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Date	County	Event
Until 20 March 2010	North Yorkshire	The Celtic Fringe: Wholecloths of Wales and Scotland
	Quilt Museum and Gallery, St Anthony's Hall, Peasholme Green, York, YO1 7PW	The Quilt Museum and Gallery in York, starts its New Year with two exhibitions that show the contrast in decorative tradition between the UK and Iran. The first exhibition, 'The Celtic Fringe' focuses on quilt patterns native to Wales and Scotland. Traditional wholecloth quilts are generally made from one plain coloured fabric (sometimes two) and their interest lies in the many different patterns that have been stitched – usually by hand. In years past, certain patterns were used again and again in Wales and Scotland, thus giving a recognizable identity to the work. Thus, a quilt with hearts, thistles and fleur de lys might probably have been made in the Scottish Borders while a quilt with broad infilled leaves, hearts and spirals would probably have come from Wales. Visitors to the Celtic Fringe exhibition will have their own opportunity to try and match design with country but they will also see quilts that have 'associations'. Chief among these are Welsh quilts made especially for the Art Deco wing of Claridges Hotel in London in the 1930s and 'Hawick' quilts made by church guilds in the Scottish Borders around the same period. The Welsh Claridges’ quilts strike a particular resonance since they were commissioned and purchased through the Little Gallery just off Sloane Street in London. The proprietor there, Miss Muriel Rose, was an important figure in the revival of quilting in Wales, during a time of great economic need. For more information about the Quilt Museum and Gallery please visit www.quiltmuseum.org.uk or email info@quiltmuseum.org.uk
Until 20 March 2010	North Yorkshire	Namad: A Persian Journey in Felt by Bita Ghezelayagh
	Quilt Museum and Gallery, St Anthony's Hall, Peasholme Green, York, YO1 7PW	Namad 'A Persian Journey in Felt' looks at the variety and richness of embroidered Turkoman motifs. The Namad exhibition is shown in partnership with the Collins Gallery, Glasgow. Bita Ghezelayagh, has practised as an architect, interior designer, film producer andcostume designer and now divides her time between London and her native Tehran. In ‘Namad: A Persian Journey in Felt’, she presents a collection of over 20 thick felted and embroidered ‘T’ shaped tunics traditionally worn by Iranian shepherds. The cloaks are made from fleeces sourced in the foothills of the Zagros Mountains and produced by hand felting methods in workshops in Borujerd and Khorramabad. The tunics, which are both decorative and functional, are used as a canvas by Ghezelayagh to express her memories of growing up in Iran. The decorative motifs she embroiderers are derived from the Turkoman culture and include geometric forms, stylised tulips and birds and symbols drawn from the folklore of indigenous tribes. For more information about the Quilt Museum and Gallery please visit www.quiltmuseum.org.uk or email info@quiltmuseum.org.uk
Until 28 March 2010	Stirling	37 steps
	The Changing Room, Tolbooth, Stirling, FK8 1DE	Textile exhibition by Gillian Cooper. Open Tues to Sat 10am-6pm. Admission free. Telephone 01786 274005, email Gillian or visit www.gilliancooper.co.uk for further information.
Until November 2010	Lancashire	Embellished: The Art of Fabulous Fabrics
	Harris Museum & Art Gallery, Market Square, Preston, PR1 2PP.	Take a closer look at textile patterns and techniques in our new Costume Gallery exhibition. From delicately embroidered florals to bold geometric prints, the clothes we wear transform us into living works of art. From Chinese slippers to Horrockses dresses, come and discover a secret world of warps and wefts, stitches and sequins, pigments and dyes. Some of the museum's most beautiful textiles patterned by weaving, embroidery and printing will be on display. Whether it's flowers and foliage, spots and stripes, birds and animals or letters and graphics, you'll find textile designs to suit all tastes. To add a bit of bling, there's even a section devoted to fabrics embellished in glittering gold. See our website, www.harrismuseum.org.uk for full details of a packed programme of events. Phone 01772 258248 or email harris.museum@preston.gov.uk for further information. Don't miss the launch day on Sat 14 November when we'll be celebrating with free art and textile workshops and the world's largest embroidery! Entry is free. Open Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm, except Tues 11am - 5pm. Closed Sundays and bank holidays.
Until 10 April 2010	West Midlands	POP Jann Haworth
	Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1DU	Hollywood-born artist Jann Haworth (b. 1942) is among the few women associated with the Pop Art movement of the 1960s. Her sewn cloth soft sculptures refer to typically American Pop themes such as fast food, film stars, cheerleaders, cowboys and comics, as well as to her experiences of living in England during a period of cultural transformation. Developed in partnership with the artist, this exhibition is the first UK solo show of Haworth's work in a public gallery since 1972. In 1968 Haworth won a Grammy award for her work as co-designer of The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover. POP Jann Haworth contains behind the scenes photographic images of the making of the Sgt. Pepper album set as well as Old Lady I, the life-size sculpture that first appeared in 1967 as a Granny on the album's photo montage cover. The artist has restored several works expressly for the show, offering a rare opportunity to see Haworths early soft sculptures alongside more recent pieces including giant charm bracelets and corset canvases. Wolverhampton's own still-life sculpture, Donuts, Coffee cups & Comics (1962) will be on display alongside other donut sets, for the first time since it was acquired for the Pop Art Collection in 2008. Free Entry to exhibition, gallery open Mon to Sat 10am-5pm. Further information from 01902 552055 or ArtGallery@wolverhampton.gov.uk
11-14 March 2010	Lancashire	Patchwork workshops
	The Windsor Hotel, 21 King Edward Avenue, Blackpool. FY2 9TA	3 night stay at hotel including two workshops £175. Contact Mrs Pat Myers, 01253 353735 or email enquiries@windsorblackpool.co.uk for further details.
12 March - 24 April 2010	Gloucestershire	Over 20 - Contemporary Art Quilts
	Gloucester City Museum and Art Gallery, Brunswick Road, Gloucester, GL1 1HP	A solo exhibition from Bethan Ash, focusing on the development of her work over the past twenty years. Please phone 01452 396131 for further details.
12-14 March 2010	Worcestershire	The Stitch and Creative Craft Show
	The Malvern Showground, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW	Open 10am to 5pm (4pm Sunday). Admission £7.50 Adults, £4.50 Concessions. Visit www.sccshows.co.uk,email bb@trident-exhibitions.co.uk or phone 01822 614671 for further information
12-14 March 2010	Cambridgeshire	The Spring Quilt Festival
	Chilford Hall Vineyard, Balsham Road, Linton, Cambridge, CB21 4LE	Open 10am to 4.30pm. Further information from Grosvenor Exhibitions 01775 712100, www.grosvenorexhibitions.co.uk or email shows@grosvenorexhibitions.co.uk. Advance Tickets: £5.50, £4.50, £1.50. On The Door: £6.50, £5.50, £2.50.
