Friday – Cowslip, Saturday - Coast and Country. Demonstrations daily. Sales table and raffle quilt. Light refreshments. Free parking. Phone Jenny 01208 813371 or email Jacquibee52@gmail.com for more info. | |
| 19-21 July 2013 | North Yorkshire | Scarborough Heirloom Quilt Show |
| Scarborough Spa, South Bay, Scarborough YO11 2HD | Open 10am-4pm (Sun 3pm). Admission £3 for adults accompanied children free. All new work on display, group challenges, trade stands and a quilt raffle. Please contact Elaine 01723 862990 for more details. | |
| 19-20 July 2013 | Somerset | Bath Quilters 25th Anniversary Exhibition |
| St Luke's Church Hall, Wellsway, Bath BA2 2BD | Open Fri 10am - 8.30pm, Sat 10am - 5pm. Admission £3 including catalogue. Sales table, traders, tombola, refreshments. Disabled access. More information from 01225 446385(Jan) or jprior1005@aol.com | |
| 20 July - 3 August 2013 | Gwynedd | Bangor Cathedral Quilt Exhibition |
| Bangor Cathedral, Cathedral Close, Bangor LL57 1LH | By Region 13 of the Quilters Guild. Open 10am – 4pm everyday except Sundays. Sunday 12.30 – 4pm. Admission is by donation to the cathedral. Stitch Allsorts will be there Fri & Sat 27 & 28 July. Display of Quilts from the regions guild members. Challenge Quilts: Pilgrimage. Details Jane Edwards jme@edwardsres.clara.co.uk 01492 533129
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| 22 July - 4 August 2013 | Pembrokeshire | Exhibition of Quilts |
| Narberth Museum,The Bonded Stores, Church Street, Narberth SA67 7HB | Open 10am--5pm Mom-- Sat,11am--4pm Sun. Admission Adult £3.50, Children £2.50, Concessions £3.00, Family Ticket £9.00. Museum Cafe, Disabled and Buggy access. Museum Contacts Phone 01834860500,info@narbertmuseum.co.uk, www.narberthmuseum.co.uk Also Exhibition at Queens Hall Narberth. Contact Vera Robinson roly2@hotmail.co.uk | |
| 22-27 July 2013 | Devon | Heads & Tales |
| Birdwood House, High Street, Totnes South Devon, TQ9 5SQ | An exhibition by members of Contemporary Stitch Group based in South Devon. The exhibition is a culmination of work by members of the group over the past 2 years based on the theme entitled 'Heads & Tales'. This has been interpreted in stitch using a variety of mediums. The theme for the designs are figurative – objects, people, animals, birds etc. Free admission. Open Monday to Friday 10am-5pm; Saturday 10am-4pm. For more information contact Diana tel 01803 866185 | |
| 26-28 July 2013 | Dorset | Quarterjack Quilters Exhibition of Patchwork & Quilting |
| Merley House, Merley House Lane, Wimborne BH21 3AA | Demonstrations - Sales Table - Trader. Fri & Sat 10am - 5pm Sun 10am - 3.30pm. Admission £2.50 ( accompanied children free). Free Parking. Email eileen@gilmourmail.com Tel 01202 884270 for more details. | |
| 26-28 July 2013 | Powys | Maldwyn Quilters Annual Patchwork and Quilting Exhibition |
| Carno Community Centre, Carno, Powys, SY17 5LH | Demonstrations, Traders, Quilt Raffle supporting Clic Sargent, Refreshments, Disabled Access. Free Admission. 10am - 4.30pm. Contact Joan Phillips 01686 420647 or bronfelin@live.co.uk | |
| 2-4 August 2013 | Ceredigion | Quilts in Cae Hir Gardens |
| Cae Hir Gardens, Cribyn, Nr. Lampeter SA48 7NG |
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| 3 August 2013 | Bedfordshire | Bedfordshire Quilters Exhibition of Patchwork and Quilting |
| Barton Village Hall, Hexton Road, Barton le Clay MK45 4TA |
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| 3-25 August 2013 | City of Edinburgh | Scottish Modern Quilt Exhibition |
| Avery Homestore ,7-9 Church Hill Place, Morningside EH10 4BE |
Edinburgh Festival Fringe Venue 347. Open Mon - Sat 10am-5.30pm, Sun 12noon-4pm. Admission Free. More information from 0131 447 1000 or www.stitchgathering.co.uk/quilt show. With their bold colours, fresh prints, improvisational piecing and minimalism, modern quilters are updating classic quilt designs for contemporary interiors and utilising the internet to become a global community. Learn about the fascinating world of online swaps, bees and round robins and see an awe-inspiring selection of beautiful quilts, from king size to mini wall hangings, from Scotland and beyond. The exhibition will include smaller patchworked items such as cushions and bags, a number of which will be for sale along with some smaller quilts. Our exhibition is sure to inspire and surprise you. | |
| 3 August - 22 September 2013 | Berkshire | SHP Summer Open 2013 |
| South Hill Park Arts Centre, South Hill Park, Ringmead, Bracknell RG12 7PA | Private view Friday 2nd August 6.30-8pm. Exhibition open from 3rd August to 22 September 10.am-10pm. South Hill Park would like to invite all creative's who are living, working or studying in Berkshire to take part in the first open exhibition of its kind at the art centre which is set to showcase talent from across the county. The deadline for digital applications sent to exhibitions.intern@southhillpark.org.uk is 15 July. More info from exhibitions.intern@southhillpark.org.uk or call +44 (0)1344 484 123. | |
| 4 August 2013 | Leicestershire | Decorative Techniques for Dressmakers |
