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List of Stall Holders

Please note: the list of exhibitors below was our confirmed 19 – 22nd March list. Now that the show dates have moved to June, some of the list below may change. We will regularly update the list and will remove this message once all changes have been made.

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Stall Holders: All

Stand A02
Ashmead Designs
Hand-sewn english paper piecing kits featuring our unique 'Hexiform'.
Web Site: www.ashmeaddesigns.com
Stand B14
Amazing Craft
Kits, books, eyes and supplies to knit, crochet, sew and needlefelt a magical world of bears, dolls and other cute characters.
Web Site: www.amazingcraft.co.uk
Stand C24
Axholme Quilting
Quilting fabrics, Haberdashery items and patterns.
Web Site: www.axholmequilting.co.uk
Stand D10
Alison Smith MBE
The UK's premier sewing school established in 1992. Alison teachs dressmaking, tailoring and corsetry and couture. Author of the best selling book the Sewing Book. Alison also teaches craftsy.
Web Site: www.schoolofsewing.co.uk
Stand E28
Allison`s Craft Emporium
Craft cottons, dressmaking, buttons, trims, kits all with a smile.
Web Site: www.allisonscraftemporium.com
Stand R01
Aceville Publications Ltd
The UK's No.1 publisher of craft magazines
Web Site: www.crafts-beautiful.com
Stand J16
Alex Vincent Turner
Alex recently graduated with a first class degree in Textile design from Nottingham Trent University. His graduate collection, Pansy looks at concepts of masculinity and answers the need to embrace the 'feminine' side of menswear. In part inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement, as a response to fast fashion and embracing slow textile techniques.
Web Site: www.alexvincenttextiles.com
Stand L20
Amanda Hislop
Observation, imagination and inspiration inform Amanda's evocative response to land, sea, sky and trees; drawing is a key element in her work. She delivers calm, creative workshops derived from her working practice which combines paint, paper, fabric and stitch.
Web Site: www.amandahisloptextileartist.com
Stand A07
Brian`s Best Wools
Wide range of hand knitting yarns and accessories.
Web Site: www.briansbestwools.co.uk
Stand A10
The Bobbin Patch
Exclusive doll, bag and quilt kits. BOMs, Button Angel patterns.
Web Site: www.bobbinpatch.com
Stand B09
Blockcraft
Hand carved Indian printing blocks. Print your own fabric and paper.
Web Site: www.theartycraftyplace.co.uk
Stand D01
BabyLock
Air threading Overlockers, Coverstitch and Sashiko machines. Made in Japan.
Web Site: www.franknutt.co.uk
Stand E04
Bernina
Swiss designed sewing and emboridery machines, made to create.
Web Site: www.franknutt.co.uk
Stand E06
Bombay Stores Retail
Largest fabric outlet in the North.
Web Site: www.bombaystores.co.uk
Stand E30
Black Sheep Wools
Experts since 1983, Black Sheep Wools sell all of your favourite yarn & needlecraft brands. There is something for knitters, crocheters and stitchers alike. Find Scheepjes, Sirdar, Stylecraft, Bothy Threads, Rowan and more!
Web Site: www.blacksheepwools.com
Stand F15
Bobbins and Buttons
Independent pattern designer with styles for all the family.
Web Site: www.bobbinsnbuttons.co.uk
Stand F20
Bead and Button Bazaar
Everything you didn't know you needed for £1.
Stand G06
Brother Sewing Machines Europe
Brother will be showing their range of sewing and embroidery machines.
Web Site: www.brothersewing.co.uk
Stand H09
Barnyarns
Mail order Company, Quilting, Sewing and Embroidery Thread & Acessories.
Web Site: www.barnyarns.co.uk
Stand H11
Brenda Killigrew Sewing Studio
Vlieseline Interfacing brand ambassadors. Full range of dressmaking/creative and Batting product on sale.
Web Site: www.inkberrowdesign.com
Stand J07
Bombay Stores Retail
Largest fabric outlet in the North.
Web Site: www.bombaystores.co.uk
Stand R03
Beaks and Bobbins
Textile art greetings cards, modern embroidery kits and printed fabrics
Web Site: www.beaksandbobbins.com
Stand M11
Bex Raven
Award winning textile artist and costume designer Bex Raven, the Queen of Rust, believes unleashing our inner creativity is the route to happiness. Her work is quirky, vibrant and, above all, fun. From textile collage to teasers corsets, Bex has it all!
Web Site: www.bexraven.co.uk
Stand A01
The Craft Light Company
Showing their new ultra-high definition lighting better than daylight.
Web Site: www.craftlights.co.uk/www.cupcakes2go.co.uk
Stand A12
celloEXPRESS
New range of tape on bag Cello bags.
Web Site: www.celloexpress.co.uk
Stand C16
CoolCrafting - Home of Luna Lapin
Contemporary fabrics and dressmaking supplies, home of Luna Lapin and friends.
Web Site: www.coolcrafting.co.uk
Stand F10
Choices
Cross-stitch, blackwork and embroidery kits and accessories.
Web Site: www.choicesembroidery.co.uk
Stand H38
Coleshill Accessories
New `Siesta Framelets`. Great for small projects.
Web Site: www.siestaframes.comwww.coleshillaccessories.co.uk
Stand K30
Common Thread
Embroidery kits, silk ribbons, threads and supplies.
Web Site: www.theommonthread.co.uk
Stand M10
Claire Muir
Claire, who is based in birmingham will be demonstrating free motion embroidery on her stand. Madeira Threads Ambassador and Denman Tutor, Claire will have her embroidered flowers, fascinators and other work on display.
Web Site: www.clairemuir.co.uk
Stand B24
The Denim Company
Unique denim fabrics, haberdashery, patterns and sewing kits.
Web Site: www.thedenimcompany.co.uk
Stand C05
Dots N Stripes
Dressmaking fabrics, sewing patterns and magazines, haberdashery and more.
Web Site: www.dotsnstripes.co.uk
Stand D07
Dotty Rose
Gorgeous cotton and jersey fabrics with free patterns and ideas.
Web Site: www.dottyrose.com
Stand G07
Debbie Shore
Create something amazing with Debbie Shore fabrics, books, panels and kits.
Stand G30
Direct Fabric Warehouse