13 March 2010	Powys	WORLD TEXTILE DAY 2: An Exhibition of Costume, Creativity and Colour
	Minerva Arts Centre, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6BY.	Open 10am-5pm. Exhibition of traditional costume and textiles FREE. £2 per talk: John Gillow 'Costume In Africa and Asia' at 11am and Susan Briscoe 'Japanese Kimono Everyday Wear' at 2.30pm. Plus five specialist world textile traders. Refreshments available. Disabled access. Info: www.quilt.org.uk 01686 413467 or www.africanfabric.co.uk 01484 850188
13 March 2010	Devon	Quilters Guild - Region 4 - Spring Quilters' Day
	Memorial Hall, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX22 6DJ	Open 10:30am to 4:00pm (doors open 10:15). Speakers: Jane Coombs and Janice Gunner. QG members: £7.50. Non-members: £9.50. Further information: Sheila Panther 01409 253506 or sheilapanther@aol.com
13 March - 31 October 2010	Somerset	Classic American Quilts
	The American Museum in Britain, Claverton Manor, Bath, BA2 7BD	An exhibition showcasing rarely seen examples of the American Museum collection, alongside those on display in the period rooms. As well as responding to a revived interest in crafts, the quilts provide a unique insight into the lives of ordinary American women. The museum is open from 12noon until 5pm (last entry into museum 4pm). Closed on Mondays except Bank Holidays and during August. Admission to Museum, Grounds and Exhibition, Adults £7.50, Senior Citizens/Students £6.50, Children £4. Visit www.americanmuseum.org, email info@americanmuseum.org or phone 01225 460 503 for further information.
18-21 March 2010	City of London	Stitch & Craft 2010
	Olympia II, Hammersmith Road London W14 8UX	Open 10am to 5.30pm (closes 5pm Sunday). Tickets will be available from November 2009. Hundreds of exhibitors have their stands stocked with the best stitch and craft supplies; old favourites as well as new designs and products - you won't leave empty handed! Keep an eye on the website for full details about the stitching and craft experts who'll be appearing in 2010. Visit www.stitchandcraft.co.uk for more information.
20 March 2010	City of London	QG Spring Regional Day - Celebrating International Quilting Day
	Heythrop College (formerly Maria Assumpta Centre), 23 Kensington Square, London, W8 5HN	Open 10.30am to 4pm. Speakers Janice Gunner “From Tokyo to Kyoto” a trip to Japan in search of Shibori and Norma Bean “Roses from the Heart” Australian project commemorating women deported from England and the bonnets made in their memory. Admission £18 (£13 Guild members) YQ free. Access for disabled people. See the Quilters' Guild Region 1 website www.qgr1.co.uk for further details.
20-21 March 2010	West Midlands	Quilts by the Green
	Wombourne Library and Community Centre, Church Road, Wombourne, WV5 9EZ	Wombourne Quilters Show, Entry fee £2 including free drink, 10am-4.30pm Demonstrations, traders, refreshments. Contact Janet Bevan 01902 427718 or email janbevan@hotmail.co.uk
20 March 2010	Surrey	Quilters' Guild Region .2."International Quilters Day"
	Woodmansterne Village Hall, Carshalton Rd, Woodmansterne, Surrey, SM7 3HR	Open 1.30-4.30pm. Join fellow quilters and stitchers for a 'social sewing' afternoon, with a 'quilters' quiz and mini sewing project. Bring a sewing kit and any items for 'show & tell'. Make room for new purchases by bringing any unwanted fabric, books and notions etc for a 'sewing bring & buy'. Tea/coffee & homemade cakes to sustain you!! Free parking. Quilters' Guild members £2.50, non-members £4 in advance. £3 / £5 on the door. For tickets contact Mrs C Ewart 0208 669 0165 or email Chris
20 March - 4 July 2010	City of London	Quilts: 1700 - 2010
	V&A South Kensington, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 2RL	The V&A will present its first ever exhibition of British quilts, with examples dating from 1700 to the present day - a unique opportunity to view the V&A's unseen quilt collection as well as key national loans. The exhibition will show 65 beautifully crafted quilts, predominantly from the V&A's own collection but also including a number of important loans and new works by contemporary artists, many of which have been commissioned especially for the show. Admission £10 Adults, £8 Seniors, £6 Students, 12-17 yrs, ES40 Holders. Free to V&A Members. Open 10am to 17.45pm daily, 10am to 22pm Fridays. Further information from 0844 209 1770, www.vam.ac.uk/ or email V and A
20 March - 15 May 2010	Somerset	Colour & Light
	Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury	Art Quilts by Alicia Merrett and glass by Nina Gronw-Lewis. Open Tues to Sat and Bank Holiday Mon 10am -5pm; gallery talk and demonstrations by Alicia Merrett 3 and 10 April and 1 May 2-4pm Admission Free. Further information from 01458 831197 or visit www.somerset.gov.uk/museums
25 March 2010	City of London	Stitches In Time
	V&A South Kensington, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 2RL	Starts at 7pm and closes at 9.30pm. Entry tickets cost £25, which will include a private view of the V&A's new exhibition of British Quilts, drinks and canapés, as well as an exhibition of Fine Cell Work's own hand made products (our products are all hand made in prison). For more information on this event, please contact Sophie Jordan at Fine Cell Work on 020 7931 9998, email Sophie or visit the website www.finecellwork.co.uk
25-28 March 2010	West Midlands	"Affinity" Exhibition by Fibrefusion Textile Artists
	National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, B40 1NT	Exhibition at the ICHF Fashion, Embroidery and Stitch Show. Fibrefusion have once again been invited to exhibit a new and extensive body of work representing their individual creative response to the theme of "Affinity". We invite you to come and view our work and to meet the artists. Additionally you will be encouraged to "look, touch and feel" identified work that has been created specifically for this purpose in our bright and zingy "touch/feely display.
25-28 March 2010	West Midlands	Fashion, Embroidery & Stitch
	National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, B40 1NT	Fashion, Embroidery & Stitch is celebrating its 21st Birthday and is moving to the UK's most prestigious venue, the NEC Birmingham. The Show will co-locate alongside the popular Sewing for Pleasure & Hobbycrafts shows giving you the opportunity to visit 3 great shows for the price of 1! Open 9.30am-5.30pm (Sun 5pm). Admission £8.50 Adults, £7.50 Seniors.