| Ruth Singer Studio, Makers' Yard, 82-86 Rutland St, Leicester, LE1 1SB | 10am-4pm. If you love making clothes and would like to try adding your own style to patterns, this workshop is for you. We will explore lots of techniques to add style and flair to your own sewing projects or to restyle existing bought or made garments. This session includes scalloped edging, in-seam trims, using bias binding and piping, decorative stitching and much more. You will also be able to explore your own ideas and get advice on how to make them. You will make a series of reference samples in this workshop. £50 including materials. For bookings please call 07740345062, email ruth@ruthsinger.com or visit www.ruthsinger.com | |
| 6-12 August 2013 | Perth and Kinross | Coach House Crafts Society Quilt Show |
| Kenmore Kirk, Kenmore, near Aberfeldy, Perthshire |
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| 9-10 August 2013 | Leicestershire | Aylestone Quilters Quilt Exhibition |
| Baptist Church, Corner of Dorset Avenue/Saffron Road, Wigston LE18 4UP | Open 10.00am-4.00pm on both days. Admission Free but donations gratefully received. Demonstration tables, sales tables, refreshments, light lunches and homemade cakes available on both days. Easy free parking and disabled access. Contact telephone number: Kay 0116 2778790 embfch@googlemail.com | |
| 13-26 August 2013 | Hampshire | 'Structured' by By Design 10th Anniversary |
| Romsey Abbey, Hampshire SO51 8EN | By Design, the South of England textile group, is showing its ten-year anniversary exhibition 'Structured' in Romsey Abbey. There will also be a display of the Abbey's copes. Check the online calendar for services www.romseyabbey.org.uk/news/calendars/or ring Penny Bicknell for details 01590 677358 or 07813 086826 | |
| 13-25 August 2013 | Herefordshire | Looking Through ... |
| Weavers Gallery, Church Lane, Ledbury HR8 1DW | 15th Annual Exhibition by mixed media textile artists Malvern Makers. Unique textile pieces incorporating hand and machine embroidery, stumpwork, applique, beadwork, patchwork and quilting. Open daily 10am - 4pm. Admission free. Further details from 01905 427494 | |
| 13-17 August 2013 | Aberdeenshire | Aberdeen Patchwork & Quilters Group |
| The Gordon Highlanders Museum, The Education Room, Viewfield Road, Aberdeen AB15 7XH | Open 10-4 with a daily demonstration at 1.00pm. Free entry to Quilt Exhibition only. Raffle to win 2011 Loch Lomond Group Quilt winner, Corners. All proceeds to Alzheimers Scotland. Please contact aberdeenquiltersgroup@gmail.com for further details.
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| 15-17 August 2013 | Devon | Exeter Quilters' 11th Exhibition |
| The Mint Methodist Church, Fore St, Exeter EX4 3AT | Open Thursday and Friday 10am-5.30pm; Saturday 10am-3pm. Admission £2. Refreshments including light lunches, demonstrations, trader and sales table.Disabled access, public car parks nearby. On Matford 'Park and Ride' route. For further information Maggie Marlow 01626 853120. | |
| 15-17 August 2013 | Kent | Whitstable Patchwork & Quilting Exhibition |
| Church Hall, Argyle Rd, Whitstable CT5 1JS | Open 10am - 4pm. Entrance: adults 50p children no charge. Raffle for queen size quilt, tombola, sales table. Refreshments. Contact 01227 360871 | |
| 16-17 August 2013 | Dorset | Winding Ways Quilt Group Exhibition |
| United Reformed Church, Burton Green, Burton, Christchurch | Open 10am-4pm. Admission £2. Quillts, Raffle, Refreshments with delicious cakes. Sales shop with Mandy from Cherry Tree Fabrics. Contact Susan Weeks 01202 776696 for more details. | |
| 17-18 August 2013 | Northamptonshire | Needles and Pins Textile Group's first Exhibition and Craft Fayre |
| Cosgrove Village Hall, Cosgrove MK19 7JH | Needles and Pins Textile Group’s first Exhibition and Craft Fayre at Cosgrove Village Hall, Cosgrove, off A508. Open Sat. 10am–5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Trader - Threads and Patches, craft stalls, lunches and home baking, Raffle in aid of Willen Hospice. Free parking and admission, disabled access. Contacts: Ruth Stokes 01908 563336, ruthstokes@btinternet.com or Joy Shirley 01908 563956, h.shirley563@btinternet.com | |
| 17 August - 30 September 2013 | Northumberland | Heavy Metal |
| Bailiffgate Museum, 14 Bailiffgate, Alnwick NE66 1LX | New work by the North East textile group 'It Happens'. Including pieces based on the heavy industry of the North East. Art Quilts and3D Art Figures. Open daily 10am-4pm. Small charge for entry to the museum. Access to facilities via lift, shop, cafe nearby, limited street parking. Contact 01665 605 847, www.bailiffgatemuseum.co.uk or www.ithappensfour.co.uk for more details. | |
| 17 August 2013 | West Yorkshire | Wharfedale Quilters Patchwork & Quilting Show |
| Christchurch, The Grove, Ilkley LS29 9LW | Our first Patchwork & Quilting Show! Open 10am to 4pm. Admission £1 per person. There will be a sales table. Disabled access available. Contact Lindsay Kitching: 01943 604683 | |
| 23-25 August 2013 | Hampshire | Exhibition of work by New Forest Quilt Group |
| New Milton Junior School, New Milton, BH25 6DS | Quilts Galore, Group Challenges, Woodwork, Retailers, Tea/Coffee & Fabulous Cakes. Open 10am-4pm daily Admission £2 (Children/Husbands/Partners Free) Disabled Access. Proceeds to Lymington Women's Refuge & Bournemouth Youth Cancer Trust. Contact Kathy Osland-Moore 01425 619703 e-mail kco.moore@tiscali.co.uk. | |
| 24-26 August 2013 | Essex | Roding Quilters Exhibition of Patchwork Quilts |
| St Mary's Church and Rooms, High Road, Chigwell IG7 6QQ | Open Sat 10am - 4pm, Sun 1pm - 4pm, Mon 10am - 4pm. Free Parking and Disabled access. Admission £3, Children under 16 Free. Hand Crafted Items for sale. Refreshments. Workshop. Raffle proceeds to charity. Enquiries to Carol 0208 502 9191 | |