Over 50 years of experience in the world of fabrics!
Web Site: www.directfabricwarehouse.com
Stand K35
Denman
Denman is the WI's College for learning, offering a wealth of opportunities to learn new skills.
Web Site: www.denman.org.uk / www.theWI.org.uk
Stand L19
Dionne Swift
Dionne is an internationally renowned textile artist and tutor, currently focusing on drawing and free machine embroidery. Working between Italy and the UK she takes inspiration from her environments to create dynamic artworks. This week, Dionne sets up studio at the show to illustrate the development of new work.
Web Site: www.dionneswift.com
Stand J17
Elli Bignell
I am an embellishment and embroidery designer focusing on creating new innovative collections for fashion and accessories combining digital embroidery and laser cutting with 3D hand embellishment skills, which I then translate into intricate and complex digital embroidery and hand embellishment.
Web Site: www.embroiderersguild.com
Stand J20
Embroiderers Guild
The Guild welcomes everyone with an interest in embroidery and are proud to be recognised as a voice for raising the profile of textile and stitched art. We hold a historical collection, aid research, support students and publish Stitch" and "Embroidery" magazines."
Web Site: www.embroiderersguild.com
Stand A28
Fabrics Galore
Fabrics Galore supplies an inspirational range of fabric online in the UK and from their shop in Battersea, one of the best loved fabric shops in London. Our online fabric shop sells Dressmaking, Liberty, Quilting, Cotton, Jersey, Linen, Furnishing fabrics.
Web Site: www.fabricsgalore.co.uk
Stand J34
Festival of Japan Tours and Crafts
Presenting crafts from Japan, taking you to Japan to experience them
Web Site: www.festivalofjapanextra.co.uk
Stand M16
Golden Hinde Goldwork
The Goldwork embroidery specialists, we sell frames, beads, silk, scissors.
Web Site: www.golden-hinde.co.uk
Stand K34
The Guild of Silk Painters
The Guild of Silk Painters is an international non profit making organisation based in the UK. The aim is to promote and inspire painters of all levels and abilities and to share ideas and information through its journal and website.
Web Site: www.silkpainters-guild.co.uk
Stand L21
Granary Studio
Small inspirational classes with experienced tutors are our speciality. The Granary Studio offers a broad range of classes, with currently thirteen different tutors. The Studio is in Owslebury, near to historic Winchester and in the South Downs National Park.
Web Site: www.granarystudio.com
Stand A11
House of Zandra
See our fabulous felt creatures and beautiful framed artwork.
Web Site: www.houseofzandra.co.uk
Stand D06
Horn Furniture
Specialist sewing furniture including cabinets, cutting table and chairs.
Web Site: www.franknutt.co.uk
Stand J08
Husqvarna Viking Sewing Machines
At the forefront of sewing innovation for over 145 years.
Web Site: www.husqvarnaviking.com / www.pfaff.com
Stand J08
Husqvarna Viking Sewing Machines
At the forefront of sewing innovation for over 145 years.
Web Site: www.husqvarnaviking.com / www.pfaff.com
Stand K01
Henleys Love Sweets
Love Henleys, Love Sweets x
Web Site: www.henleysweets.co.uk
Stand P04
House of Tweed
Tweed fabric handbags and accessories.
Web Site: www.house-of-tweed.co.uk
Stand J20A
Home by The Embroiderers Guild
The Guild welcomes everyone with an interest in embroidery and are proud to be recognised as a voice for raising the profile of textile and stitched art. We hold a historical collection, aid research, support students and publish Stitch" and "Embroidery" magazines."
Web Site: www.embroiderersguild.com
Stand M04
Inkberrow Design Centre
City & Guilds Centre based in Bromsgrove Worcestershire. We run Level 1, 2, 3 and Diploma courses in fashion pattern cutting, corsetry, tailoring, embroidery and textiles. Short 4 week courses designed for beginners in sewing skills and art to stitch textiles.
Web Site: www.inkberrowdesign.com
Stand B23
Juki & RMF
Largest manufacturer of sewing machine equipment in the world.
Web Site: www.franklinsgroup.com
Stand E22
J P Crafts
HW19 Dookit is back again with all your Pixel Kits and sewing needs. All others: Pixel Hobby kits and cross stitch, silk threads.
Stand G10
Janome Sewing Machines
Sewing and embroidery machines to help you explore your creativity.
Web Site: www.janome.co.uk
Stand J01
Juko Designs
Card and stick weaving kits for all ages and abilities.
Web Site: www.jukodesigns.co.uk
Stand K32
Janie Lashford`s School of Millinery
16 short courses, City & Guilds, one-to-one intensives or group bookings.
Web Site: www.themillineryschool.co.uk
Stand M14
Jessica Grady
Jessica is a mixed media embroidery artist who uses recycled and waste materials. Her colourful sculptures and wall pieces combine 3D techniques, handcrafted embellishments and decorative stitches. She teaches workshops across the UK in schools, universities and private groups.
Web Site: www.jessicagrady.co.uk
Stand A05
Keals Studio
Handmade in Leicestershire - giant wooden buttons, bobbins, thimbles and scissors.
Web Site: Kealsstudio.com
Stand A15
Little Gem Felts
We design and make needle felting kits and finished items.
Web Site: www.littlegemknits.com/www.silviasjewellery.co.uk
Stand C18
Love From Beth
Sewing patterns and fabric.
Web Site: www.lovefrombeth.com
Stand P10
Lili Fabrics (UK) Ltd
An extensive selection of beautiful fabrics at keen prices.
Web Site: www.lilifabrics.co.uk
Stand H16
Libbertine Vale
Libertine's free motion embroidered work makes people laugh, cry and confide. They seel to unite or to increase understanding. This year she is showing her latest work. There is no place like home, combines 3D embroidery with light.
Web Site: Libbertinedesign.co.uk
Stand K23
Leah Higgins
