Treat yourself to a wonderful day out at an inspiring quilting or textile exhibition. See what’s on around the country with our handy listings guide.
How Do You Do
Until 28 October
The Welsh Quilt Centre in the heart of the Teifi Valley reopened in March after its winter break. How Do You Do explores recent acquisitions to the Jen Jones quilt collection and tickets also give entry to the neighbouring Little Quilts – Small Beds exhibition by Vivien Finch.
Admission: £9 – adult £7 – concession and groups £4 – students 11.00-16.30 Tues–Sat The Welsh Quilt Centre, Town Hall, High Street, Lampeter SA48 7BB www.welshquilts.com
Festival of Quilts
3–6 August
Celebrate the 20th birthday show of The Festival of Quilts. Stock up on quality patchwork
and quilting supplies, admire Textile Galleries by some of the world’s most renowned
textile artists and groups, or enter Europe’s largest open quilt competition. You’ll
also find hundreds of workshops, free demonstrations, lectures, talks and exclusive
social events. Use code GATHERED23 at checkout to save £2 on tickets*.
*T&Cs apply
Admission: visit website for details 09.30 – 17.30 (Thursday-Saturday) 09.30–17.00 (Sunday) The NEC, Halls 7, 8 & 9, North Ave, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT www.thefestivalofquilts.co.uk
Ringwood Quilters 40th Anniversary
23-25 August
This exhibition of quilts/patchwork showcases the talents of the Ringwood Quilters membership. Plus, there’s a charity tombola with lovely prizes to take part in.
10.00-14.00 Ringwood Meeting House, 22 Meeting House Lane, Ringwood BH24 1EY Contact: jeantwycross3@gmail.com
Timeless Traditions
16-17 September
The Pennyloaf Patchers and the Caister Stitchers are joining together for an exhibition of quilts and crafts. There will be a raffle, sales table, refreshments and a trader (cash only please), plus parking and disabled access.
Admission: £3 (under 16s free) 10.00-16.00 Village Hall, Main Rd, Fleggburgh, Great Yarmouth NR29 3AG Contact: Linda Futter 07754466008 futterlinda@gmail.com
The Creative Craft Show
21-23 September
Enjoy demonstrations, workshops and retail opportunities from hundreds of textile exhibitors. Parking is free and there is a free shuttle bus from Exeter St David’s train station. Call or email for disabled concessions and group booking discounts.
Admission: £10 (children free) 9.00-17.00 Westpoint Centre, Exeter EX5 1DJ Contact: 01425 277 988 or info@ichf.co.uk www.creativecraftshow.co.uk
The Great Northern Quilt Show
29 September - 1 October
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