The Proud Lounge 2025
This fun colourful space was a huge hit at Sewing for Pleasure this year and it’s back, even bigger and better for 2025.
Sponsored by Aurifil and Brother this space celebrates inclusivity and diversity, embracing individuals no matter how they identify, supporting then in all things that they want to craft or sew…
The Saturday Catwalk Takeover
On Saturday 15th March, our Textile Stage transforms into a fun fashion runway hosting the amazing talents of sewists up and down the country.
Check out the programme closer to the show date and sit down and enjoy catwalk sessions from…
Diversity – Contemporary Quilt
Contemporary Quilt is a special interest group within the Quilters’ Guild. Members are a diverse collection of quilters and textile artists, working at the cutting edge of their practice, creating innovative and dynamic art. CQ’s mission is to continue to push the boundaries and be excited by the possibilities of new materials, new techniques and new ideas.
Sewing and crafting workshops:
A great selection of textile workshops for all abilities including sewing, needle felting, crochet, macramé and printing are available to pre-book online. To make sure you secure yourself a place on one of these popular sessions visit www.creativecraftshow.co.uk
Note: Workshop tickets are available to purchase approx. 12 weeks before the event.
Treat yourself to VIP
Upgrade your ticket to VIP and experience the following benefits:
• Fast Track entry to the show
• Exclusive use of the Shop and Drop area (why carry round heavy bags around when you don’t need to!)
• VIP lounge area with unlimited hot and cold drinks, morning pasties and afternoon cakes
• Complimentary workshop
• Vlieseline goodie bag
The Proud Lounge 2025
This fun colourful space was a huge hit at Sewing for Pleasure this year and it’s back, even bigger and better for 2025.
Sponsored by Aurifil and Brother this space celebrates inclusivity and diversity, embracing individuals no matter how they identify, supporting then in all things that they want to craft or sew…
The Saturday Catwalk Takeover
On Saturday 15th March, our Textile Stage transforms into a fun fashion runway hosting the amazing talents of sewists up and down the country.
Check out the programme closer to the show date and sit down and enjoy catwalk sessions from…
Diversity – Contemporary Quilt
Contemporary Quilt is a special interest group within the Quilters’ Guild. Members are a diverse collection of quilters and textile artists, working at the cutting edge of their practice, creating innovative and dynamic art. CQ’s mission is to continue to push the boundaries and be excited by the possibilities of new materials, new techniques and new ideas.
Sewing and crafting workshops:
A great selection of textile workshops for all abilities including sewing, needle felting, crochet, macramé and printing are available to pre-book online. To make sure you secure yourself a place on one of these popular sessions visit www.creativecraftshow.co.uk
Note: Workshop tickets are available to purchase approx. 12 weeks before the event.
Treat yourself to VIP
Upgrade your ticket to VIP and experience the following benefits:
• Fast Track entry to the show
• Exclusive use of the Shop and Drop area (why carry round heavy bags around when you don’t need to!)
• VIP lounge area with unlimited hot and cold drinks, morning pasties and afternoon cakes
• Complimentary workshop
• Vlieseline goodie bag
Demonstrators
Emma Pickering – Oh So Pretty And Clever Crochet
Emma Pickering is the award-winning creator behind Oh So Pretty And Clever. Come and meet Emma and discover award-winning crochet workshops and retreats in the UK and Tuscany. With over 15 years of experience, she offers creative experiences for adults and kids alike.
Gini’s Dorset Buttons
Come see Gini’s Dorset Buttons demonstrating the traditional 400-year old craft of making buttons. See how they were originally made and how they have been updated into modern versions to be used in jewellery and decorations.
Jennie Rayment
Internationally acclaimed tutor, author, lecturer and TV demonstrator. Mainly working in fabric manipulation and surface texture but also covers a wide range of quilting topics. Jennie is renown for her informative and amusing approach to her subject!
Kerrie Padmore – Living in Loveliness
Kerrie has been teaching sewing workshops – everything from mini zippers to patchwork and quilting – for more than 10 years. She has taken her love of teaching and passion for selecting beautiful fabrics and accessories along with her experience and knowledge from teaching classes to write and launch her own fabulous patterns. Kerrie’s passion lies in bringing people together in workshops through their shared joy of sewing and she looks forward to welcoming you to her wonderful world of ‘Living in Loveliness’ at the shows.
Lauryn Bates – Mally Makes
Lauryn is a self-taught crocheter that specialises in the amigurumi method and toy making. Lauryn runs ‘Mally Makes’ for which she design and creates crochet kits and patterns to make an array of animal characters, suitable for beginners through to the more advanced crocheter.
lauryn.kloe@gmail.com
Mark Francis
Mark works across the sewing industry, teaching, presenting talks and specialising in creating replica BBC Doctor Who costumes.
sewmarkfrancis.com
sewmarkfrancis@icloud.com
Sarah Payne
Sarah Payne is an award winning author, fabric designer and TV demonstrator. She represents large brands including Brother, Vlieseline and Oliso Irons. Sarah teaches on-line, designs her own kits and patterns as well as offering subscriptions online.
Ursula Westwood
Ursula is a felt artist, and has been making textile works mainly using felt since 2002. Ursula is fascinated by the history of felt making and loves working with the vibrant colours of the wool to create her designs. Ursula says, “Felt making for me is highly satisfying and an immersive experience. I create bespoke felted wall hangings for interiors. I also love screenprinting, and incorporating other textile techniques. All my work is for sale and pieces can be commissioned.”
ursulawestwood.com
info@ursulawestwood.com
Guilds and Education Centres:
Angela Walker
Angela offers City and Guilds classes in Patchwork and Quilting based in Warwickshire. Exhibiting the work of City and Guilds Patchwork and Quilting Level 2 and Level 3 students.
@ Sew it with me
sewitwithme@gmail.com
My Handmade Wardrobe
My Handmade Wardrobe Patterns equips you with the tools and knowledge to enable you to create the clothes you want to make and wear everyday. Their range of patterns for staple styles with fashion inspired details will help you create a wardrobe full of handmade garments that will stand the test of time and reflect your own true authentic style.
Online courses will inspire you to become your own designer and learn pattern making and professional sewing techniques. Check out all their sewing events including workshops, retreats and socials too!
myhandmadewardrobepatterns.com
myhandmadewardrobepatterns@gmail.com
National Needlework Archive
The National Needlework Archive’s artefact collection includes many quilts and they will be displaying several at the show this year. Come to see these lovely quilts and watch demonstrations of traditional hand and machine piecing.
Sewology Sewing Hub
Sewology’s team have many years experience offering a comprehensive choice of workshops for all abilities. Sewing enthusiasts can also attend sewing socials and educational sewing retreats. Details can be found on their website, were you can also browse their extensive on-line shop.
sewology-bromyard.co.uk
sewology@quanny.co.uk
The Lace Guild CIO
The Lace Guild is the largest lace organisation in the United Kingdom and is an accredited museum with a large collection of lace and associated artefacts. The Guild produces two quarterly magazines: Lace and Early Days in Lacemaking and publishes books of lace techniques and patterns.
The guild also runs courses and workshops throughout the UK and has a comprehensive library.
The WI
In 1915, the WI set out to give women a voice and to be a force for good in the community. Today, they are the largest women’s organisation in the UK where you can make friends and make a difference.
thewi.org.uk
facebook.com/thewi/?locale=en_GB
admin@wfwi.co.uk