| 24 August - 6 September 2013 | Powys | Textile Art Exhibition by TwentyEleven Group |
| Brecon Cathedral, Brecon LD3 9DP | Opening Times 10 am till 4pm subject to Church Services. Free Entrance. Parking and access to coffee shop on site. Good Disability Access. For further information please call Ann on 01874 610335 | |
| 30 August - 1 September 2013 | North Yorkshire | Great Northern Quilt and Needlecraft Show |
| Great Yorkshire Showground, Hall 1, Harrogate, HG2 8PW | Open 10am - 4.30pm (4pm Sunday). Open Competitive Quilt Show. Special theme category: It's an Illusion. Wonderful displays of quilts and we have all your favourite patchwork and quilting suppliers. You can also meet the experts to 'show you how'. Good facilities including restaurant, disabled facilities, easy and instant access, free parking. All your favourite traders and a fabulous display of quilts await you! Tickets in advance Adult £6, Senior Citizens £5, Children (8 - 16 years) £2. More information from www.grosvenorshows.co.uk or phone 01406 372600 / 01406 372601 | |
| 31 August - 1 September 2013 | Leicestershire | History & Making Summer School |
| Ruth Singer Studio, Makers' Yard, 82-86 Rutland St, Leicester, LE1 1SB | £175 (£160 for early bird booking by 30th April). Spend a weekend immersed in textiles at our first ever Summer School. This busy but enjoyable two-day session includes three illustrated textile history talks and three related fabric manipulation technique workshops, a trip to explore Leicester's finest fabric shops on the Golden Mile, lunches and refreshments and an optional Indian meal on Saturday night. This will be a sociable, inspirational and fabric-filled weekend. Maximum 8 places. For bookings please call 07740345062, email ruth@ruthsinger.com or visit www.ruthsinger.com | |
| 31 August - 1 September 2013 | Powys | Moat Stitching Barn Open Weekend |
| Moat Stitching Barn, Moat Farm, Caersws, Powys, SY17 5SE | Moat Stitching Barn is having an open weekend, Saturday 31st August & Sunday1st September 2013, 10am - 4.30pm with an exhibition of quilts in the cattle shed, demonstrations, charity raffle, tea, coffee and homemade cake and a chance to look around the workshop. Free admission, donations welcome for cancer research. For further details please contact Gill: 01686 688417, email trickeyfarm@btinternet.com or visit our website www.moatstitchingbarn.co.uk | |
| 6-11 September 2013 | N/A | Algemene Tentoonstelling Quiltersgilde |
| Grote Kerk, Alkmaar, the Netherlands | This year the Dutch Quiltersgilde brings you the 30th edition of our annual Algemene Tentoonstelling at the beautiful Grote Kerk in Alkmaar. The opening of the exhibition of patchwork and quilts will take place on Friday September 6th and the exhibition will last until Wednesday September 11th. During these six days visitors can enjoy 220 to 250 quilts, recent work by members of the Quiltersgilde, and several demonstrations. We are very proud to have a Dutch premiere and be able to present three pricewinning quilts from Houston made by Dutch quilters Ted Storm, Tonny Hering en Janneke de Vries. Furthermore Ted Storm will give lectures on Friday and Sunday. Tickets will be on sale during opening hours. In Alkmaar there will also be a shop tour. About 50 quilts are on display in the windows of shops in the city of Alkmaar. For quilt fans this will be a unique opportunity to admire quilts, visit shops and meet fellow enthusiasts. The Quiltersgilde is, with 13.000 members, one of the largest associations of hand- and needlework in the Netherlands. The exhibition is an annual event that each year attracts around 6000 visitors. A large number of quilt shops will be present at the exhibition as well. Open Daily 10.00 to 17.00, Friday 12.00 to 21.00. Entrance Fee Members: € 7,50, Other: € 9,00. e-ticketing www.quiltersgilde.nl. | |
| 6-7 September 2013 | Somerset | Patchwork by Stanchester and Ash Quilters |
| All Saints' Church, Church Street, Martock TA12 6JL | Open Friday and Saturday, September 6th and 7th, from 10 am till 4.00pm. Hundreds of Quilts on Display, Quilt Raffle, Sales Table, Lunches, teas, coffees, FREE ADMISSION. Proceeds In aid of St Margaret's Hospice, Yeovil. Contact Helen Beaufoy, 01460 240943
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| 6-9 September 2013 | Somerset | Exhibition of City & Guilds coursework |
| Midsomer Quilting, Norton Green Garden Centre, Chilcompton BA3 4RR |
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| 6-8 September 2013 | N/A | The International Quilt Convention Africa |
| Emperor's Palace, Johannesburg, South Africa |
The International Quilt Convention Africa is being held from the 6-8 September 2013 at Emperor's Palace, Johannesburg, South Africa. Come and celebrate this wonderful event with us and then take a little extra time to experience our beautiful country, our wildlife parks and our very friendly people. Simply fly straight into the venue (no driving!) enjoy the show then go and see our country - what a wonderful holiday! International exhibitions, a large vendor hall, free lectures, international teachers. Special on-site hotel rates available and we can even arrange your outings! To find out more go to www.iqcafrica.com. We can’t wait to see you! We would love to see some quilting friends from the UK!