Take a workshop with textile artist, Leah Higgins, or one of her guest tutors, in her dedicated textile surface design studio in Manchester. From technique driven classes for absolute beginners to focussed five day workshops on breakdown printing and more.
Web Site: www.leahhiggins.co.uk
Stand K24
Lorna Bateman
Teacher/designer of hand embroidery kits, offering designs in silk ribbon embroidery, stampwork, crazy patchwork and 3-dimensional embroidery. She is happy for customers to join hands-on, on her stand.
Web Site: www.lornaBatemanEmbroidery.com
Stand M12
Lynda Monk
Lynda is a mixed-media textile artist, tutor and author of four books, and is available for workshops and talks. On the stand today she will be demonstrating some of her latest techniques.
Web Site: www.purplemissus.com
Stand P12
The Lace Guild
The Lace Guild will be showing lace made by their members working to keep this traditional craft alive, including contemporary pieces. You can make a small piece of lace to keep as a souvenir on their have-a-go" pillows
Web Site: www.laceguild.org
Stand A18
Manteaux
Ladies coats, jackets, capes and rainwear in cashmere, wool and tweed.
Web Site: www.manteaux.co.uk
Stand A29
Multipom
Make lots of pompoms at a time, from 1-12cm diameter.
Web Site: www.multipom.com
Stand B27
M Rosenberg & Son
Quality fabrics at reasonable prices, always something new.
Web Site: www.stitchfabrics.co.uk
Stand D03
Monkey Buttons
Patchwork patterns, Japanese/European taupe fabrics, kits, talks and workshops.
Stand D09
Material Magic
Beautiful range of designer cottons, wools, linens and denims.
Web Site: www.materialmagic.co.uk
Stand E17
Montreux Fabrics
Extensive range of fashion fabrics for home sewing.
Web Site: www.montreuxfabrics.co.uk
Stand G01
Michael Powell Cross Stitch Art
Award Winning cross stitch kits developed from Michael`s drawings and paintings.
Web Site: www.michaelpowellart.co.uk
Stand P01
The Massage Cushion
Soothes away aches and pains - the portable massage cushion.
Stand R05
The Makerss
Experts in needlefelting, supplies, kits, wool, tools and accessories. Demos and talks.
Web Site: www.themakerss.co.uk
Stand L04
Maria Thomas
Artist Maria display's current work from her contemporary textile practice
Web Site: www.mariathomastextiles.co.uk
Stand G24
Needles 2 Pins
Visit us for fabulous quality pins, hand and machine sewing needles.
Web Site: www.needles2pins.co.uk
Stand L12
Needlethreader & More
Infila Needlethreader - the simplest known. Folding reusable vases & various accessories.
Web Site: www.mellowneedlecrafts.co.uk
Stand P08
NeiltheKnit.co.uk
Specialist supplier of knitting yarns.
Web Site: www.neiltheknit.co.uk
Stand K22
Nolitex
Nolitex is a group of textile and mixed media artists. 'Rooted in the Wood' is a new exhibition showing members' individual responses to their experiences of walking in the woods. Nature, nurture, roots and leaves; transforming the landscape and ourselves.
Web Site: www.nolitex2009.wordpress.com
Stand L28
NNA - Toc H Banners
Featuring some beautiful handmade bags the NNA stand looks at the development of the modern handbag.
Web Site: www.nationalneedleworkarchive.org.uk
Stand E12
Pfaff Sewing Machines
Over 150 years of developing premium sewing machines with superior performance.
Web Site: www.husqvarnaviking.com / www.pfaff.com
Stand E12
Pfaff Sewing Machines
Over 150 years of developing premium sewing machines with superior performance.
Web Site: www.husqvarnaviking.com / www.pfaff.com
Stand F01
Puddleducks
Patchwork fabrics, kits, patternsand more.
Web Site: www.puddleducksquilts.co.uk
Stand G12
The Pattern Pages
Quarterly digital dressmaking magazine for sewers that love fashion and want to make the trends.
Web Site: www.thepatternpages.com
Stand A21
Quilted Bear
New ranges of stock just arrived, quilting, rulers, sewing and haberdashery.
Web Site: www.quiltedbear.co.uk
Stand J24
Quilters Guild of the Brit Isles Reg 11
The Quilters' Guild is a voluntary organisation open to everyone interested in patchwork and quilting. Consists of 17 regions promoting patchwork across the UK An educational charity it preserves the heritage of quilting and works to ensure its future.
Web Site: www.quiltersguild.org.uk
Stand C12
Rachel John - Extreme Textiles
Extreme knitting and crochet, wonderful unusual natural wool materials.
Web Site: www.racheljohn.co.uk
Stand H10
Royal School of Needlework
The RSN offers a range of courses for beginners through to advanced in the art of hand embroidery. Students can study day classes, Certificate & Diploma in Technical Hand Embroidery, BA (HONS) or the RSN's Future Tutors Programme.
Web Site: www.royal-needlework.org.uk
Stand H12
RSN Anna Faith Holmes
I am a designer maker with a degree in hand embroidery. I focus on creating textural werable fashion and accessories, using embroidery and print. This projects inspiration was the juxtaposition of London and West Sussex landscapes where I grew up.
Stand H14
RSN Eleanor Alice Latham
The combination of personal stories and photographs directly influences Eleanor's work, using hand embroidery to celebrate, commemorate and remember her family members. She specialises in goldwork which she reworks in different styles with her signature being hand embroidered picture frames.
Stand H15
RSN Jonel van Schalkwyk
Jonel pushes the boundaries of what nature can be. Supersizing plants and flowers, using bold playful colour palettes in her characteristic illustrative, painterly style. Surface design and experimental approaches to embroidered embellishments create enchanting worlds for interiors.
Web Site: instagram@jonelvs.embroidery
Stand J18
RSN Elle Foreman
One of a kind, sustainably designed embroidered, hand printed and painted designs for the home. Showing that what if often defined as waste can be transformed through the process of Upcycling. fuelled by the incomplete, damaged and expressive mark making.
