Dates for your diary
Sewing shows, quilt exhibitions, textile fairs, workshops and creative gatherings selected by The Textile Trails.
32 events
1 January 2025 - 8 November 2026
V&A South Kensington, Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL
Step into the world of one of fashion's most visionary designers at this major exhibition at the V&A. Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art explores the extraordinary work of Elsa Schiaparelli, tracing her influence from the 1920s through to the present day.
10 April 2026 - 18 October 2026
The King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, London, SW1A 1AA
A landmark exhibition celebrating the life, style and enduring influence of Queen Elizabeth II through fashion. Marking what would have been her 100th year, this major exhibition brings together one of the most important collections of British fashion ever assembled.
1 July 2026 - 27 September 2026
Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington
Celebrate the creativity, innovation and influence of women in printmaking at Lasting Impressions: Women Printmakers 1900 – Now, a fascinating free display at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Running until Sunday 27 September 2026, this inspiring exhibition showcases the work of 25 pioneering women artists whose prints have challenged conventions…
3rd Saturday monthly at 10:00 AM
Warsash Victory Hall, Warsash, Southampton , SO31 9HW
Calling local Sewists and Stitchers to Southampton! Mum & Daughter duo hold a sewing social in Warsash, Southampton each month called sewtime socials, we hire the Warsash Victory hall, all you have to do is bring along your machine and projects to spend time with others while sewing. Sewing in a group has been so rewarding, making friends, sharing ideas,…
11 September 2026 - 20 September 2026
Bath, Somerset, BA1
Step into the world of flowing gowns, delicate muslins, intricate trims and timeless Regency style at the iconic Jane Austen Festival in Bath. This isn't just a festival… it's a full celebration of historical fashion and craftsmanship. Expect to be completely inspired by: • Beautiful Regency dresses (think empire lines, soft gathers, fine fabrics) • Handm…
19 September 2026 - 20 September 2026
Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich, London, SE21 7BG
Dulwich Quilters are celebrating an impressive 40 years of quilting together with a special two-day exhibition at Bell House in Dulwich on 19 and 20 September 2026. The exhibition brings together pieces from the group's archives alongside a wide selection of newer work, giving visitors the chance to see both traditional and contemporary quilting under one…
23 September 2026 - 4 October 2026
St Margaret's Gallery, St Margaret's Church, St Benedict's Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4TU
Material Dialogues brings the work of Out of the Fold to St Margaret's Gallery in Norwich from 23 September to 4 October 2026. This contemporary textile exhibition brings together work by members of the established textile art group, exploring the creative possibilities of cloth, thread, stitch and mixed textile processes.
24 September 2026 - 26 September 2026
Westpoint Exeter, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1DJ
The Creative Craft Show & The Stitching Show returns to Westpoint Exeter from 24–26 September 2026, bringing three days of sewing, stitching, shopping and creative inspiration to Devon. It's a big day out for makers, with specialist exhibitors, demonstrations, guilds, workshops and plenty of opportunities to discover new supplies, techniques and ideas.
25 September 2026 - 26 September 2026
St Mary Magdalene Church, Church Lane, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6QN
Rectory Quilters of New Milton are bringing their Quilt Festival with Flowers & Music to St Mary Magdalene Church on 25 and 26 September 2026. Running across two days, the festival combines beautiful quilt displays with flowers, music, sewing-related shopping and fundraising for two very worthwhile local and national causes.
