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Yarningham – 13-14 July 2024
Uffculme Centre, Birmingham The Uffculme Centre, Queensbridge Road, Moseley, Birmingham, United KingdomYarningham, proudly different since 2016.As the only Black led yarn festival in the UK we are unique.
seam collective: A Visible Thread – 20 July – 31 August 2024
Thelma Hulbert Gallery Elmfield House, Dowell Street, Honiton, Devon, United Kingdom15 artists from the contemporary textile collective, seam, explore the visibility and invisibility of thread. The culmination of this touring exhibition.Visitors will be able to see how the exhibition and individual work has developed, as some of the artists have taken the opportunity to respond, research and develop more work around the theme of A Visible THREAD […]
Summer Wool Festival – 27-28 July 2024
Redborne Upper School Flitwick Road, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, United KingdomA very warm welcome to Summer Wool Festival - an exciting festival of yarn, fibre, accessories, patterns, kits and a whole lot more.
Spirit of Shetland Knitting Holiday – 31 Jul – 5 Aug 2024
Discover the breathtaking Shetland Islands, whose past is interwoven with a rich history of wool, textiles and inimitable Fair Isle technique. On this 6-day holiday draw knitting inspiration from the coastlines and powerful landscapes, whose diverse colour pallet provides the perfect backdrop to your creative pastime. Learn how the world-famous Shetland wool is farmed, woven […]
The Festival of Quilts – 1-4 August 2024
NEC NEC, Birmingham, West Midlands, United KingdomThe Festival of Quilts was launched in 2003 in partnership with The Quilters’ Guild as a hub for people from all over the world to come together and share their passion for quilting.20 years on and it’s now the biggest quilting show in Europe, featuring workshops, talks, one of the world’s largest quilt competitions, a […]
Bath Branch – Project Clinic – 10 August 2024
Cafe at St Michael's Without, Bath Broad Street, Bath, United KingdomLike July, we’ll use this session as a chance to recap on what we’ve been learning.Bring your problem project or a technique you’re struggling with, to see if someone else can help you solve it.Price: £5 (pay on the day in cash only, and please try to bring correct cash)
North East Wool Show – 10-11 August 2024
Newcastle Race Course High Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United KingdomA very warm welcome to NORTH EAST WOOL SHOW - an exciting festival of knitting, crochet and woolly fibre crafts.
Pop-up Yarn Show – 17 August 2024
Hulme Hall, Wirral 23 Bolton Road, Bebington, Port Sunlight, Merseyside, United KingdomWool show featuring hand dyers of yarn and fibres. Knitting kits and accessories
The Creative Craft Show – Farnborough – 30 August – 1 September
Farnborough International Exhibition Centre Show Centre, E T P S Rd, Farnborough, Surrey, United KingdomThe Creative Craft Show is back at Farnborough International in 2024! This show is a haven for knitting, cross stitch, paper crafting, jewellery & dressmaking and stitching enthusiasts alike, offering all the very latest supplies, ideas, and innovations in the craft & hobby world. Here you’ll find everything from kits, charts and patterns to fabrics, […]
Convention 2024 – 6 to 8 September 2024
High Leigh Conference Centre Lord Street, Hoddeston, Hertfordshire, United KingdomAt the 2023 Convention we announced that our 2024 Convention and AGM will be held at High Leigh Conference Centre, Hoddeston, Hertfordshire.Booking is now open for membersSee the Programme for more information.
Southern Wool Show – 7-8 Sept 2024
Newbury Racecourse Newbury, United KingdomThe Southern Wool Show will again be held at Newbury Racecourse.As well as loads of wonderful stands selling a wide range of products, there will be a great set of Workshops and free demonstrations allowing people to share their passion and skills for woolly arts and crafts.Knitters and crocheters will be in seventh heaven with […]
Scottish Yarn Festival – 23 March 2024
Dewars Centre, Perth Glover Street, Perth, Scotland, United KingdomEstablished in 2016, The Scottish Yarn Festival is the new name for Perth Festival of Yarn. This is called Scotland’s contemporary yarn and fibre festival.Over the last 8 years the organisers have welcomed the very best independent businesses from across the UK and EU to our thoughtfully curated Vendors’ Gallery Marketplace. Their illustrious tutors and lecturers […]