Web Site: www.elleforeman.weebly.com
Stand L22
Rachel Warrillow
Rachel specialises in creating beautiful hats and fascinators for special occasions. She produces exclusive designs for worldwide customers and skills for millinery plus the material she excels in called sinamay.
Web Site: www.warrillowstudio.com
Stand A16
Swincraft2
Knitting yarns, fur fabrics, felt, fleece and much more.
Web Site: www.craftretailsupplies.com
Stand A33
Soft Byte Ltd
Computer software specialists for designing garments and patterns.
Web Site: www.softbyte.co.uk
Stand B01
Siesta Frames
Best selection of sewing, quilting, knitting and crochet accessories.
Web Site: www.siestaframes.comwww.coleshillaccessories.co.uk
Stand B20
Singer
Experience the heritage of Singer, the world`s favourite sewing machines.
Stand C10
The Spellbound Bead Company
Exclusive beading kits, beads, books, threads and beautiful baubles.
Web Site: www.spellboundbead.co.uk
Stand D14
Sew Different
Contemporary sewing patterns and boutique fabrics.
Web Site: www.sewdifferent.co.uk
Stand E01
The Shuttle
Wide selection of craft and fashion fabrics. Don`t miss. Enjoy!
Stand E02
Sew Over It
Make something amazing with our vintage and contemporary dressmaking petterns.
Web Site: www.sewoverit.co.uk
Stand E18
Seams 2 Fit
Forget traditional methods of pattern adaptation, the seam method is here!
Web Site: www.measuringmadeeasy.co.uk
Stand F03
Sewing-Online
Dress making dummies, trolley bags, sewing tables and sewing accessories.
Web Site: www.sewing-online.com
Stand F08
Sew Direct Pattern Sales
Current Simplicity, New Look, Burda patterns for all occasions.
Web Site: www.simplicitynewlook.com
Stand F09
Sew Today Magazine
Current Simplicity, New Look, Burda patterns for all occasions.
Web Site: www.simplicitynewlook.com
Stand F14
Sew Me Something
Independently designed and produced sewing patterns, fabric and haberdashery.
Web Site: www.sewmesomething.co.uk
Stand H01
The Southampton Bead Shop
One of the major beads and findings suppliers in the UK.
Web Site: www.thesouthamptonbeadshop.co.uk
Stand J10
Search Press Ltd
Visit our stand to see a selection of the world`s finest practical art and craft books from multi award winning Search Press.
Web Site: www.searchpress.com
Stand K18
The Silk Route
Wonderful silks in fabulous colours. Online shopping-fast mail order.
Web Site: www.thesilkroute.co.uk
Stand K33
Sue Hawkins
Needleworkers accessories in beautifully coloured canvaswork. Unusual trinkets and tools.
Web Site: www.suehawkins.com
Stand L08
Shibori
MA17 Ladies garments including a unique spiked material. JE17 Ladies garments, with matching dichroic glass jewellery.
Web Site: www.sallyshibori.co.uk
Stand W04
Search Press - Meet the Author
Come and meet our amazing crafting authors and join them for chat and mini makes.
Web Site: www.searchpress.com
Stand W05
Sewing Celebs Workshop
We're passionate about sharing sewing skills and are thrilled to bring you our brand new celebrity sewing workshops, headlining with Jen, Janet and Mercedes, contestants on last year's Sewing Bee and brand ambassadors for Juki sewing machines.
Web Site: www.jenhogg.co.uk
Stand L06
Stitch Together Studio
Textile tutor Maria Thomas and the Stitch Together Studio present 'A Group Gathering' - a display of mixed media embroidered textile art. Works include individual and collaborative pieces.
Web Site: www.mariathomastextiles.co.uk
Stand M03
Stratford-upon-Avon College
Interested in a career in fashion, textiles or costume? Stratford-upon-Avon college's Fashion & Textiles programme combines practical and theoretical subjects which develop an understanding of design practices and techniques, business methods employed in the creative sector and practical production skills.
Web Site: www.stratford.ac.uk
Stand M09
Stacey Chapman
Stacey Chapman- art Sea Craft Sea demonstrates the creation of vintage Hollywood insoired, textile fashion illustrations with upcycled vintage fabrics featuring simplified portraits. Visit to watch Stacey creating the stylised look of old style glamour with fabric, pens and thread!
Web Site: www.artseacraftsea.com
Stand F12
Tactile Treasures
Sensory sewing supplies; teethers, mirror, noise makers and specialist fabrics.
Web Site: www.tactiletreasures.co.uk
Stand F18
Tina Francis Tapestry
Tapestry needlepoint kits and patterns with a design led edge.
Web Site: www.tinafrancis.co.uk
Stand F24
Trudy Anne Designs
Cross-stitch kits and American country charts, wire hangers.
Stand H05
Tee Pee Crafts
Braids, laces, buttons, Steam Punk. Materials, haberdashery and much more. Kits.
Web Site: www.teepeecrafts.co.uk
Stand J33
Trixa-Bella
Handmade jackets and tops.
Web Site: www.trixa-bella.co.uk
Stand K12
Thimble`s Fabrics & Craft Limited
We specialise in quilting fabrics, dressmaking fabrics and sewing notions.
Web Site: www.thimblesfabricsncrafts.co.uk
Stand J19
Tabitha Buckley
I am a designer based in Sussex, specialising in bespoke brass jewellery and textile adomments. As a recent graduate from Falmouth University in textile design, her colletion takes direct inspiration from the rugged Cornish landscape of Kynance Cove and Bodmin Moor.
Stand C21
The Wool Shop - Leeds
Garment & accesory knitting kits to suit all levels.
Web Site: www.thewoolshopleeds.com
Stand L27
Wendy Dolan
Wendy is a Sussex based textile artist and tutor. Inspired by the landscape, natural forms and architecture she combines techniques, creating richly textured surfaces. Author of 'Layer, Paint and Stitch', Wendy offers courses and lectures to groups and organisations.
Web Site: www.wendydolan.co.uk
Stand P14
West Midlands & Warwickshire WI
Warwickshire and West Midlands Federations of WI's join together to display their talents and promote the WI.
Web Site: www.wfwi.freeserve.co.uk
Stand A31
Yorkshire Book Company
Leading supplier of craft books to the public.