3 October 2026
Saltford Hall, Wedmore Road, Saltford, Bristol, BS31 3BY
World Textile Day West returns to Saltford Hall near Bristol on Saturday 3 October 2026 for a colourful celebration of textiles from around the world. With an exhibition and sale of fair trade textiles, specialist traders and a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere, this is a chance to see, touch and buy textiles with stories behind them rather than simply brows…
8 October 2026 - 11 October 2026
Alexandra Palace, London
Knit + Stitch London 2026 Knit + Stitch London 2026 takes place at the iconic Alexandra Palace, London, from 8th – 11th October 2026. One of the UK's most loved and most anticipated craft events is back — and this year it looks absolutely spectacular! If you've never been to Knit + Stitch before, 2026 is absolutely the year to change that. And if you're a…
9 October 2026 - 10 October 2026
The Assembly Room, The Council House, North Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1LQ
Chichester Quilters return with their 2026 Quilt Show at the Assembly Room in the heart of Chichester on Friday 9 and Saturday 10 October. The group brings together quilters ranging from absolute beginners to highly experienced makers, so this is a lovely opportunity to see the variety of work, techniques and ideas that grow out of a thriving local quilti…
11 October 2026
Chelsea Old Town Hall, Kings Road, London, SW3 5EE
The Textile Society's London Antique & Vintage Textile Fair takes place at Chelsea Old Town Hall, Kings Road, London, SW3 5EE, on Sunday 11th October 2026, running from 10:00am – 4:30pm. London, this one is for you! One of the most prestigious antique textile fairs in the country lands in one of the capital's most beautiful venues, and it is absolutely no…
14 October 2026 - 22 November 2026
Forge Mill Needle Museum & Bordesley Abbey Visitor Centre, Needle Mill Lane, Riverside, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8HY
Freeform brings the work of the Westhope Lace Group to Forge Mill Needle Museum in Redditch from 14 October to 22 November 2026, offering a fresh look at what lace can be. Rather than treating lacemaking as something fixed in the past, the exhibition explores how traditional skills can be pushed in new directions through colour, structure, texture and con…
16 October 2026 - 18 October 2026
Three Counties Showground, Severn Hall, Malvern, Worcestershire
The Autumn Quilting & Sewing Show, Malvern takes place at Three Counties Showground, Severn Hall, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW, from 16th – 18th October 2026. As the leaves start to turn and the cosy season kicks in, what could be more perfect than spending a few hours surrounded by beautiful quilts and gorgeous fabric? This one is an absolute autumn…
17 October 2026
Memorial Hall, Marford Road, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, AL4 8AY
Mead Quilters are holding their 2026 exhibition at Memorial Hall in Wheathampstead on Saturday 17 October, bringing together work from this friendly Hertfordshire quilting group. The group's members range from complete beginners through to skilled and experienced quilters, so expect plenty of variety and lots of ideas to take back to your own sewing room.
17 October 2026
Christ Church, Jubilee Square, Woking, GU21 6YG
Surrey Sews | SewFizzTeaCated 2026 SewFizzTeaCated 2026, hosted by the wonderful @surreysews community, takes place at Christ Church, Jubilee Square, Woking, GU21 6YG, on Saturday 17th October 2026, from 1:30pm – 5:00pm. If you ask us, this is one of the most gloriously named sewing events of the year — and it absolutely lives up to it! A sewing-themed af…
17 October 2026 - 18 October 2026
Rookesbury Park, Southwick Road, Wickham, Hampshire, PO17 6HT
Meon Valley Quilters are celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2026 with a special exhibition of members' work at Rookesbury Park, Wickham, on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October. Founded in January 2001, the group has grown to more than 100 members, making this anniversary exhibition a lovely opportunity to see work produced by a large and enthusiastic loc…
17 October 2026 - 18 October 2026
The Allendale Community Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1AS
A brand-new two-day Needlework Fiesta is coming to The Allendale Community Centre in Wimborne on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October 2026. With two days devoted to needlework and textile-related traders, this new event is a particularly nice addition to the autumn calendar – and admission for visitors is completely free.
17 October 2026
Shirley Methodist Church, Eldon Avenue, Shirley, Croydon, CR0 8SD
Shirley Quilters are holding their 2026 exhibition at Shirley Methodist Church in Croydon on Saturday 17 October. Alongside the quilts themselves there will be traders, refreshments and a raffle, making this more than simply a walk-around exhibition and a nice opportunity to spend a few hours with fellow sewing and quilting enthusiasts.
17 October 2026
Guthrie & Ghani 169 Alcester Road, Birmingham, B13 8JR
The g&g Charity Event 2026 takes place at Guthrie & Ghani and Moseley Village, Birmingham, on Saturday 17th October 2026, running from 10:00am – 4:30pm. Mark your calendars because this one is an absolute joy — a free, welcoming, community-first day out for sewing lovers of all levels, right in the heart of one of Birmingham's most vibrant neighbourhoods!…
22 October 2026 - 25 October 2026
SEC Centre, Exhibition Way, Glasgow, Scotland, G3 8YW
The Creative Craft Show & The Stitching Show arrive at Glasgow's SEC from 22–25 October 2026, bringing four days of supplies, demonstrations, workshops and creative inspiration under one roof. One admission ticket also gives visitors access to Simply Christmas, so there's a lot to explore if you fancy making a full day of it.