26-28 March 2010	Devon	The Spring Quilt Festival
	Westpoint Exhibition Centre, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1DJ	Open 10am to 4.30pm. Further information from Grosvenor Exhibitions 01775 712100, www.grosvenorexhibitions.co.uk or email shows@grosvenorexhibitions.co.uk. Advance Tickets: £5.50, £4.50, £1.50. On The Door: £6.50, £5.50, £2.50.
26 March - 23 May 2010	Kent	Patchwork as fine art by Mandy Munroe
	West End House Gallery, Water Ln, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8QB	Open 10am-5.30pm Thurs-Sun and Easter Monday. Admission free. For futher information email wehgallery@btconnect.com, visit www.wehg.co.uk or phone 01233 770261
27 March - 3 July 2010	North Yorkshire	Inspired by the Past: Traditional Practice and Contemporary Conversations
	Quilt Museum and Gallery, St Anthony’s Hall, Peasholme Green, York, YO1 7PW	Inspired by the Past shows how historic techniques, style and purpose continue to influence and inspire new textile works. The Quilters' Guild Collection forms the basis of the latest exhibition. It will include one of the Guild's most treasured items, a quilt made in 1887 by a Mrs Mills to celebrate Queen Victoria's Jubilee. Lavishly embellished with embroidery it is pieced in an unusual pattern that includes large flowers made in the Log Cabin technique. Mrs Mills made the quilt in lieu of paying rent to her landlord and its silk and velvet fabrics and embroidery gave real meaning to the words "Victorian fancywork"! One of the Guild's most recent acquisitions, "Pink Boat (Dry Dock 1)" by artist Jo Budd will also be included. Purchased with assistance from the Art Fund and MLA/V & A Purchase Grant Fund, the abstract work was inspired by the industrial landscape and seascapes of the Suffolk Coast Open 10 am to 4 pm, Tuesday through Saturday (October to March); also Mondays from 10 am to 4 pm between April and September. Admission charges apply. Group bookings of 10 or more are eligible for a 10% discount. Telephone 01904 613 242 or email info@quiltmuseum.org.uk for further information.
27 March - 3 July 2010	North Yorkshire	"Breakthrough" by Contemporary Quilt
	Quilt Museum and Gallery, St Anthony's Hall, Peasholme Green, York, YO1 7PW	Contemporary Quilt is one of four specialist groups affiliated to The Quilters' Guild of the British Isles and its members aim to stretch their abilities in terms of design and technique. The group meets nationally, locally and over the internet and has its own newsletter and regular summer school. The new juried exhibition challenged Group members to interpret the word "breakthroug". The results varied. Catharine Stonard’s work "Kisses on Concrete", was inspired by plants growing through the X-shaped holes in the concrete surfacing of a car park. "Mapping the Earth" by Alicia Merett focuses on the importance of early maps and the breakthrough of new technology such as aerial photograph and GIS technology. Advances in science also influenced Janet Cook, whose fabric mosaic records the importance of "Perkins Mauve", the first chemical dye developed in 1856. Open 10 am to 4 pm, Tuesday through Saturday (October to March); also Mondays from 10 am to 4 pm between April and September. Admission charges apply. Group bookings of 10 or more are eligible for a 10% discount. Telephone 01904 613 242 or email info@quiltmuseum.org.uk for further information.
27 March - 15 May 2010	East Riding of Yorkshire	Fibre Voices
	Beverley Art Gallery, The Treasure House, Champney Road, Beverley , HU17 8HE	Fibre Art Wales show, Fibre Voices will be showing in Beverley from March to May this year. Phone 01482 392772 or visit www.fibreartwales.org.uk for further details.
29 March - 17 April 2010	Powys	5th Biannual Exhibition
	Severnholme, The Grove, Pool Road, Newtown, Powys, SY16 3AL	Open 10am to 4pm everyday except Sundays. Workshops and demonstrations. Traders on Saturdays. Contact Ann 01686 627516 or email eaedwards@tiscali.co.uk for more information.
9-11 April 2010	Staffordshire	Quilts in the Garden
	Uttoxeter Racecourse and Conference Centre, Wood Lane, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8BD	We are sorry to have to advise you that the Events Pavillion at Trentham collapsed recently after a heavy fall of snow. Trentham Estates are unable to be certain that they will be able to repair or replace the structure in time for our exhibition, but Quilts in the Garden have managed to relocate to Uttoxeter Racecourse and Conference Centre, Wood Lane, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8BD for the same dates shown above. This venue is a short drive from Trentham. We have been fortunate in being able to secure the Conference Centre at such short notice, which boasts good facilities in a purpose built building, including quality catering and ample car parking. Special Category ' Our Heritage'. Advanced tickets are available from the Tickets Shop or by contacting MQExhibitions on 01384 277 288. Advanced Ticket Prices: Adult Tickets £6, Children £2, Senior Citizens £5. Please contact MQExhibitions on 01384 277 288 for more details.
9-10 April 2010	West Yorkshire	Imperial Quilters 2nd Exhibition
	Lindley Methodist Church, East Street, Huddersfield, HD3 3ND	Open 10am-4pm. Traders, Tombola, Sales Table, Refreshments including lunches. For further information, please contact Christine 01484 713549.
10-11 April 2010	Berkshire	Hexagon Quilters: Celebrating Twenty Years
	Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, Surley Row, Emmer Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8LR	Open 10am to 4pm. Admission £2, children free. Free car parking. Quilts, traders, refreshments, cushion tombola in aid of Alexander Devine Children's Cancer Trust. For further details contact Chris Moran or phone 07729 501 350.
15 - 17 April 2010	County Antrim	The Stitch and Creative Craft Show
	Kings Hall, Balmoral, Belfast, BT9 6GU	Open 10am to 5pm (4pm Sunday). Admission £7.50 Adults, £6.50 Concessions. Visit www.sccshows.co.uk,email bb@trident-exhibitions.co.uk or phone 01822 614671 for further information
16-28 April 2010	West Sussex	Blue Tulips Textile Exhibition
	Chequer Mead Arts Centre, De la Warr Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3BS	Open Daily 10am-5pm (closed Sundays). Meet the artists Saturday 17th and 24th April. Contact Eva Thomas 01825 712385 or visit www.chequermead.org.uk for further information.