Stall Holders:

Stall Holders: A

Stand A02
Ashmead Designs
Hand-sewn english paper piecing kits featuring our unique 'Hexiform'.
Web Site: www.ashmeaddesigns.com
Stand B14
Amazing Craft
Kits, books, eyes and supplies to knit, crochet, sew and needlefelt a magical world of bears, dolls and other cute characters.
Web Site: www.amazingcraft.co.uk
Stand C24
Axholme Quilting
Quilting fabrics, Haberdashery items and patterns.
Web Site: www.axholmequilting.co.uk
Stand D10
Alison Smith MBE
The UK's premier sewing school established in 1992. Alison teachs dressmaking, tailoring and corsetry and couture. Author of the best selling book the Sewing Book. Alison also teaches craftsy.
Web Site: www.schoolofsewing.co.uk
Stand E28
Allison`s Craft Emporium
Craft cottons, dressmaking, buttons, trims, kits all with a smile.
Web Site: www.allisonscraftemporium.com
Stand R01
Aceville Publications Ltd
The UK's No.1 publisher of craft magazines
Web Site: www.crafts-beautiful.com
Stand J16
Alex Vincent Turner
Alex recently graduated with a first class degree in Textile design from Nottingham Trent University. His graduate collection, Pansy looks at concepts of masculinity and answers the need to embrace the 'feminine' side of menswear. In part inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement, as a response to fast fashion and embracing slow textile techniques.
Web Site: www.alexvincenttextiles.com
Stand L20
Amanda Hislop
Observation, imagination and inspiration inform Amanda's evocative response to land, sea, sky and trees; drawing is a key element in her work. She delivers calm, creative workshops derived from her working practice which combines paint, paper, fabric and stitch.
Web Site: www.amandahisloptextileartist.com

Stall Holders: B

Stand A07
Brian`s Best Wools
Wide range of hand knitting yarns and accessories.
Web Site: www.briansbestwools.co.uk
Stand A10
The Bobbin Patch
Exclusive doll, bag and quilt kits. BOMs, Button Angel patterns.
Web Site: www.bobbinpatch.com
Stand B09
Blockcraft
Hand carved Indian printing blocks. Print your own fabric and paper.
Web Site: www.theartycraftyplace.co.uk
Stand D01
BabyLock
Air threading Overlockers, Coverstitch and Sashiko machines. Made in Japan.
Web Site: www.franknutt.co.uk
Stand E04
Bernina
Swiss designed sewing and emboridery machines, made to create.
Web Site: www.franknutt.co.uk
Stand E06
Bombay Stores Retail
Largest fabric outlet in the North.
Web Site: www.bombaystores.co.uk
Stand E30
Black Sheep Wools
Experts since 1983, Black Sheep Wools sell all of your favourite yarn & needlecraft brands. There is something for knitters, crocheters and stitchers alike. Find Scheepjes, Sirdar, Stylecraft, Bothy Threads, Rowan and more!
Web Site: www.blacksheepwools.com
Stand F15
Bobbins and Buttons
Independent pattern designer with styles for all the family.
Web Site: www.bobbinsnbuttons.co.uk
Stand F20
Bead and Button Bazaar
Everything you didn't know you needed for £1.
Stand G06
Brother Sewing Machines Europe
Brother will be showing their range of sewing and embroidery machines.
Web Site: www.brothersewing.co.uk
Stand H09
Barnyarns
Mail order Company, Quilting, Sewing and Embroidery Thread & Acessories.
Web Site: www.barnyarns.co.uk
Stand H11
Brenda Killigrew Sewing Studio
Vlieseline Interfacing brand ambassadors. Full range of dressmaking/creative and Batting product on sale.
Web Site: www.inkberrowdesign.com
Stand J07
Bombay Stores Retail
Largest fabric outlet in the North.
Web Site: www.bombaystores.co.uk
Stand R03
Beaks and Bobbins
Textile art greetings cards, modern embroidery kits and printed fabrics
Web Site: www.beaksandbobbins.com
Stand M11
Bex Raven
Award winning textile artist and costume designer Bex Raven, the Queen of Rust, believes unleashing our inner creativity is the route to happiness. Her work is quirky, vibrant and, above all, fun. From textile collage to teasers corsets, Bex has it all!
Web Site: www.bexraven.co.uk

Stall Holders: C

Stand A01
The Craft Light Company
Showing their new ultra-high definition lighting better than daylight.
Web Site: www.craftlights.co.uk/www.cupcakes2go.co.uk
Stand A12
celloEXPRESS
New range of tape on bag Cello bags.
Web Site: www.celloexpress.co.uk
Stand C16
CoolCrafting - Home of Luna Lapin
Contemporary fabrics and dressmaking supplies, home of Luna Lapin and friends.
Web Site: www.coolcrafting.co.uk
Stand F10
Choices
Cross-stitch, blackwork and embroidery kits and accessories.
Web Site: www.choicesembroidery.co.uk
Stand H38
Coleshill Accessories
New `Siesta Framelets`. Great for small projects.
Web Site: www.siestaframes.comwww.coleshillaccessories.co.uk
Stand K30
Common Thread
Embroidery kits, silk ribbons, threads and supplies.
Web Site: www.theommonthread.co.uk
Stand M10
Claire Muir
Claire, who is based in birmingham will be demonstrating free motion embroidery on her stand. Madeira Threads Ambassador and Denman Tutor, Claire will have her embroidered flowers, fascinators and other work on display.
Web Site: www.clairemuir.co.uk

Stall Holders: D

Stand B24
The Denim Company
Unique denim fabrics, haberdashery, patterns and sewing kits.
Web Site: www.thedenimcompany.co.uk
Stand C05
Dots N Stripes
Dressmaking fabrics, sewing patterns and magazines, haberdashery and more.
Web Site: www.dotsnstripes.co.uk
Stand D07
Dotty Rose
Gorgeous cotton and jersey fabrics with free patterns and ideas.
Web Site: www.dottyrose.com
Stand G07
Debbie Shore
Create something amazing with Debbie Shore fabrics, books, panels and kits.
Stand G30
Direct Fabric Warehouse
Over 50 years of experience in the world of fabrics!
Web Site: www.directfabricwarehouse.com
Stand K35
Denman
Denman is the WI's College for learning, offering a wealth of opportunities to learn new skills.
Web Site: www.denman.org.uk / www.theWI.org.uk
Stand L19
Dionne Swift
Dionne is an internationally renowned textile artist and tutor, currently focusing on drawing and free machine embroidery. Working between Italy and the UK she takes inspiration from her environments to create dynamic artworks. This week, Dionne sets up studio at the show to illustrate the development of new work.
Web Site: www.dionneswift.com