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| 7 September 2013 | Norfolk | World Textile Day England |
| Mundford Village Hall, St Leonards St, Mundford, Thetford IP26 5DW | FREE admission to our exhibition of stitched, embroidered and woven textiles and artefacts from around the world. Open 10am-5pm. 11am and 2pm lectures Jim Gaffney and Magie Relph introduce 'The People Behind the Cloth' and show pieces from their personal collections - £2 per talk. Five specialist world textile traders: Textile Techniques, The African Fabric Shop, John Gillow, Martin Conlan - Slow Loris Textiles and Susan Briscoe Designs. Delicious refreshments provided by our hosts Castle Quilters. Disabled access. Please visit www.worldtextileday.co.uk for more information. | |
| 8 September 2013 | Leicestershire | Lampshade Restyle |
| Ruth Singer Studio, Makers' Yard, 82-86 Rutland St, Leicester, LE1 1SB | 2-5pm. Discover how to transform a bare lampshade frame into a work of art using scrap threads and trimmings. Bring along your own traditional-style lampshade frame or buy one from us. We will use wrapping and tying techniques to create an amazing decorative shade which you can use on a light fitting or just as a decoration. £30 including materials. Lampshade frames can be purchased from us if you don't have your own. For bookings please call 07740345062, email ruth@ruthsinger.com or visit www.ruthsinger.com | |
| 9 September 2013 | Essex | Keene Quilters Open Meeting with Mary McIntosh |
| Stock Village Hall, Stock | 'Warning - C & G may change your life'. All enquiries to Madeleine Howard 01245 477820. Doors open 1pm, Speaker 2pm. | |
| 10-15 September 2013 | Dorset | Happy Patchers Annual Quilt Exhibition |
| Wimborne Model Town, King Street, Wimborne BH21 1DY |
Open 10am - 5pm (last admission 4.30). Exhibits will include 'It's as easy as falling off a log', 'What's next quilts', Project Linus, Display of Young Quilters Work, Sales Table, Trader and our now famous quiz. The Model Town has beautiful gardens and a cafe for your
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| 11-22 September 2013 | North Yorkshire | The Creative Eye - Consult the Genius of the Place |
| RHS Harlow Carr, Crag Lane, Harrogate HG3 1QB | Textilia 111 exhibits for the first time at RHS Harlow Carr in Harrogate from Tuesday Sept 11 to Sunday Sept 22. This well established contemporary textile group uses a diversity of styles and techniques to explore its creative vision. www.textilia.co.uk or 01423 724664. Normal admission charges apply; RHS members free. Opening times 10am-4pm | |
| 12-14 September 2013 | Cornwall | Harbour Quilters' Biennial Exhibition |
| Jubilee Hall, Chapel St, Mevagissey PL26 6SS | Open 10am – 4pm. Admission £1. Beautiful Linen Raffle Quilt, Trade Stall, Refreshments (incl. Home-made Cakes & Light lunches). Disabled access to the hall and Parking within a short walking distance. For further details please contact Pam McCallum on 01726 843520 or email pamela467@btinternet.com
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| 12-15 September | N/A | 19th European Patchwork Meeting |
| La Mine d'Argens, Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, Alsace, France | Including an exhibition of new textile creations based on Shakespeare’s England and Kew Gardens, by the Contemporary Expressions group, shown as part of the Carrefour Européen du Patchwork Opening hours: Thursday through Saturday 9.30am – 6.30pm, Sunday 9.30am – 6pm. For further information please visit the following website: www.patchwork-europe.com | |
| 12-22 September 2013 | N/A | Sew North |
| The Fennel Shed, Opp Lough View, Buncrana, Co Donegal, Ireland | A Textile/Quilting event in Inishowen to celebrate the rich textile history of the North West of Ireland featuring workshops, presentations, exhibitions and classes on patchwork, quilting and other crafts native to Donegal. Admission fees, venues and opening times vary, please see www.sewnorth.ie for more information. | |
| 13-14 September 2013 | Rhondda Cynon Taff | Cynon Stitchers show - Quilting past and present |
| St Mary Magdalene's Church, Cwmbach, Aberdare CF44 0LS | Open 10am-4pm. Traders, tea, coffee, cakes, sale table, lucky dip and more. Parking and disabled access. Admission £2. Contact Chris at pinecroft51@sky.com for more details. | |
| 14 September 2013 | County Durham | Alington Quilters: Quilts Old and New |
| Elvet Methodist Church Hall, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3HL | Open 10am – 4pm. Entry charge £2 (no charge for children). Exhibition to include patchwork and wholecloth quilts, Linus quilts and other handwork by members and their friends. Raffle of Happy Scrappy quilt and other prizes to benefit Butterwick Children’s Hospice and Quilters’ Guild Museum, tea and coffee available, Quilters Cupboard shop, hand made articles and pre-loved magazines for sale. Contacts: (Jules) 07737 583948 or (Eileen) 07828 395718 for more details.