16 April - 29 May 2010	City of London	London Quilters Highlights Exhibition
	Swiss Cottage Library, 88 Avenue Road, London NW3 3HA	Mon-Fri 10am-8pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am-4pm. Admission free. Charity raffle quilt. Why not visit us when you come to London for Quilts at the V&A? Further info: Lucy Poloniecka; email exhibition@londonquilters.org.uk; website www.londonquilters.org.uk
17-18 April 2010	N/A	Colours of Africa
	De Oude Pastorij, Essendonk 3, 2910 Essen, Belgium	Organised by Trapsuutjies Fabric Paint in cooperation with the Town Council of Essen and together with Connection and Yda Walt. Four Textile artists have come together under the name Connection and will exhibit their work during this event. Annette Jeukens, Hella Sluyters, Jacqueline de Jong-van Baalen and Laura Liebenberg have chosen the cylinder as shape for this exhibition. Our guest artist is Yda Walt from South Africa. Yda designs fabric using iconic South African images.Screenprinting and lino-cutting are two of her specialities. We have an open invitation for everyone who loves and works with fabrics and textiles to make a small work (A4-size) and send it to us. The theme for this is "Rainbow". When he came to power, Nelson Mandela, came to call South Africa the rainbow nation because of the diversity of its people. We have chosen this as our theme because it can be seen as a symbol of hope. Connection will use all the entries to assemble three-dimensional art objects which will be auctioned during the event in 2010. The money raised in this way will be given to the Chris Hani-crche in Tulbagh, South Africa. The Town Council of Essen supports the Council of Witzenberg in the Cape Province with financial aid, knowledge and know-how. One of the on-going projects is to erect a safe building for the crche in Tulbagh which is currently housed in a shack. The aim is to establish a proper early learning centre for the children. See www.coloursofafrica.be for more information.
17 April 2010	Greater London	Quaggy Quilters Exhibition
	St Lawrence's Church Hall, Bromley Rd, Catford, London, SE6 2TS	Quaggy Quilters are holding our Exhibition on Sat 17th April 2010. Open 10.30am-4pm. Admission £2, Under 16's free when accompanied. Further details contact Jane Steward 0208 690 5476
17-18 April 2010	Dorset	A Loada' Patchers 10th Birthday Exhibition
	Loders Village Hall, Loders, nr. Bridport	Open 10am-4.30pm. Entrance £2. Light refreshments, traders, raffle quilt. Further information on 01308 422486, or email a.marsh136@btinternet.com
17-18 April 2010	Buckinghamshire	The Chalfonts Patchwork and Quilting show
	St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Austenwood Common, Chalfont St Peter, SL9 8SB	Open Sat 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm. Admission £3, husbands free. Raffles, lunches, traders, contact Meg 01494 873533 for further information.
22-25 April 2010	Somerset	The Stitch and Creative Craft Show
	Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset	Open 10am to 5pm (4pm Sunday). Admission £7.50 Adults, £6.50 Concessions. Visit www.sccshows.co.uk,email bb@trident-exhibitions.co.uk or phone 01822 614671 for further information
23-24 April 2010	East Sussex	Wealden Quilt Show
	All Saints New Church Hall, Chapel Green, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2LB	Open 10am-5pm Friday 23rd and 10am-4pm Saturday 24th. Admission £4. Proceeds in aid of Hospice in the Weald and MacMillan Cancer Support. Over a hundred Quilts, Demonstrations, Trade stands, Workshops and Raffle. Disabled Access. Ploughman’s lunches and Refreshments. For more information contact Lynette Harris on 01323 842952 or visit our website www.stitch-witch.org.uk
23-25 April 2010	Merseyside	Creative Stitches & Hobbycrafts
	Aintree Exhibition Pavilion, Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool, L9 5AS	Open 9.30am-5pm (Saturday 5.30pm). Admission £4. Exhibitions include Pearls of Wisdom: Quilters Guild Display, Sensational Stitches: Embroidery Display, The Country Wife Textile Mural, 'The Duchess' Costumes, Above and Below the Waves Knitting Project, Papercraft and Jewellery Making Demonstrations, Stylish Stitches: NFWI Knitting Competition, College & Guild Displays, Programme of Talks, Quick & Easy Mini Workshops.
24-25 April 2010	Surrey	‘Cargoes’ Heather Quilters Exhibition
	Collingwood College, Kingston Rd, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 4AE	Open Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm. Demonstrations, traders, sales table, tombola and refreshments. Admission £2, accompanied husbands and children free. Disabled access. Contact Elaine Smith 01344 771762 for further information.
24-25 April 2010	Hampshire	Needlework Fiesta
	Brockenhurst Village Hall, Highwood Rd, Brockenhurst, S042 7RY	Open Sat 10am-5pm and Sun10am-4pm. Admission £2.50 Exhibitions, Traders, Demonstrations, Disabled Access. Refreshments, Parking. Contact Suzie Aldous 01590 672898 for further information
24-25 April 2010	Hertfordshire	Berkhamsted Quilters Exhibition
	The Civic Centre, High St, Berkhamstead, Herts, HP4 3HB	Open 10am-4.30pm. Admission £3. Charity Raffle in aid of Herts Air Ambulance, Refreshments, Traders, Sales Table, Demonstrations and much more. For further information please phone O1442 826876.
24-25 April 2010	Cambridgeshire	Quilts in the Hall
	Sue Ryder, Thorpe Hall, Longthorpe, Peterborough, PE3 6LW.	Fitzwilliam Quilters present Quilts in the Hall an exhibition of patchwork, quilting and textiles. Demonstrations, raffles, handmade items for sale, trade stalls and refreshments. Proceeds to Onwards Group, Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall. Open 10am-4pm daily. Entrance 2.00 children free. Disabled access and free parking available. Further information contact Chris Butler 01733 267273 or Arline Brewin 01733 222362
24 April 2010	Buckinghamshire	Tingewick Patchers 1st Exhibition
	Tingewick Village Hall, Tingewick, Buckinghamshire.	Open 11am to 4pm. Admission £1, Accompanied children free. Refreshments, Raffle in aid of cancer charities, free parking. Contact Brenda 01280 914452 for further information.
26 April - 6 May 2010	Devon	Skimming the Surface
	The Museum of Dartmoor Life, 3 West Street, Okehampton, EX20 1HQ	Kindred Spirits’ second exhibition “Skimming the Surface”. Kindred Spirits is a group of four: Val Thomas, Dot Carter, Vineta Cable and Sarah O'Hora, all of whom now live in Devon. They all come from a background in patchwork and quilting, but also enjoy experimenting with paints, paper, plastics and anything else which looks intriguing. The group came together in 2006 because of a shared interest in exploring stitched textiles and mixed media. Some of you may have been lucky enough to view their first exhibition Myths and Legends held last year at the Festival of Quilts. This new body of work explores tangible and intangible surfaces through mixed media, patchwork and quilting. Sounds like a perfect outing for April and sure to provide inspiration. The museum opening hours are 10.15am to 4.30pm. Admission £1 to support the museum.
28 April - 6 June 2010	Dorset	Wessex Textile Artists: Contemporary Textile Art
	Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 4LE	Meet the Artist Day on Wednesday 28 April 2010 Open daily 11am-4 pm. Admission 2.75. Telephone 01202 428004 for further information.
