Guest Speaker: Lisa Birkett
Lisa Birkett – Quilts for the Longest Day Providing comfort through quilts for veterans Join us for a moving and inspiring evening with Lisa Birkett, who will be talking about Quilts for the Longest Day; a charitable project providing handmade quilts for veterans. The project began in 2024 to mark the 80th anniversary of the […]
Guest Speakers: Mystery Group Exchange Evening
A Visit from Our Quilting Neighbours We had such a great time last year meeting Shropshire quilters and admiring their work that we have left a space to meet more quilting neighbours this year. Which ones? TBC!! What is life without a bit of mystery!!
Guest Speaker: Sue Pennison
Sue Pennison: The Art of Rope Making and Knot Tying Twists, turns, and timeless skills Join us for a fascinating and enjoyable evening exploring the art of rope making and knot tying, where traditional skills meet creativity and design. This talk will delve into how rope is made, the purpose and beauty of different knots, […]
Activity Evening: Dabble Night
A Dabble Evening Following the success of last year’s Dabble Day, we’re excited to host a Dabble Night! This fun, hands-on evening will give you the chance to explore a variety of quilting and textile-related activities in a relaxed, friendly setting. Think mini workshops, creative experiments, and new techniques – all designed for you to […]
Guest Speaker: Vikki Ellis from Shute Lane
Vikki Ellis – Illustrating Life on Fabric Discover how art comes to life on fabric with artist Vikki Ellis. Vikki is a talented artist and photographer whose charming drawings of dogs, cats, flowers, butterflies, bees, sea creatures, and more are transformed into beautiful fabric panels. She’ll share her creative process, inspiration, and how her illustrations […]
Guest Speaker: Fiona Muir
Fiona Muir: Inspired by Nature How the natural world sparks colour, texture, and design Join us on May 21st, 2026 for an inspiring evening with Fiona Muir, as she explores how nature influences colour choices, textures, and design ideas for quilts, textiles, and clothing. Fiona is a true crafting polymath; she spins her own wool, […]
AGM & Guest Speaker: Becky McEvoy
Annual General Meeting Night: Fun, Facts, and Fabulous Finds! Join us for a special combo evening packed with variety and excitement: 7:15 – 7:45 PM: “The start of my judging journey” – Becky McEvoy talks about the start of her judging journey and what she’s learned along the way, giving a fascinating glimpse into the […]
Guest Speaker: Zelda Curran Thomas – Modern Welsh Quilts
Zelda Curran Thomas: Modern Welsh Quilts A Story of Tradition, Family, and Modern Quilting Join us for a fascinating and heartfelt evening with Zelda of Modern Welsh Quilts, as she shares the story behind her family’s extraordinary quilting heritage and how it lives on today. Taught to quilt from an early age by her Welsh […]