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| 14-15 September 2013 | Gloucestershire | Brockhampton Quilters exhibition |
| Rhodes Memorial Hall, Brockhampton, Near Andoversford, GL54 5XH | Open10am to 5pm. £2 entrance. Traders- Doughty's, Sue's Crafts, Oakshott, Cornerhouse Crafts. Raffles; Group quilt; Christmas stocking raffle; needle case tombola. There is access for the disabled. Contact Georgina Oldham 01242 820423 or email georgina.oldham@hotmail.co.uk | |
| 14 September 2013 | Surrey | Exhibition of City & Guilds Patchwork & Quilting Creative Studies |
| Betchworth Village Hall, Station Road, Betchworth RH3 7DF | Level 3 Certificate and Diploma along with work by Janet Twinn and a selection of past C&G students. Open 10am-4pm. Details from Janet Twinn Tel 01737 812136 | |
| 14-15 September 2013 | Nottinghamshire | Sew Wot Patchwork and Quilting Exhibition |
| St Peters Church, Farndon NG24 3SW | Open Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 10am-3pm) Entrance £2. Disabled Access, Light Lunches & Refreshments, Tombola, Sales Table. Proceeds to Notts & Lincs Air Ambulance. Further Information from sewwot@yahoo.co.uk | |
| 19 September - 12 October 2013 | Devon | A Walk on the Wildside |
| The Ginger Fig Gallery, 1B Bath Place, Taunton TA1 4ER | '12 Good Women' are holding a Mixed Media exhibition, showing Machine Embroidery, Paper Crafts, Ceramics and Art Installations plus more. Open 10.30-3.30 Mon to Sat. Free entry. Please phone 01823 326798 for more information. | |
| 20-22 September 2013 | Devon | Brixham Quilters' Biennial Exhibition 2013 |
| Lupton House, Brixham Road, Churston Ferrers TQ5 0LD | Exhibition of patchwork, quilting and embroidery, featuring a hand-made group quilt for raffle and the members' challenge entitled 'An English Country Garden'. Light refreshments and hand-made gifts on sale; traders’ fabric and haberdashery stalls. Open 10.30–4.30 (Fri & Sat), 10.30–4.00 (Sun). Entry £1.50; profits to Rowcroft Hospice (Torquay) and Lupton Trust. For further details, please call 01803 854411
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| 20-22 September 2013 | City of Edinburgh | Scottish Quilt Championships |
| MacRobert Pavilions, Royal Highland Showground, EH28 8NB | Open 10am - 4.30pm (4pm Sunday). Theme for 2013: Celtic Inspiration. Wonderful displays of quilts and we have all your favourite patchwork and quilting suppliers. You can also meet the experts to 'show you how'. Good facilities including restaurant, disabled facilities, easy and instant access, free parking. All your favourite traders and a fabulous display of quilts await you! Tickets in advance Adult £6, Senior Citizens £5, Children (8 - 16 years) £2. More information from www.grosvenorshows.co.uk or phone 01406 372600 / 01406 372601 | |
| 21 September | Staffordshire | Quilts in the Village |
| Wombourne Library and Community Centre, Church Road, Wombourne WV5 9EZ | Open 10am-5pm. Admission £3, children free. Traditional and contemporary quilts, special exhibition of 'Baby Baggage' to celebrate the birth of the Royal baby. Traders, textile tombola, handmade bag raffle, postcard competition (details from Carole Auden as contact details below), demonstrations, refreshments. Parking, disabled access. Further info from Carole Auden 01902 420156, caroleauden@gmail.com or www.wombournequilters.blogspot.co.uk
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| 21-22 September 2013 | Kent | Abbey Patchers Biennial Quilt Show |
| St Mary's Church, Minster, Near Ramsgate CT12 4BX | Open Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11.30am-4pm. Large Display of Quilts, Sales Stall, Traders, Charity Quilt Raffle, Refreshments. Admission Free. Contact Tina Parker 01843 822233 for more information. | |
| 23 September 2013 | Essex | Keene Quilters Open Meeting with DeAnne Hartwell-Jones |
| Stock Village Hall, Stock | 'Hand Pieced Quilts'. All enquiries to Madeleine Howard 01245 477820. | |
| 27-28 September 2013 | South Yorkshire | Totley Brook Quilters Show |
| Highfield Trinity Church, London Road, Sheffield S2 4UR | Open 10am– 4pm. Mini workshops, trade stall and super cakes. Admission £2. Contact Sarah Williamson 0114 2580962 | |
| 27-28 September 2013 | North Yorkshire | A Year of Patchwork and Quilting |
| Memorial Hall, Pickering YO18 8AA |
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| 28 September 2013 | Buckinghamshire | Haddenham Stitchers Patchwork/Cross Stitch Exhibition |
| Haddenham Village Hall, Churchway, Haddenham nr Aylesbury HP17 8EE | Open 10.30am - 4.30pm. Two charity quilt raffles & a charity tombola. Trade stand run by Lady Sew and Sew of Marlow. Sales Table, Refreshments available, Easy free and disabled parking. Admission £3. Contact Val Young 01844 290269 for more information. | |
| 28 September 2013 | Surrey | Quilters Guild Surrey Regional Day |