29 April - 2 May 2010	N/A	Open European Quilt Championships
	NH Koningshof, Veldhoevn, The Netherlands	Open 10am to 5pm daily. Inspiring workshops by well-known teachers. Visit www.oeqc.eu for further details.
7-8 May 2010	Cambridgeshire	St Neots Patchwork and Quilting Group's Quilt Exhibition
	All Saints Church, Grafham, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire	There will be a fabric sale, book stall and raffle. Entry £3 to include a cup of tea or coffee and a cake. Funds will go towards All Saints restoration fund. Contact Carole on 01480 810043 for further information.
8 May - 13 June 2010	Cambridgeshire	REGENERATION
	The Babylon Gallery, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4AU.	Exhibition of modern textile art by stitch-links, a new and innovative group. Open 12noon to 4pm, Closed Mondays. Phone 01353 616 991 or visit www.adec.org.uk for further information.
13-16 May 2010	Worcestershire	Quilts UK
	Severn Exhibition Hall, Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW	Open 10am to 5pm. Further information from Grosvenor Exhibitions 01775 712100, www.grosvenorexhibitions.co.uk or email shows@grosvenorexhibitions.co.uk. Advance Tickets: £6, £5, £1. On The Door: £8, £7, £3.
13-15 May 2010	Cornwall	Falmouth Quilters Exhibition
	Falmouth Methodist Church, The Moor, Falmouth	Open 10am to 4pm. Admission £1, children free. Two Raffle quilts in aid of "Precious Lives" (Childrens Hospice). Trader, Refreshments, Sales Table, Disabled Access. Further info from Carole 01326 375668.
14-15 May 2010	Rutland	Quilt Show for Christian Aid
	Uppingham Parish Church, Rutland, LE15 9QH	Open 8am to 4.30pm Friday, 10am to 4.30pm Saturday. Entrance £2, accompanied children free. A Church full of quilts made by Wing Quilters and friends. Disabled Access, Trade Stall, Fairtrade stand, Quilt Raffle, Coffee, Lunches, Teas at the Methodist Church nearby. Contact Alison 01572 820181.
14-15 May 2010	Cumbria	Quilts on Show
	31 New Road, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria	Lunesdale Quilters Exhibition. Open 10.30am to 4pm. Admission £2, procedds to "Lake District Mountain Rescue Search Dogs". Raffle, Tombola and Crafts for Sale. Please come along and bring your friends to enjoy a day out. Contact 01542 74210 or 01542 71845 for further information.
14-16 May 2010	Cambridgeshire	St Mary's Church Quilt and Craft Exhibition
	St Mary's Church, Market Place, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 1AB	Open Fri 12 noon-4pm, Sat and Sun 10am-4pm. Admission £2 adults, £1 concessions, raising funds for St Mary's Restoration and Improvement Fund. Please phone 01733 208148 for further information.
19-22 May 2010.	West Dunbartonshire	Loch Lomond Quilt Show
	Multiple venues around Dumbarton, Loch Lomond, Dunbartonshire	Join us on the bonnie banks for Scotland's biggest and brightest anuual patchwork and quilting celebration. Exhibitions include Pricilla Bianchi, Jane Lloyd, Hanne Asbey, Linzi & Freya Upton, Anglia Textile Group, Gillian Cooper, Jan MacArthur and more. Open Competition theme Chain Reaction, Scottish Competition Raw Spirit, Group Competition Opposites Attract. Open daily 10am to 5pm, Admission 1 Day Ticket £10, 2 Day Ticket £15, 3 or 4 Day Ticket £20. Please email admin@lochlomondquitlshow.com or visit www.lochlomondquiltshow.com for further information including venue locations.
21-23 May 2010	Greater London	Wimbleon International Quilters' Show
	St Paul's Church, Augustus Road, London SW19 6EW	Open Friday 10am-8pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 11.30am-5pm. Traders, raffle quilt, light refreshments, wheelchair accessible. Free parking and entry. 15 Minutes Southfields Tube. Contact 020 8785 7675 or who-guess@yahoo.co.uk for further details.
28-30 May 2010	Powys	A Festival of Quilts by Presteigne Quilters
	Assembly Rooms, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2AD	Open daily 10am-4pm, Admission £2. Further details from Mary Roberts on 01544 260356
29-31 May 2010	Norfolk	Fabric Postcards
	Village Hall, Upper Sheringham, Norfolk	A selling exhibition of donated fabric postcards. Open 10am-4pm daily. Free entry, disabled access, free parking, refreshments available. Any further donations of postcards woould be most welcome. All proceeds to the Teenage Cancer Trust at Addenbrookes Hospital to provide care for kids throughout East Anglia. Contact Pam 01263 822794 or email stuart@trippet.eclipse.co.uk for further information.
29-31 May 2010	Derbyshire	ACES annual exhibition of Arts and Crafts
	St Michael and All Angels Church, Earl Sterndale SK17 0BS	Activity and Creativity in Earl Sterndale, including patchwork and quilting. Earl Sterndale is a small village in the Peak District National Park, 5 miles south of Buxton off the B5053. It is set in stunning scenery. The light airy church provides the perfect setting for this community exhibition of work undertaken throughout the year. The Art Cafe serves home made refreshments. Open 11am-5pm, admission is free. There will be other Open Studio events in the area as part of the annual Derbyshire Open Arts. For further information please phone 01298 83266.
29-31 May 2010	Somerset	6th Patchwork & Quilting Exhibition
	Hambridge Village Hall, Hambridge, Somerset, TA10 0AY	Crewkerne’s Quirky Quilters are holding their 6th Patchwork & Quilting Exhibition. Enjoy a day out in Somerset and visit the Exhibition at Hambridge Village Hall, Hambridge, from 10am-4pm daily. Charity raffle, sales table, trader’s stall, "work in progress" and informal practical demo events. Chill out with home-baked refreshments. Easy access and parking. Admission £2. Details from judy@oldposthouse.demon.co.uk or 01460 77044
29-31 May 2010	Norfolk	Quilts in the Church
	All Saints Church, Hall Road, Catfield, Norfolk, NR29 5DD	Quilt exhibition by Winterton Quilters and Friends with Frame Quilts and New Work. Raffle quilt and sales table. Come and have a day out in the Beautiful Norfolk Broads! Open 10am till 5pm each day. Free Parking and entrance, donations to Church restoration. Contact 01692 580003 or email Heather for further information.
