From 14 – 16 May 2021 join in with the Crafts Council’s nationwide festival of craft participation, Hey Craft! Continue reading
Month: April 2021
New category for complete beginners at The Festival of Quilts
StandardThe Festival of Quilts and The Quilters’ Guild are opening up their annual competition to first-time quilters with a brand new Complete Beginners category. Continue reading
Collection Focus: Uncle Tom’s Patchwork Coverlet
StandardWe are looking forward to celebrating the 2021 Festival of Quilts by showcasing our forthcoming exhibition ‘Quilts and their makers’, taking 10 historic quilts and 10 pieces from our contemporary works. Newsletter readers can take a sneak peek in advance, as over the coming months we explore the variety and skill of our makers both past and present, and celebrate their creativity in a selection of the quilts which will be on display. Continue reading
Janome’s 100th Anniversary
StandardGuest blogger Janome UK shares a reflection on their 100th Anniversary year and how far sewing machines have developed since those early days. A must read for those of you who love your sewing machine history! Continue reading