| Old Barn Hall, Church Road, Bookham KT23 3PQ | Open 10am–4pm. Speakers: Kate Findlay and Jan Hassard. Display of Quilts by Dorking Quilters and Heather Quilters, bring and buy tables. A4 Challenge 'Mellow Fruitfulness'. Demonstrations and Linus information table. Quilters Guild sales table. Raffle. Cost: £12 for Guild Members (£10 if booked by 25th August), £18 for non Guild members (£15 if booked by 25th August). Tea, Coffee, cakes and biscuits provided, but please bring a packed lunch. More information from Jan Godding email jan.surrey2@btinternet.com or phone 01372 453801. | |
| 28 September 2013 | City of Edinburgh | Quilt Documentation Day |
| Craiglockhart Parish Church, Craiglockhart Drive North, Edinburgh EH14 1HS | Sponsored by Thistle Quilters in co-operation with The Quilters' Guild. Open 10 am to 4 pm. Recording of quilts made prior to 1960. Admission by historic quilt only. Advance forms and information from annescott@blueyonder.co.uk | |
| 28 September 2013 | Perth and Kinross | Powmill Quilters 20th Anniverary Quilt Show |
| Moubray Hall, Powmill FK14 7NH | Open 10am to 4pm. Raffle Quilt, Refreshments available. Moubray Hall is on the A977 midway between Kinross and the Kincardine Bridge. More information from 01738 441798 (Muriel) or Murielmarkland@aol.com | |
| 28-29 September 2013 | Hertfordshire | Priory Quilters Exhibition |
| Royston Town Hall, Melbourne Street, Royston SG8 7DR. | Held as part of the Royston Arts Festival. Open 10.00 - 5.00 Saturday and 10.00 - 4.00 Sunday. Admission Free. Raffle. Sales Table. Contact Liz Harris. 01763 230187 or email priory.quilters@yahoo.co.uk | |
| 28 September 2013 | South Yorkshire | Bolsterstone Quilt Show |
| Bolsterstone Village Hall, Sheffield S36 3ZH | Show to be held on Saturday 28th September 2013. Hall open from 10 am to 4pm. Admission £1. Quilts from Bolsterstone quilters, stalls, refreshments, gifts. Disabled access. | |
| 28 September 2013 | Kent | Orpington and Bromley Quilters Exhibition of Patchwork and Quilting |
| St John's United Reformed Church, Lynwood Grove, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0GB | Open 10.30 to 4.00. Orpington and Bromley Quilters join together to present an exhibition of patchwork and quilting. Admission £4 including catalogue. Children Free. Charity raffle quilt, sales table, tombola, children's corner, refreshments, wheelchair access. Details 020 8325 0885
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| 28-29 September 2013 | Northamptonshire | Higham Piecemakers Biennial Exhibition |
| The Bede House, Off the Market Square, Higham Ferrers NN10 8BT | Open Saturday 10am to 4pm, Sunday 12.30pm – 4pm. Admission on the door -£2.50 for 16+ and adults, free for children under 16. Disabled access. Refreshments available. Cushion raffle. All proceeds to charity. Please contact for further details: Carol Pullen 01933 395394 or email: carolmpullen@yahoo.co.uk | |
| 30 September - 26 October 2013 | Somerset | Stitched Up |
| The Art Centre at the Meeting House, East Street, Ilminster TA19 0AN | An exhibition of quilted textile art by award-winning quilter k3n. Open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm and Saturday 9.30am to 2.30pm. k3n will be in the gallery every Monday and Wednesday morning, demonstrating techniques and offering a free 'Quilt Clinic' so please bring along your Works In Progress if you'd like her advice! Free entry and free parking, cafe on site. Gallery access is via steps. For more information call the Art Centre on 01460 54973 or email k3n@k3n.co.uk | |
| 3-6 October 2013 | N/A | National Patchwork Happening |
| La Salle des Acacias, Parc, Avenue Elisabeth n° 5 à 7850 Enghien, BELGIUM | Belgische Quilters Vereniging – Association Belge du Patchwork. This event will take place in ENGHIEN-centre of the town (Hainaut). In the Acacia hall and stables of the Park. Entrance via Elisabethlaan. Members send their favourite quilt made within the last 5 years. The opening hours are from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. daily. Prizes awarded by Visitors vote. Admission 4E members, 6E non members. During your visit, you will be able to attend various demonstrations, to admire the quilts and to visit different specialised patchwork shops. We have a snack bar, where you can have coffee or lunch. More info from www.belgiumquilt.be
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| 3-15 October 2013 | Kent | Art in Stitches |
| Central Library, High Street, Bromley BR11EX |
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| 4-6 October 2013 | Norfolk | Shipdham Quilters' Exhibition |
| All Saints Parish Church, Church Close, Shipdham, Nr Dereham IP25 7LX | Open Fri & Sat 10am-6.30pm, Sun 12.30-5.30pm. Traditional and innovative work, raffle quilt, refreshments, sales table. FREE ADMISSION. Enquiries to Jill Arnold 01362 820351 | |
| 5 October 2013 | City of London | Quilters' Guild London Regional Day |