1-5 June 2010	City of London	evoke: evolve : expand
	Mall Galleries, The Mall, London. SW1	Open Tues, Wed, Fri 10-6, Thurs 10-7, Sat 10-4. Free admission. Fifty four exhibitors will show a range of textile-based artworks in a wide variety of mediums including 3D, wall-based stitched and printed artworks, animation, installations and film. For further information please contact secretary@prismtextiles.co.uk or visit www.prismtextiles.co.uk
1 June - 1 July 2010	Tyne and Wear	Influences
	The Art House, 6-8 Ashburton Rd, Gosforth, NE3 4XN	Second presentation of "Influences", an exhibition by "It Happens", a new group of textile artists. Admission Free. No disabled access. Open Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm. Contact Art House 0191 284 9500 or email ithappens4@yahoo.co.uk for further information.
2-19 June 2010	Berkshire	Charity and Challenges
	Slough Museum, 278/284 High Street, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 1NB	A patchwork and quilting exhibition by the Farnham Royal Quilters. Hours of opening same as the museum Wednesday to Saturday 11.30am to 4.30 pm. Multi story car park at rear of museum, Cafes and shops in the high street. Admission Free. Further details contact Virginia Ashberry 07933 757057 or Slough Museum 01753 526422.
3-5 June 2010	Cornwall	Parkhouse Patchwork 10th Exhibition
	The Parkhouse Centre, Bude, EX23 8LG	Open 10am-5pm daily. Admission Adults £1.50, children free. Sales table, demonstrations, home made refreshments, Raffle Quilt, proceeds to The Children's Hospice South West Precious Lives appeal. Contact Jane 01288 341612 for further information.
4-5 June 2010	Angus	Along the Shore
	Holy Trinity Scottish Episcopal Church, High Street, Monifieth, DD5 4AB	An exhibition of quilts and other textiles. Open 10am-4pm. Sales table,raffle. Admission £2 to include refreshments. Contact hychalkley@googlemail.com for further information.
4-6 June 2010	Kent	Oast Showcase
	Simon Langton Boys School, Nackington Road, Canterbury CT4 7AU	Oast Quilters of East Kent hold an exhibition every three years to showcase members’ work. There will be a tremendous variety of textile art, from newcomers' first quilts to the fabulous work of some well known "names" who are members of our group! There will be a range of traders, demonstrations, a sales table, a bag tombola, fabric collections and a raffle with quilted items as the first three prizes, and loads of other prizes! Exhibition open 10am-5pm, Friday and Saturday, 10am-4pm Sunday. Admission £3 adult, £2 concessions, children under 14 free. Free Parking. Further details from Liz 01303 863197 or email Liz
7-20 June 2010	Surrey	9th Stitch Art Studio Exhibition
	Art Gallery, Denbies Wine Estate, London Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6AA	Open 10.30am-5.30pm Mon-Sat, 11.30am-5.30pm Sun. Free entry. Restaurant and wine-tasting too! further details from Pat 01932 347503.
8-12 June 2010	Suffolk	Freespirits
	Tourist Information Centre, St Steven's Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1DP	Exhibition of quilts and textile art.
10-12 June 2010	Devon	Court Quilters (Torbay) Exhibition of Patchwork and Quilting
	Furrough Cross United Reformed Church Hall, Babbacombe Road, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon	Open Thu and Fri 10am-5pm and Sat 10am-4pm. Entrance £1. Sales table and Traders. Refreshments available. Raffle quilt in aid of Shelter Box. Part of the Babbacombe Festival week. Contact Jeanette 01803 201320 for further information. In conjunction with their exhibition Court Quilters of Torbay make a raffle quilt and this year the chosen charity is Shelter Box. The quilt "Window on the World" features 24 blocks made by members representing some of the countries that have received aid from Shelter Box, in an attic windows setting. The draw will be held on Saturday 12th June, the last day of Court Quilters exhibition.
14-19 June 2010	Hampshire	Passage Defined
	United Reform Church, High Street, Lymington, SO41 9AG	Lymington Arts Festival is hosting an exhibition of Innovative Contemporary Hangings by the 'By Design' group on the theme - Passage Defined, this is complemented by textiles from the embroidery group Diversity. Open Mon 1pm-4pm, Tues to Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm. Free entry, refreshments available. Further information from Penny Bicknell 01590 677358 or visit www.lymingtonartsfestival.org.uk
14-19 June 2010	Hampshire	Solstice
	Baptist Church, New Street, Lymington	Entries wanted for Lymington Arts Festival Quilt competition. The theme of the competition is SOLSTICE. Categories are Under 16, Miniature, and Open. Entry fee £5 for up to 3 items. We welcome A4 size quilts on any theme for the Raffle. Show open Mon 1pm-4pm, Tue to Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm. Details and entry forms from Suzie Aldous, Lymington Launderette, New Street, Lymington, SO41 9BH
18-19 June 2010	Merseyside	Liverpool Cornerstone Quilters 1st Exhibition
	Millenium Centre, St Mary's Church, Mill Lane/Meadow Lane Junction, West Derby, Liverpool, L12 5FA	Admission £1.50. Open 10am to 4pm. Disabled Access, Sales Table, Trader, Charity Raffle, Refreshments, Demonstrations. Contact Pauline 0151 733 2125 for further information.
18-20 June 2010	Surrey	National Quilt Championships
	Sandown Exhibition Centre, Sandown Park, Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey KT10 9AJ.	Open 10am to 5pm, 4.30pm Sunday. Further information from Grosvenor Exhibitions 01775 712100, www.grosvenorexhibitions.co.uk or email shows@grosvenorexhibitions.co.uk. Advance Tickets: £6, £5, £1. On The Door: £8, £7, £3.
19 June 2010	Bedfordshire	Log Cabin Quilters - Langford Exhibition
	St Andrews Church, Shortmead Street Biggleswade, SG18 9QA	Open 11am to 4 pm. Exhibition of members work, Free Entry. Quilts, flowers, live music, raffle, sales table and refreshments. Disabled Access. Church Fete runs from 2pm until 4pm. Visit www.logcabinquilters-langford.co.uk or phone Heather on 01767 700079 for further information.
19 June - 8 July 2010	Isle of Anglesey	Over 20 - Contemporary Art Quilts
	Ucheldre Centre, Mill Bank, Holyhead, Anglesey, LL65 1TE	A solo exhibition from Bethan Ash, focusing on the development of her work over the past twenty years. Please phone 01407 763361 for further details.
19-20 June 2010	Lincolnshire	A Crystal Celebration
	Heckington Village Hall, High Street, Heckington, Lincolnshire NG34 9RA	The exhibition is a celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Pearoom Quilters and will include recent textile works and a dazzling display of quilting and patchwork techniques. On show will be quilts of all sizes, bags, wall hangings, boxes, table runners and mats and much more. Several traders will attend and there will be demonstrations, a sales table and refreshments as well as a raffle. The exhibition will be open from 10am–4pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Admission is £2.50 adults, accompanied children free. There is access for the disabled.