Stall Holders: E

Stand J17
Elli Bignell
I am an embellishment and embroidery designer focusing on creating new innovative collections for fashion and accessories combining digital embroidery and laser cutting with 3D hand embellishment skills, which I then translate into intricate and complex digital embroidery and hand embellishment.
Web Site: www.embroiderersguild.com
Stand J20
Embroiderers Guild
The Guild welcomes everyone with an interest in embroidery and are proud to be recognised as a voice for raising the profile of textile and stitched art. We hold a historical collection, aid research, support students and publish Stitch" and "Embroidery" magazines."
Web Site: www.embroiderersguild.com

Stall Holders: F

Stand A28
Fabrics Galore
Fabrics Galore supplies an inspirational range of fabric online in the UK and from their shop in Battersea, one of the best loved fabric shops in London. Our online fabric shop sells Dressmaking, Liberty, Quilting, Cotton, Jersey, Linen, Furnishing fabrics.
Web Site: www.fabricsgalore.co.uk
Stand J34
Festival of Japan Tours and Crafts
Presenting crafts from Japan, taking you to Japan to experience them
Web Site: www.festivalofjapanextra.co.uk

Stall Holders: G

Stand M16
Golden Hinde Goldwork
The Goldwork embroidery specialists, we sell frames, beads, silk, scissors.
Web Site: www.golden-hinde.co.uk
Stand K34
The Guild of Silk Painters
The Guild of Silk Painters is an international non profit making organisation based in the UK. The aim is to promote and inspire painters of all levels and abilities and to share ideas and information through its journal and website.
Web Site: www.silkpainters-guild.co.uk
Stand L21
Granary Studio
Small inspirational classes with experienced tutors are our speciality. The Granary Studio offers a broad range of classes, with currently thirteen different tutors. The Studio is in Owslebury, near to historic Winchester and in the South Downs National Park.
Web Site: www.granarystudio.com

Stall Holders: H

Stand A11
House of Zandra
See our fabulous felt creatures and beautiful framed artwork.
Web Site: www.houseofzandra.co.uk
Stand D06
Horn Furniture
Specialist sewing furniture including cabinets, cutting table and chairs.
Web Site: www.franknutt.co.uk
Stand J08
Husqvarna Viking Sewing Machines
At the forefront of sewing innovation for over 145 years.
Web Site: www.husqvarnaviking.com / www.pfaff.com
Stand J08
Husqvarna Viking Sewing Machines
At the forefront of sewing innovation for over 145 years.
Web Site: www.husqvarnaviking.com / www.pfaff.com
Stand K01
Henleys Love Sweets
Love Henleys, Love Sweets x
Web Site: www.henleysweets.co.uk
Stand P04
House of Tweed
Tweed fabric handbags and accessories.
Web Site: www.house-of-tweed.co.uk
Stand J20A
Home by The Embroiderers Guild
The Guild welcomes everyone with an interest in embroidery and are proud to be recognised as a voice for raising the profile of textile and stitched art. We hold a historical collection, aid research, support students and publish Stitch" and "Embroidery" magazines."
Web Site: www.embroiderersguild.com

Stall Holders: I

Stand M04
Inkberrow Design Centre
City & Guilds Centre based in Bromsgrove Worcestershire. We run Level 1, 2, 3 and Diploma courses in fashion pattern cutting, corsetry, tailoring, embroidery and textiles. Short 4 week courses designed for beginners in sewing skills and art to stitch textiles.
Web Site: www.inkberrowdesign.com

Stall Holders: J

Stand B23
Juki & RMF
Largest manufacturer of sewing machine equipment in the world.
Web Site: www.franklinsgroup.com
Stand E22
J P Crafts
HW19 Dookit is back again with all your Pixel Kits and sewing needs. All others: Pixel Hobby kits and cross stitch, silk threads.
Stand G10
Janome Sewing Machines
Sewing and embroidery machines to help you explore your creativity.
Web Site: www.janome.co.uk
Stand J01
Juko Designs
Card and stick weaving kits for all ages and abilities.
Web Site: www.jukodesigns.co.uk
Stand K32
Janie Lashford`s School of Millinery
16 short courses, City & Guilds, one-to-one intensives or group bookings.
Web Site: www.themillineryschool.co.uk
Stand M14
Jessica Grady
Jessica is a mixed media embroidery artist who uses recycled and waste materials. Her colourful sculptures and wall pieces combine 3D techniques, handcrafted embellishments and decorative stitches. She teaches workshops across the UK in schools, universities and private groups.
Web Site: www.jessicagrady.co.uk

Stall Holders: K

Stand A05
Keals Studio
Handmade in Leicestershire - giant wooden buttons, bobbins, thimbles and scissors.
Web Site: Kealsstudio.com

Stall Holders: L

Stand A15
Little Gem Felts
We design and make needle felting kits and finished items.
Web Site: www.littlegemknits.com/www.silviasjewellery.co.uk
Stand C18
Love From Beth
Sewing patterns and fabric.
Web Site: www.lovefrombeth.com
Stand P10
Lili Fabrics (UK) Ltd
An extensive selection of beautiful fabrics at keen prices.
Web Site: www.lilifabrics.co.uk
Stand H16
Libbertine Vale
Libertine's free motion embroidered work makes people laugh, cry and confide. They seel to unite or to increase understanding. This year she is showing her latest work. There is no place like home, combines 3D embroidery with light.
Web Site: Libbertinedesign.co.uk
Stand K23
Leah Higgins
Take a workshop with textile artist, Leah Higgins, or one of her guest tutors, in her dedicated textile surface design studio in Manchester. From technique driven classes for absolute beginners to focussed five day workshops on breakdown printing and more.
Web Site: www.leahhiggins.co.uk
Stand K24
Lorna Bateman
Teacher/designer of hand embroidery kits, offering designs in silk ribbon embroidery, stampwork, crazy patchwork and 3-dimensional embroidery. She is happy for customers to join hands-on, on her stand.
Web Site: www.lornaBatemanEmbroidery.com
Stand M12
Lynda Monk
Lynda is a mixed-media textile artist, tutor and author of four books, and is available for workshops and talks. On the stand today she will be demonstrating some of her latest techniques.
Web Site: www.purplemissus.com
Stand P12
The Lace Guild
The Lace Guild will be showing lace made by their members working to keep this traditional craft alive, including contemporary pieces. You can make a small piece of lace to keep as a souvenir on their have-a-go" pillows
Web Site: www.laceguild.org