29 October 2026 - 31 October 2026
The Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6QN
Stitching4All & Craft4Crafters takes over the Bath & West Showground from 29–31 October 2026 for three days packed with textiles, sewing, supplies and creative inspiration. The combined show covers sewing and textile crafts alongside a wider range of creative hobbies, with specialist exhibitors, workshops and plenty of opportunities to stock up for those…
5 November 2026 - 7 November 2026
Newmarket Racecourse, Rowley Mile Drive, Newmarket
The Autumn Quilting & Sewing Show, Newmarket takes place at Newmarket Racecourse, Rowley Mile Drive, Newmarket, CB8 0TF, from 5th – 7th November 2026. What better way to shake off those November blues than a gorgeous three-day quilting and sewing show at one of the most iconic racecourses in the country? Yes please! 🍂
12 January 2027 - 13 January 2027
Business Design Centre 52 Upper Street Islington London N1 0QH
Make it British Live! at The London Textile Fair 2027 Discover the very best of British textile and garment manufacturing at Make it British Live!, taking place alongside The London Textile Fair on 12th & 13th January 2027 at London's Business Design Centre. Making its long-awaited return, Make it British Live! brings together UK manufacturers, makers and…
15 January 2027 - 16 January 2027
The Lady Eastwood Centre, Newark Showground, Lincoln Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire
The Newark Quilting & Sewing Show takes place at The Lady Eastwood Centre, Newark Showground, Lincoln Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2NY, on 15th – 16th January 2027. Kick off your new year in the best possible way — surrounded by beautiful quilts, brilliant suppliers, and a community of fellow makers who just get it. January has never looked so good!
28 January 2027 - 30 January 2027
South of England Showground, Selsfield Road, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, West Sussex
The Ardingly Quilting & Sewing Show takes place at the South of England Showground, Selsfield Road, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6TL, from 28th – 30th January 2027. If you're based in the South East and you've been waiting for a brilliant quilting show to land on your doorstep — this is the one! A gorgeous three-day show in the heart of Wes…
5 February 2027 - 6 February 2027
Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys
The Welsh Quilting & Sewing Show takes place at the Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3SY, on 5th – 6th February 2027. Wales, we've got you covered! 🏴 This brilliant two-day show at one of the most iconic showgrounds in the UK is the perfect way to see out the winter in style — surrounded by beautiful quilts, wonder…
18 February 2027 - 20 February 2027
Great Yorkshire Showground, Exhibition Hall 2, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
The Harrogate Quilting & Sewing Show takes place at the Great Yorkshire Showground, Exhibition Hall 2, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8NZ, from 18th – 20th February 2027. Harrogate in February — tea rooms, gorgeous architecture, and now a brilliant three-day quilting show to add to the mix! This is one of the biggest and best shows in the calendar and if…
11 March 2027 - 14 March 2027
National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham
Step into a world of creativity at Sewing for Pleasure, returning to the National Exhibition Centre from Thursday 11th – Sunday 14th March 2027 This much-loved event brings together everything we adore about sewing, textiles and making — all under one roof. Even better? Your ticket gives you access to three incredible shows in one, making it a full day (o…
18 March 2027 - 21 March 2027
Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 0QH
The Stitch Festival 2027 returns to the Business Design Centre, Islington, London, from 18th – 21st March 2027 for four days of dressmaking, embroidery, sewing, needlecraft, crochet, knitting and more. It's one of those events that feels like a proper treat for anyone who loves textiles, fabrics and making, with the official site describing it as London's…
8 April 2027 - 10 April 2027
Newmarket Racecourse, Rowley Mile Drive, Newmarket
The Spring Quilting & Sewing Show, Newmarket takes place at Newmarket Racecourse, Rowley Mile Drive, Newmarket, CB8 0TF, from 8th – 10th April 2027. Spring has sprung and what better way to celebrate than a gorgeous three-day quilting and sewing show at one of the most iconic racecourses in the country! 🌸 After a long winter of stitching, this is the fee…
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