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The future of local craft shops
We thought you might like to have a read this article from our CEO, Steve Barton, from August 2019's CRAFT FOCUS. It's about the relationship between online retailers and local craft communities. Do feel free to email us with your thoughts
Festival of Quilts 2019 – Valerie and our friends
Valerie took time out at the Festival of Quilts this year to chat to our friends and tutors. Here's a few pictures for you to enjoy to see who she popped in to see
Festival of Quilts 2019 – and the winners are..
Valerie and Steve visited Festival of Quilts this year to chat to our friends and tutors. They also saw the amazing quilts on display, although one created a few talking points on Facebook.
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A Patchwork and Quilting Weekend in Hampshire, October 2019
Date: 12 -13 October 2019
Location: Langstone Quays Resort, Hayling Island, Hampshire
Price: £375
Three great tutors to choose from. Same great sewing fun. Come along for two days of Patchwork and Quilting inspiration at this popular weekend retreat.
A Quilting Weekend in Hampshire, November 2019
Date: 2 - 3 November 2019
Location: Langstone Quays Resort, Hayling Island, Hampshire
Price: £375
You will have the chance to spend one day with each tutor, working with miniature quilts and silhouette patterns.
A Patchwork and Quilting Weekend in Hampshire November 2019
Date: 23 - 24 November 2019
Location: Langstone Quays Resort, Hayling Island, Hampshire
Price:£375
Two great tutors to choose from. Come along for two days of Patchwork and Quilting inspiration Blazing Star with Jennie Rayment Fun fabric fiddling this weekend as we demystify and simplify this simply stunning block - The Blazing Star (or Lone Star) – which can be used as a medallion centre for a larger quilt, or just on it’s own.
2019 European Patchwork & Textile Tour, Alsace , Sept 2019
Dates: 12 - 15 September 2019
Prices: £709*pp Single Room Supplement £135
*tour price subject to changes in flight costs – we recommend booking as soon as possible.
Launched in 1993 to mark the 300th anniversary of Jacob Amman’s founding of the Amish community in the Alsace valley town of Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, The European Patchwork Meeting is now the largest patchwork festival in the world, attracting more than 22,000 visitors.
Houston & the International Quilt Festival 2019
Dates: 29 October 2019 - 5 November 2019
Prices: from £2,395 / single room supplement £595.
With its mix of international appeal and Southern charm, Houston is a vibrant, multi-cultural city boasting 20 museums and cultural institutions, a world class culinary scene and the International Space Centre - not to mention the largest annual quilt show in America..
Quilt Festival Noord Groningen 2020
Dates: 11-14 June 2020
Prices: Booking opens in July – register for Early Bird Discount.
Marjan and Rob Ruitenberg launched the Quiltfestival Noord Groningen (North East tip of the Netherlands ) in 2010 out of their shared passion for quilting. Nine years on, it has grown into a biennial celebration of the art of quilting that draws visitors and exhibitors from across the world.