| Heythrop College (formerly Maria Assumpta Centre), 23 Kensington Square, London W8 5HN | Morning speaker: Judy Fairless will bring a selection of her contemporary quilts and in “Design to Stitch” will talk about the design sources which inspire them. Afternoon speaker: Jan Hassard talking about “Quilts Old and New” featuring examples from her wonderful collection of vintage quilts as well as her own award-winning work. Admission Advance: £15 (Guild members £10, YQ free) On the door: £18 (Guild members £13, YQ free). Send cheques payable to QGBI Region 1, with SAE, to Jaclyn Horton 17 Lord Napier Place, London W6 9UB or via PayPal through the website www.quiltersguild.org.uk (Regions - 1: London, Middlesex - Local events). Further details from jaclynq@hotmail.co.uk
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| 5 October 2013 | Kent | Hawkinge Biennial Patchwork and Craft Show |
| Hawkinge Village Hall, Canterbury Road, Hawkinge CT18 7BS | Open 10am to 4pm. Stalls and a trader, Raffle of quilts & Refreshments. Admission £1. All proceeds to Village Hall Fund. Please phone Hilary 01303 844657 for more details. | |
| 5 October - 19 December 2013 | Fife | Natural World |
| Rothes Halls, Rothes Square, Glenrothes KY7 5NY | Open 10am-4pm Mon to Sat, 12noon-4pm Sun. Free entry. 1st exhibition of textile group Phoenix 11. Please phone 01592 611101 for more details | |
| 5-10 October 2013 | Suffolk | First Elements |
| Aldeburgh Cinema Gallery (upstairs venue), 51 High Street, Aldeburgh IP15 5AU | An Exhibition by Tin Hut Textiles, a first show of work by former diploma students of Annette Morgan. Open 10am to 4pm. Free entry. Contact Marion Barnes 01394 460529, marionl.barnes@gmail.com for more information. | |
| 6 October 2013 | City of London | Textile Society London Antique Textile Fair |
| Chelsea Old Town Hall, Kings Road, London, SW3 5EE | Dealers from Britain, France and Italy will be participating at this exciting event. Top quality English, European and Worldwide textiles and costumes from 17th to mid 20th century. Good quality wearable and collectable vintage dress and accessories will also be on offer. Admission £4, £6 and £10. For full details: http://www.textilesociety.org.uk/events Profits from the Textile Society fairs and events provide student bursaries and museum awards, reflecting the Society's commitment to developing and supporting education and knowledge within textile disciplines. | |
| 6 October 2013 | Leicestershire | Dyes From Your Kitchen |
| Ruth Singer Studio, Makers' Yard, 82-86 Rutland St, Leicester, LE1 1SB | 10-4. This workshop looks at creative ways of adding colour to cloth using familiar materials from your kitchen cupboards. We will explore how to make simple dyebaths using safe foodstuffs and how to create interesting effects on fibre, fabric and thread. This is a creative, experimental day where you will make small samples for textile, embroidery and other decorative projects, rather than large pieces of fabric suitable for regular machine washing. Ideal for embroiderers and artists who use fabrics. £50, materials included but feel free to bring your own fabrics, threads and fibres if you wish. For bookings please call 07740345062, email ruth@ruthsinger.com or visit www.ruthsinger.com | |
| 8-12 October 2013 | Nottinghamshire | Newark Patchwork group - 2013 exhibition |
| Barnbygate Methodist Church Hall NG24 1PX | Open 10am to 4pm daily. £1 entry fee, sales table and refreshments available. Plenty of town centre parking close by. Also close to rail and bus stations. Please check our web site: Newark Patchwork group or email newarkpg@gmail.com | |
| 11-12 October 2013 | Worcestershire | Forest Quilters Exhibition |
| Trinity Church Hall, Kidderminster DY10 2JL | Open 10am - 4pm. Admission £1 (proceeds to local riding for the disabled). Please phone 01562 228535 for more information. | |
| 12-13 October 2013 | Gloucestershire | A Dazzling Decade |
| The Chipping Hall, The Chipping, Wotton Under Edge GL12 7AD | Under the Edge Quilters Exhibition. Open 10am–4pm. Traders, raffle, refreshments and sales table. Free entry. Disabled access. Contact Penny Kells 01453 844423 or penny.kells@tiscali.co.uk | |
| 15 October 2013 | Essex | Keene Quilters Open Meeting with Jamie Malden |
| Stock Village Hall, Stock | 'Block Printing'. All enquiries to Madeleine Howard 01245 477820. | |
| 19-20 October 2013 | Buckinghamshire | Wye Valley Quilters Exhibition |
| Longburrow Hall, Park Lane, Stokenchurch, Bucks HP14 3TQ | Open 10.00am to 4.30pm daily. Entry £3 (husbands and children free). Exhibition, trader, sales table with Christmas gift ideas, tombola in aid of Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance, refreshments including light lunches. Parking next to hall. Disabled access. Contact 01494 783167 (Margaret). Longburrow Hall is in Buckinghamshire, on the Oxfordshire border. Take Church Street behind Kings Hotel and Park Lane is adjacent to The Royal Oak. Approximately half a mile from junction 5 of M40. Map under 'Our Village' on Stokenchurch Parish Council website. | |
| 19-26 October 2013 | Suffolk | Finer Focus Exhibition by Out of the Fold Textile Artists |
| Workwise/Cavern 4, 4 Whiting Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3NR | Open 10am-4pm Mon-Sat. No entrance fee. Unfortunately, no wheelchair access. For more information please contact Jan on 01473 833074. | |