Stall Holders: M

Stand A18
Manteaux
Ladies coats, jackets, capes and rainwear in cashmere, wool and tweed.
Web Site: www.manteaux.co.uk
Stand A29
Multipom
Make lots of pompoms at a time, from 1-12cm diameter.
Web Site: www.multipom.com
Stand B27
M Rosenberg & Son
Quality fabrics at reasonable prices, always something new.
Web Site: www.stitchfabrics.co.uk
Stand D03
Monkey Buttons
Patchwork patterns, Japanese/European taupe fabrics, kits, talks and workshops.
Stand D09
Material Magic
Beautiful range of designer cottons, wools, linens and denims.
Web Site: www.materialmagic.co.uk
Stand E17
Montreux Fabrics
Extensive range of fashion fabrics for home sewing.
Web Site: www.montreuxfabrics.co.uk
Stand G01
Michael Powell Cross Stitch Art
Award Winning cross stitch kits developed from Michael`s drawings and paintings.
Web Site: www.michaelpowellart.co.uk
Stand P01
The Massage Cushion
Soothes away aches and pains - the portable massage cushion.
Stand R05
The Makerss
Experts in needlefelting, supplies, kits, wool, tools and accessories. Demos and talks.
Web Site: www.themakerss.co.uk
Stand L04
Maria Thomas
Artist Maria display's current work from her contemporary textile practice
Web Site: www.mariathomastextiles.co.uk

Stall Holders: N

Stand G24
Needles 2 Pins
Visit us for fabulous quality pins, hand and machine sewing needles.
Web Site: www.needles2pins.co.uk
Stand L12
Needlethreader & More
Infila Needlethreader - the simplest known. Folding reusable vases & various accessories.
Web Site: www.mellowneedlecrafts.co.uk
Stand P08
NeiltheKnit.co.uk
Specialist supplier of knitting yarns.
Web Site: www.neiltheknit.co.uk
Stand K22
Nolitex
Nolitex is a group of textile and mixed media artists. 'Rooted in the Wood' is a new exhibition showing members' individual responses to their experiences of walking in the woods. Nature, nurture, roots and leaves; transforming the landscape and ourselves.
Web Site: www.nolitex2009.wordpress.com
Stand L28
NNA - Toc H Banners
Featuring some beautiful handmade bags the NNA stand looks at the development of the modern handbag.
Web Site: www.nationalneedleworkarchive.org.uk

Stall Holders: P

Stand E12
Pfaff Sewing Machines
Over 150 years of developing premium sewing machines with superior performance.
Web Site: www.husqvarnaviking.com / www.pfaff.com
Stand E12
Pfaff Sewing Machines
Over 150 years of developing premium sewing machines with superior performance.
Web Site: www.husqvarnaviking.com / www.pfaff.com
Stand F01
Puddleducks
Patchwork fabrics, kits, patternsand more.
Web Site: www.puddleducksquilts.co.uk
Stand G12
The Pattern Pages
Quarterly digital dressmaking magazine for sewers that love fashion and want to make the trends.
Web Site: www.thepatternpages.com

Stall Holders: Q

Stand A21
Quilted Bear
New ranges of stock just arrived, quilting, rulers, sewing and haberdashery.
Web Site: www.quiltedbear.co.uk
Stand J24
Quilters Guild of the Brit Isles Reg 11
The Quilters' Guild is a voluntary organisation open to everyone interested in patchwork and quilting. Consists of 17 regions promoting patchwork across the UK An educational charity it preserves the heritage of quilting and works to ensure its future.
Web Site: www.quiltersguild.org.uk

Stall Holders: R

Stand C12
Rachel John - Extreme Textiles
Extreme knitting and crochet, wonderful unusual natural wool materials.
Web Site: www.racheljohn.co.uk
Stand H10
Royal School of Needlework
The RSN offers a range of courses for beginners through to advanced in the art of hand embroidery. Students can study day classes, Certificate & Diploma in Technical Hand Embroidery, BA (HONS) or the RSN's Future Tutors Programme.
Web Site: www.royal-needlework.org.uk
Stand H12
RSN Anna Faith Holmes
I am a designer maker with a degree in hand embroidery. I focus on creating textural werable fashion and accessories, using embroidery and print. This projects inspiration was the juxtaposition of London and West Sussex landscapes where I grew up.
Stand H14
RSN Eleanor Alice Latham
The combination of personal stories and photographs directly influences Eleanor's work, using hand embroidery to celebrate, commemorate and remember her family members. She specialises in goldwork which she reworks in different styles with her signature being hand embroidered picture frames.
Stand H15
RSN Jonel van Schalkwyk
Jonel pushes the boundaries of what nature can be. Supersizing plants and flowers, using bold playful colour palettes in her characteristic illustrative, painterly style. Surface design and experimental approaches to embroidered embellishments create enchanting worlds for interiors.
Web Site: instagram@jonelvs.embroidery
Stand J18
RSN Elle Foreman
One of a kind, sustainably designed embroidered, hand printed and painted designs for the home. Showing that what if often defined as waste can be transformed through the process of Upcycling. fuelled by the incomplete, damaged and expressive mark making.
Web Site: www.elleforeman.weebly.com
Stand L22
Rachel Warrillow
Rachel specialises in creating beautiful hats and fascinators for special occasions. She produces exclusive designs for worldwide customers and skills for millinery plus the material she excels in called sinamay.
Web Site: www.warrillowstudio.com

