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.
Admission: Adult £15, under 16’s free when accompanied by an 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
3 April-7 july
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
British Quilt & Stitch Village
12-14 April
In their 10th year, British Quilt & Stitch Village are returning to the perfect venue of Uttoxeter Racecourse. There will be a multitude of specialist trade stands so that you can stock up on all your quilting essentials; and workshops. There is full disabled access to all areas. Parking is free and is on-site at the Racecourse and Uttoxeter Railway Station is right next to the racecourse.
Admission: Adult £15 at gate Children under 14: FREE 10.00-16.30 (Friday & Saturday) 10.00-16.00 (Sunday) Uttoxeter Racecourse, Wood Lane, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8BD www.quiltandstitchvillage.com
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