| 19 October 2013 | Lincolnshire | Phoenix Quilters Quilt show |
| Trinity Church, Pelham Road, Immingham DN40 1JU | Open 10am-3pm. Quilt Raffle, Patchwork tombola, craft tables, trade stand, cake stall and refreshments. Entry £1, children free. Proceeds to Alzheimer Research UK and Teenage Cancer unit at Castle Hill Hospital. Extra info from Linda at codd@btinternet.com or phone 07885 552929 | |
| 19 October 2013 | West Sussex | West Meads Patchwork and Quilting Groups |
| West Meads Community Hall, The Precinct, Bognor Regis PO21 5SB | An exhibition of members patchwork and quilting work. Open from 10am-4pm. Admission £2. Sales Tables, Refreshments, Local Trader, Disabled Access and Free Car Parking. For further details contact Sue Price 01243864561 | |
| 19-20 October 2013 | Lancashire | Bottom Drawer Quilters Bienniel Exhibition of Patchwork and Quilting |
| St Luke's Church, Burnley Road, Brierfield, nr Burnley B89 5JL | Open Sat 10am-4pm, Sun noon-4pm. Admission £1.50. Proceeds to Pendleside Hospice. Sales table, demonstrations and refreshments. From J12 of M65 follow signs to Burnley, St Luke's is on the rhs, about 5mins from J12. There is a rail station in Brierfield, about 5mins walk from the venue. More information from Christine 01282 618409. | |
| 23, 30 October and 6 November 2013 | Leicestershire | Beginners Quilting |
| Ruth Singer Studio, Makers' Yard, 82-86 Rutland St, Leicester, LE1 1SB |
Wednesdays 23rd & 30th October and 6th November, 6-9pm. Over three sessions you will learn how to make a beautiful small quilt for a baby, a wallhanging or just a lap quilt for you. In session one we will select, prepare and cut fabrics and start assembling them using strips, squares or log-cabin patchwork technique. In session | |
| 26 October 2013 | Cumbria | Calder Sew 'n Sews Autumn Quilt Exhibition |
| Calderbridge Village Hall, Calderbridge, Cumbria CA20 1DN | Open 10am til 4pm. The venue is just off the A595. Entry is £2.50 to include tea and cake. Our raffle this year will benefit Hospice at Home West Cumbria, and the winning ticket receives a large handmade quilt. Refreshments, raffle, tombola, traders and of course lots of lovingly-made quilts and more. Contact Lindsey Robinson Lindseykrc@gmail.com | |
| 2 November 2013 | Leicestershire | Decorative Sewing Techniques for Interiors |
| Ruth Singer Studio, Makers' Yard, 82-86 Rutland St, Leicester, LE1 1SB |
10am-4pm. If you love making things for your home, you will enjoy this creative day learning techniques which you can add to soft furnishings, cushions, curtains and much more. We will cover piping, binding, decorative scallop edging, fancy hems, handmade cords, braids, pleated and hand-constructed trimmings and much more. | |
| 9 November 2013 | Greater Manchester | Village Stitchers Christmas Quilt Exhibition |
| United Reform Church, Wilmslow Road, Heald Green SK8 3BH | Open 10.30am-4pm. Admission £2 includes tea/coffee biscuit. Cake extra. Wheelchair accessible. There will be craft, tombola, and book stall. Beautiful quilt for raffle (proceeds to charity). Also two traders will be present. More info from shampton@sky.com
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| 16 November 2013 | Fife | Cupar Quilters - A Fanfare of Quilts |
| Cupar Old Parish Church Centre, Kirk Wynd, Cupar KY15 5AN | Open 10am - 3.30pm. Entry £2.50 (Children free). Contact: 01334 656992 (Anne). Extra Information: Display of work, Sales table, Prize Draw, Refreshments with home baking. Disabled access. Proceeds to Maggies Centre | |
| 16-17 November 2013 | Kent | Waterside Quilters Charity Sale and Raffle |
| Hall Place & Gardens, Bourne Rd Bexley Kent DA5 1PQ | The Waterside Quilters group is having a charity stall at the ever popular Hall Place Christmas Craft Fair in aid of the EllenorLions Hospice, our local hospice. Sales table of items made by members and a raffle prize of a double bed sized quilt, currently in the making by members of the group. Open 10am-4pm. Free Parking available. Free Entry. Venue contact 01322 526574. | |
| 16-17 November 2013 | East Lothian | Law Quilters Exhibition |
| North Berwick Community Centre, 8 Law Road, North Berwick EH39 4PN | Open Saturday 10am - 4pm, Sunday 1pm - 4pm. £2.50 admission including refreshments. 2 quilts will be raffled. Car parking is available at the Community Centre. There is access for disabled people. More information from clafootiemo@aol.com | |
| 23-27 November 2013 | Suffolk | Touch |
| The Edmund Gallery, St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1LS | An exhibition of contemporary textile art by Fibrefusion. Open 10am-4.30pm. Free admission. www.fibrefusion.org.uk | |
| 12 January 2014 | Surrey | Village Green Quilters' Exhibition 'Take One Block...' |
| Tinsdale Room, Farnham Maltings GU9 7QR |
On 12th January 2014 between 10am and 4pm, Village Green Quilters’ will be holding its 3rd themed exhibition, ‘Take One Block..’, as part of the Quilters’ and Fabric January Sale. |
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