Stall Holders: S

Stand A16
Swincraft2
Knitting yarns, fur fabrics, felt, fleece and much more.
Web Site: www.craftretailsupplies.com
Stand A33
Soft Byte Ltd
Computer software specialists for designing garments and patterns.
Web Site: www.softbyte.co.uk
Stand B01
Siesta Frames
Best selection of sewing, quilting, knitting and crochet accessories.
Web Site: www.siestaframes.comwww.coleshillaccessories.co.uk
Stand B20
Singer
Experience the heritage of Singer, the world`s favourite sewing machines.
Stand C10
The Spellbound Bead Company
Exclusive beading kits, beads, books, threads and beautiful baubles.
Web Site: www.spellboundbead.co.uk
Stand D14
Sew Different
Contemporary sewing patterns and boutique fabrics.
Web Site: www.sewdifferent.co.uk
Stand E01
The Shuttle
Wide selection of craft and fashion fabrics. Don`t miss. Enjoy!
Stand E02
Sew Over It
Make something amazing with our vintage and contemporary dressmaking petterns.
Web Site: www.sewoverit.co.uk
Stand E18
Seams 2 Fit
Forget traditional methods of pattern adaptation, the seam method is here!
Web Site: www.measuringmadeeasy.co.uk
Stand F03
Sewing-Online
Dress making dummies, trolley bags, sewing tables and sewing accessories.
Web Site: www.sewing-online.com
Stand F08
Sew Direct Pattern Sales
Current Simplicity, New Look, Burda patterns for all occasions.
Web Site: www.simplicitynewlook.com
Stand F09
Sew Today Magazine
Current Simplicity, New Look, Burda patterns for all occasions.
Web Site: www.simplicitynewlook.com
Stand F14
Sew Me Something
Independently designed and produced sewing patterns, fabric and haberdashery.
Web Site: www.sewmesomething.co.uk
Stand H01
The Southampton Bead Shop
One of the major beads and findings suppliers in the UK.
Web Site: www.thesouthamptonbeadshop.co.uk
Stand J10
Search Press Ltd
Visit our stand to see a selection of the world`s finest practical art and craft books from multi award winning Search Press.
Web Site: www.searchpress.com
Stand K18
The Silk Route
Wonderful silks in fabulous colours. Online shopping-fast mail order.
Web Site: www.thesilkroute.co.uk
Stand K33
Sue Hawkins
Needleworkers accessories in beautifully coloured canvaswork. Unusual trinkets and tools.
Web Site: www.suehawkins.com
Stand L08
Shibori
MA17 Ladies garments including a unique spiked material. JE17 Ladies garments, with matching dichroic glass jewellery.
Web Site: www.sallyshibori.co.uk
Stand W04
Search Press - Meet the Author
Come and meet our amazing crafting authors and join them for chat and mini makes.
Web Site: www.searchpress.com
Stand W05
Sewing Celebs Workshop
We're passionate about sharing sewing skills and are thrilled to bring you our brand new celebrity sewing workshops, headlining with Jen, Janet and Mercedes, contestants on last year's Sewing Bee and brand ambassadors for Juki sewing machines.
Web Site: www.jenhogg.co.uk
Stand L06
Stitch Together Studio
Textile tutor Maria Thomas and the Stitch Together Studio present 'A Group Gathering' - a display of mixed media embroidered textile art. Works include individual and collaborative pieces.
Web Site: www.mariathomastextiles.co.uk
Stand M03
Stratford-upon-Avon College
Interested in a career in fashion, textiles or costume? Stratford-upon-Avon college's Fashion & Textiles programme combines practical and theoretical subjects which develop an understanding of design practices and techniques, business methods employed in the creative sector and practical production skills.
Web Site: www.stratford.ac.uk
Stand M09
Stacey Chapman
Stacey Chapman- art Sea Craft Sea demonstrates the creation of vintage Hollywood insoired, textile fashion illustrations with upcycled vintage fabrics featuring simplified portraits. Visit to watch Stacey creating the stylised look of old style glamour with fabric, pens and thread!
Web Site: www.artseacraftsea.com

Stall Holders: T

Stand F12
Tactile Treasures
Sensory sewing supplies; teethers, mirror, noise makers and specialist fabrics.
Web Site: www.tactiletreasures.co.uk
Stand F18
Tina Francis Tapestry
Tapestry needlepoint kits and patterns with a design led edge.
Web Site: www.tinafrancis.co.uk
Stand F24
Trudy Anne Designs
Cross-stitch kits and American country charts, wire hangers.
Stand H05
Tee Pee Crafts
Braids, laces, buttons, Steam Punk. Materials, haberdashery and much more. Kits.
Web Site: www.teepeecrafts.co.uk
Stand J33
Trixa-Bella
Handmade jackets and tops.
Web Site: www.trixa-bella.co.uk
Stand K12
Thimble`s Fabrics & Craft Limited
We specialise in quilting fabrics, dressmaking fabrics and sewing notions.
Web Site: www.thimblesfabricsncrafts.co.uk
Stand J19
Tabitha Buckley
I am a designer based in Sussex, specialising in bespoke brass jewellery and textile adomments. As a recent graduate from Falmouth University in textile design, her colletion takes direct inspiration from the rugged Cornish landscape of Kynance Cove and Bodmin Moor.

Stall Holders: W

Stand C21
The Wool Shop - Leeds
Garment & accesory knitting kits to suit all levels.
Web Site: www.thewoolshopleeds.com
Stand L27
Wendy Dolan
Wendy is a Sussex based textile artist and tutor. Inspired by the landscape, natural forms and architecture she combines techniques, creating richly textured surfaces. Author of 'Layer, Paint and Stitch', Wendy offers courses and lectures to groups and organisations.
Web Site: www.wendydolan.co.uk
Stand P14
West Midlands & Warwickshire WI
Warwickshire and West Midlands Federations of WI's join together to display their talents and promote the WI.
Web Site: www.wfwi.freeserve.co.uk

Stall Holders: Y

Stand A31
Yorkshire Book Company
Leading supplier of craft books to the public.