25-26 June 2010	Rhondda Cynon Taff	Cynon Quilters Show
	St Mary Magdalene Church Hall, Cwmbach, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff, CF44 0LS	Open 10am-4pm. Admission £1. Various stalls (fabric, threads, etc), mini workshops, raffles, tea, coffes and cakes. Contact pinecroft51@sky.com for further details.
26-27 June 2010	Somerset	Apple County Quilters Exhibition
	Bradford on Tone Village Hall, Bradford on Tone, Near Wellington, Somerset, TA4 1HF	All welcome at the 4th exhibition of Apple County Quilters at Bradford on Tone Village Hall. This year we are celebrating 10 years of quilting together. Many quilts and hangings together with sales tables and tombola. Beautiful quilt made by group to be raffled in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Open 10am-4pm £2 admission. Refreshments available. Disabled access. For further information please email sallymccann@hotmail.com
28 June - 3 July 2010	Devon	Alchemy
	Birdwood House, High Street, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5SQ	Serendipity Group presents "Alchemy" - an exhibition of mixed media, embroidery, beadwork and quilting. Open 10am-5pm daily and admission is free. For further info contact Anne Turner 01364 643636.
3-4 July 2010	Somerset	An exhibition of City & Guilds coursework
	Midsomer Quilting, Norton Green Garden Centre, Chilcompton (nr Bath), BA3 4RR	Open Saturday 10am-4pm Sunday 10.30am–4pm. An exhibition of City & Guilds coursework to promote new course starting in September 2010. Refreshments available, disabled access and parking. For further information and details of classes contact Lynne Quinn www.lynnequinn.com or 0117 9663869
9-11 July 2010	North Yorkshire	20th Anniversary Quilt Show
	Spa Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby, YO21 3EN	Queen Bee Quilters will be holding their 20th Anniversary Quilt Show at The Spa Pavilion, Whitby on 9th, 10th & 11th July 2010. There will be Quilts, traders, quilt raffle, tombola, book stall, sales table, a door prize every hour,a special Anniversary display and more. Disabled access, cafe and bar available. Open daily 10am-4pm, Admission £3. For more information contact Jane on 01947 603873 or Antonella on 01947 603131
10 July - 16 October 2010	North Yorkshire	Sewing in Wartime
	Quilt Museum and Gallery, St Anthony's Hall, Peasholme Green, York, YO1 7PW	Open 10 am to 4 pm, Tuesday through Saturday (October to March); also Mondays from 10 am to 4 pm between April and September. Admission charges apply. Group bookings of 10 or more are eligible for a 10% discount. Telephone 01904 613 242 or email info@quiltmuseum.org.uk for further information.
10 July - 16 October 2010	North Yorkshire	Under African Skies
	Quilt Museum and Gallery, St Anthony's Hall, Peasholme Green, York, YO1 7PW	Exhibition curated by Magie Relph. Open 10 am to 4 pm, Tuesday through Saturday (October to March); also Mondays from 10 am to 4 pm between April and September. Admission charges apply. Group bookings of 10 or more are eligible for a 10% discount. Telephone 01904 613 242 or email info@quiltmuseum.org.uk for further information.
15-18 July 2010	Cornwall	Home is where the heart is
	South Hill Parish Hall, Golberdon, Nr Callington, PL17 7ND	South Hill Piecemakers will be holding their triennial exhibition in aid of "Precious Lives" (Childrens Hospice). The theme of the exhibition is "Home is where the heart is". There are 3 fantastic Raffle Prizes made caringly by the group; 1st prize is a Double Bed Sized Quilt, Log Cabin "Raising the Roof" pattern, 2nd prize Lap Quilt,Log Cabin "Ploughed Furrow" pattern, 3rd prize two Cushions in Log Cabin pattern. Lunches and refreshments will be available as well as a Handbag tombola and Sales table. The opening times are Thu 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-6pm,Sat 10am-5pm and Sun 10-3pm with the Draw taking place at 2pm Sunday. Entry £2. Disabled Access. Raffle tickets are available at £1 each in books of 5 with proceeds going to the "Precious Lives" appeal. A warm welcome is assured. For any further information please contact Kath 01579 350473
15-25 July 2010	Norfolk	Samphire Quilters Exhibition
	Trues Yard Museum, North Street Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1QW	Samphire Quilters will be having their annual Quilting Exhibition, Open daily excluding Sunday. Admission £1 children free. Refreshments available. Handmade items for sale. For further details contact Ann 01553 768837
16-18 July 2010	Cambridgeshire	Top Stitch Quilters Exhibition
	Reed Barn, Peckover House, Wisbech, Cambs, PE12 1JR	An exhibition and sale of work by Top Stitch Quilters in the Reed Barn at Peckover House, Wisbech on Saturday July 17th and Sunday July 18th from 12 noon-4pm. Normal National Trust admission prices. Further details contact Rosalyn Staveley 01945 581328
23-25 July 2010	Powys	Maldwyn Quilters Annual Exhibition
	Carno Community Centre, Carno, Caersws, Powys, SY17 5LH	Open Fri 10am-8pm, Sat and Sun 10am-4.30pm. Admission free, Demonstrations, Sales Table, Quilt Raffle, Refreshments. Contact Gillian 01686 688417 or Joan 01686 420647 for further information.
24-25 July 2010	Hampshire	Bourne Quilters Quilt Show
	Emsworth Community Centre, Church Path, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7DD	Open 10am-4pm, Admission £1. Contact Lis 023 92 598984 for futher details.
2-7th August 2010	Cornwall	Flowerpatch Quilters 27th Annual Exhibition
	Central Methodist Church, Launceston, Cornwall	Open Tue to Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm. Admission £1. Refreshments available. Raffle quilt in aid of RNLI. Email flowerpatchquilters@hotmail.co.uk or phone Jane 01566 779195 for further information.
September - October 2010	Cardiff	Over 20 - Contemporary Art Quilts
	Oriel Makers Gallery, 37 Penylan Road, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 3PG.	A solo exhibition from Bethan Ash, focusing on the development of her work over the past twenty years. Please phone 029 2047 2595 for further details.
3-5 September 2010	North Yorkshire	Great Northern Quilt and Needlecraft Show
	Exhibition Hall 1, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8PW	Open 10am to 5pm, 4.30pm Sunday. Further information from Grosvenor Exhibitions 01775 712100, www.grosvenorexhibitions.co.uk or email shows@grosvenorexhibitions.co.uk. Advance Tickets: £6, £5, £2. On The Door: £8, £7, £4.
