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.
What to see and do now
The Creative Craft Show, Sewing for Pleasure and Fashion & Embroidery
14-17 March
Discover the latest trends, stock up on supplies, meet
the industry’s top names, take part in workshops and marvel at live demonstrations.
The show will have an inclusive theme, with the return of Clive Bruder from the ‘We
Sew Too’ movement representing that crafting is for all.
Admission: Adult £15, under 16’s free when accompanied by adult 09.30-17.00 09.30-16.30 (Sunday) NEC, Birmingham Contact: www.creativecraftshow. co.uk. Ticket Hotline on 01425 277988, info@ichf.co.uk
Glamorgan Quilters are hosting a Doughty’s Roadshow
19 March
Refreshments (tea/coffee, cake) available to buy throughout the day. Plenty of parking available at the venue.
Admission: £1 10.30-14.30 Ystradowen Village Hall, Ystradowen, Cowbridge, CF71 7SY Contact: Maggie 07811293473
Step by Step Exhibition
Contemporary textiles, by Gillian Cooper and Kay Leech, inspired by and referring to walks in their local landscapes.
10.30-16.00 Wed-Sun Farfield Mill, Garsdale Road Sedbergh, LA10 5LW
Quercus Quilt Show
13 April
100+ quilts and other quilted items on display; refreshments, raffle and traders; all proceeds to Hospice in the Weald.
Admission: £5 10.00-16.00 Knole Academy, Bradbourne Vale Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 3LE
Brunel Quilters Exhibition
20 April
An exhibition of quilts and textile works, plus a Charity quilt raffle, sales table and refreshments.
Admission: £2 (under 16’s free) 10.00-16.00
Saltash Wesley Church, CallingtonRoad, Saltash, PL12 6LA Contact: brunel_quilters@yahoo. com
Abingdon Quilting Exhibition
20-21 April
Amanda Hislop Spotlig
