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…Â
Be More You Catwalk
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…Â
Be More You Catwalk
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.
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 over 10 years of experience teaching sewing workshops, covering topics like zippers and quilting. She combines her love for teaching and beautiful fabrics to create her own patterns. Passionate about bringing people together through sewing, she invites you to join her in the delightful experience 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
Rebecca Cole – All Access Sewing
Rebecca has sewn all her life, working in television on The Great British Sewing Bee, Channel 4’s Unique Boutique, Create and Craft and Sewing Street. After being diagnosed with autism and ADHD, she founded ‘All Access Sewing’ to make sewing accessible for everyone. Her book, ‘All Access Sewing,’ became a bestseller on Amazon, and she created the All Access Sewciety on Facebook to connect disabled sewers.
becky@allaccesssewing.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.
Sue Hazell – Sewing Tuition
Sue is an exceptionally skilled sewing tutor with over 30 years of experience, offering professional, friendly, and enjoyable sewing sessions for all skill levels.
https://www.sewing-tuition.co.uk
suehazell@yahoo.com
Ursula Westwood
Ursula is a skilled felt artist creating textile designs since 2002. She loves the history of felt making and uses colorful wool in her custom felted wall hangings for interiors. Ursula also enjoys screen printing and other textile techniques. Her work is available for purchase, and she welcomes commissions.
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
Mekari Collective CIC
Empowering Creativity in Worcestershire. Mekari collective CIC is a community interest company that specialises in helping individuals express, explore and empower their inner creativity through Arts, Crafts Sewing and Mindfulness sessions. They deliver community projects, providing a platform for people to explore their inner potential and connect with like-minded individuals.
mekaricollectivecic@gmail.com