9-11 September 2010	City of Edinburgh	The Stitch and Creative Craft Show
	Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH28 8NB	Open 10am to 5pm. Admission £7.50 Adults, £6.50 Concessions. Visit www.sccshows.co.uk,email bb@trident-exhibitions.co.uk or phone 01822 614671 for further information
9-11 September 2010	Devon	Tavistock Goosey Quilters Bi-Annual Exhibition
	Tavistock Town Hall, Tavistock, PL19 9PY	Open Thursday 12 noon to 4.30pm, Friday 10am to 4.30 pm, Saturday 9.30am to 4pm. Traders, sales and refreshments. Raffle Quilt proceeds to Operation Sunshine. Admission £2, children free. Disabled access. Contact 01822 811003 or email gooseyquilters@googlemail.com
12 September 2010	Bristol	Patchwork and Quilting Exhibition
	University of Bristol Botanic Gardens, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, BS9 1JB	Open Sunday 10am–5pm. To coincide with the National Gardens Scheme open day at the gardens, an exhibition of patchwork & quilting featuring beginner, intermediate and advanced leisure classes and City & Guilds coursework. Refreshments available, disabled access and parking (parking on-site limited but plenty on nearby quiet roads). A lovely day out! Entry fee £4.50 (to cover all). For further information and details of September classes contact Lynne Quinn, www.lynnequinn.com or 0117 9663869
14-17 September 2010	East Riding of Yorkshire	Northern Inspirations
	Carlton Towers, Goole, Yorkshire, DN14 9LZ	A festival of crafts and flowers. Open Tues, Wed, Thurs 10am-4pm, Fri 10am-3pm. Admission £7.50. Craft displays and demonstrations, flower arrangements , craft stalls and country markets. Refreshments available throughout. Disabled Access. Telephone 01405 861662 or 01405764721 or email Paul for further information. This is an important event at a prestigious venue, Calton Towers being the home of Lord Gerald Fitzalan-Howard, brother of the Duke of Norfolk. The building featured in the film " A Handful of Dust". This exhibition is being mounted by 6 County Federations of the W.I. of Northern England. While not a quilt exhibition as such, there will be quilts on display . The East Yorkshire Federation is making a group quilt in black and white especially for this event.
16–19 September 2010	N/A	16th European Patchwork Meeting
	Ste Marie aux Mines, Alsace, France	Between the 16th and the 19th of September 2010, it is expected that over 21 000 visitors from 50 countries will attend the 16th European Patchwork Meeting in Ste Marie aux Mines (Alsace, France). Antique or contemporary quilts, art quilts, classes, lectures, meetings, excursions, symposium and the ever lasting Amish spirit that still remains in the Valley, are factors that make the European Patchwork Meeting the most important event of the year. This exhibition has now many fans, has been copied a few times but has never been equalled. Exhibitors include Chunghie Lee, Nihon Vogue and Japan Handicraft Instructor’s Association, Franco Japan contest "the Nature", Miao costumes and textiles lent by the French collector Pierre Trécourt, German Patchwork Association 25th anniversary, Dörte Bach, Britta Ankenbauer, Brigitte Morgenroth, Nancy Crow, SAQA, Dijanne Cevaal, Katrina Flensburg, Ludmila Aristova, Ineke van Unen, Alison Holt, Saskia Em van Dijk, Kaffe Fasset, Véronique Réquena, Ina Georgeta Statescu and Jacques Légeret. Tickets: Pass all access, valid for 1 day - 12 € per person or Pass all access, valid for 4 days - 20 € per person. Open 9am-7pm, closes 6pm Sunday.
16–19 September 2010	Cambridgeshire	"All quilts bright and beautiful, All pieces great and small"
	St Mary's Church, Buckden, Cambridgeshire.	Exhibition open 10am-5pm Thurs to Sat, 2pm-5pm Sun. £3 entrance, to include refreshments. Work by Buckden Quilters, the Amish, by nationally and internationally known quilters and quilters from around the world. Raffle and calendars in aid of "Sense", a charity for the Deafblind. Contact Margaret Johnson 01480 812424
24-26 September 2010	City of Edinburgh	The Scottish Quilt Championships
	MacRobert Pavilions, Royal Highland Showground, Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH28 8NF	Open 10am to 4.30pm. Further information from Grosvenor Exhibitions 01775 712100, www.grosvenorexhibitions.co.uk or email shows@grosvenorexhibitions.co.ukAdvance Tickets: £6.50, £5.50, £1.50. On The Door: £7.50, £6.50, £2.50.
23 October 2010 - 29 January 2011	North Yorkshire	Freedom to Stitch: The Emergence of the Embroiderer as Artist
	Quilt Museum and Gallery, St Anthony's Hall, Peasholme Green, York, YO1 7PW	Works from the Embroiderers Guild Collection. Open 10 am to 4 pm, Tuesday through Saturday (October to March); also Mondays from 10 am to 4 pm between April and September. Admission charges apply. Group bookings of 10 or more are eligible for a 10% discount. Telephone 01904 613 242 or email info@quiltmuseum.org.uk for further information.
23 October 2010 - 29 January 2011	North Yorkshire	In Memory of Barbara
	Quilt Museum and Gallery, St Anthony's Hall, Peasholme Green, York, YO1 7PW	A Barbara Bailey Commemorative Exhibition. Open 10 am to 4 pm, Tuesday through Saturday (October to March); also Mondays from 10 am to 4 pm between April and September. Admission charges apply. Group bookings of 10 or more are eligible for a 10% discount. Telephone 01904 613 242 or email info@quiltmuseum.org.uk for further information.
29-31 October 2010	Worcestershire	Autumn Quilt Festival
	Severn Exhibition Hall, Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire WR13 6NW.	Open 10am to 4.30pm. Further information from Grosvenor Exhibitions 01775 712100, www.grosvenorexhibitions.co.uk or email shows@grosvenorexhibitions.co.uk. Advance Tickets: £6, £5, £2. On The Door: £7, £6, £3.
5-7 November 2010	Cambridgeshire	Autumn Quilt Festival
	Chilford Hall Vineyard, Balsham Road, Linton, Cambridge, CB21 4LE.	Open 10am to 4.30pm. Further information from Grosvenor Exhibitions 01775 712100, www.grosvenorexhibitions.co.uk or email shows@grosvenorexhibitions.co.uk. Advance Tickets: £5.50, £4.50, £1.50. On The Door: £6.50, £5.50, £2.50.
20 November 2010 - 14 January 2011	Denbighshire	Over 20 - Contemporary Art Quilts
	Rhyl Arts Centre, Church Street, Rhyl, Denbighshire LL18 3AA	A solo exhibition from Bethan Ash, focusing on the development of her work over the past twenty years. Please phone 01745 353814 for further details.

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