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Cutting edge Textile Art to excite and inspire!
A Textile Artist's Paradise………
Don't miss Britain's biggest and brightest textile craft show! Sewing for Pleasure brings you all the latest cutting edge designs and innovative supplies for the many exciting textile crafts around - from quilting to shibori! With over l50 exhibitors demonstrating and showing thousands of products, plus lots of inspirational displays and expert advice from members of the UK Guilds, you are sure to find lots of new ideas for your own creations.
Glimpses of China
A chance to see the fabulous winning entries, plus the 'Best of the rest' from the 2008 STITCH/Madeira Embroidery competition. These wonderful embroideries are normally only seen at our Fashion Embroidery & Stitch show. The theme 'Glimpses of China', evoked images from the Great Wall, Ming dynasties, padi fields and of course the Olympics 2008.
'Showtime' Mrs Henderson Presents
Step back in time with our original costumes from the wonderful British film 'Mrs Henderson Presents', featuring outfits from the all-star cast including Academy Award nominees Judi Dench and Bob Hoskins, plus Will Young and Thelma Barlow (Mavis in Coronation Street). See also, the spectacular showgirls' costumes from the Windmill Theatre, which controversially put naked girls on the stage!
Poetry in Stitches 2 
Following the enormous success of Poetry in Stitches 1, the National Needlework Archive invited professional and amateur textile artists to take part in Poetry in Stitches 2. The object is to combine textile art with poetry, which is then exhibited together with the poem that inspired them. Here is your opportunity to see the pictures exhibited as a complete collection, before they are subsequently exhibited in smaller groups, or individually, in public places such as hospitals.
Catwalk Fashion Shows
Exciting Catwalk Fashion Shows, once again hosted by Brenda Killigrew and the Inkberrow Design Centre, will take place daily at 11.00, 13.00 and 15.00 These lively shows give our many talented students and exhibitors the chance to show off their fabulous creations.
Out of the Shadows into the Light
In 2007 the Quilters Guild of the British Isles set a Guild Challenge, in conjunction with Makower UK, on a theme of 'Out of the Shadows Into the Light'. Entrants could make a quilt, a three-dimensional item or a piece of clothing, relevant to the theme and reflecting the Guild's move into a wider public arena. ICHF are pleased to be able to present the winners and entrants' pieces from the Challenge.
Designers Area 'Meet the Designers'
Ever wanted to know where the inspiration and ideas come from for the latest needlework designs? Here is your chance to ask! Make sure you visit the new Designers Area 'Meet the Designers' which will incorporate both new and well known designers who will be showing their latest collections.
Reclaim, Re-use, Recycle
In a time when 'Saving the Planet' is a very topical subject, this exciting display brings together work from artists that choose to create objects of beauty from reclaimed materials. Whether it's the hateful plastic carrier bag, drinks cans, old clothing, car parts or water bottles, these artists translate our everyday rubbish into desirable pieces of art.
The Great British PicKnit
In 2007, Aardman Animations (makers of Wallace & Gromit) approached us to work with them on a brand new knitting project, featuring their character Shaun the Sheep to raise money for the Wallace & Gromit Children's Foundation. With the help of visitors to our shows and also the general public, through the UKHKA (United Kingdom Hand-knitting Association) and Simply Knitting magazine, we are proud to unveil 'Shaun the Sheep's Great British PicKnit', a life-sized knitted display featuring Shaun the Sheep and friends, plus many knitted goodies, far too good to eat!
Workshops, Talks & Demonstrations
Try out a new skill at the daily programme of workshops, talks & demonstrations. No need to pre-book, just check the programme when you arrive. Details will also be on this web page a few weeks before the show.
All this and another show too…
 Your ticket to Sewing for Pleasure means you can also visit Hobbycrafts in Hall 11, completely FREE. Hobbycrafts is the ultimate hobby supply show for creative crafts where you will find inspiration and ideas from over l00 exhibitors. More details of this show can be found on the Hobbycrafts page.
Details may change due to unforeseen circumstances.
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