thread... a festival of textiles
exhibitor listing
Sat 10 June 2023
A celebration of all things textiles, from sewing to macramé, printing to embroidery and weaving.
welcome
Welcome textile enthusiasts to our 11th annual thread festival. We hope you enjoy your day joining with other like-minded crafters to learn new skills, meet the experts and to re-stock your fabric and haberdashery stash.
This programme will help you get the best out of your visit. There are over 50 stalls in thread’s curated marketplace where you can buy from your favourite fabric shops, stitching vendors, yarn purveyors, and haberdashers. Our stallholders are experts in their field and are on hand to inspire you whether you’re a crafting newbie or an experienced maker.
During the course of the day, take time out from the bustling marketplace to visit the Long Kiln Gallery to explore the works of textile artists Rezia Wahid and Sarah Ward and fashion and textiles students from Farnbrough College of Technology.
Enjoy our free programme of talks with tips on how to re-fashion your wardrobe with author Portia Lawrie, deep dive into all things denim with Sarah Ward, and be inspired by Rezia Wahid’s textile art. Plus, join Charlotte Bull in the Undercroft for free drop-in taster sessions in yarn wrapping.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Caroline, Jo and Madeleine The Craft TeamFarnham was granted World Craft Town status in June 2020 by the World Craft Council following a successful application by Farnham Maltings and Farnham Town Council. The award is in recognition of the special role that craft plays in our community.
front cover image: Parul Arora
talks & more
Re-Fashioned
Wardrobe
Talk: 11am
Long Kiln Gallery
Portia Lawrie will be sharing some thoughts on the potential of old clothes and how we can incorporate the textiles we already own.
Denim Making: Then & Now
Talk & Exhibition: 12pm
Long Kiln Gallery
Join Sarah Ward for a deep dive into all things denim! Sarah’s woven textiles will also be on display.
Rezia Wahid: Textile Artist
Talk: 2.30pm
Long Kiln Gallery
Rezia will be talking about her specialism in fine handwoven cloth weaving.
Yarn Wrapping
Undercroft
Drop-in and join Charlotte to try yarn wrapping. The techniques will draw upon traditional Ikat and resist dye methods.
Young Quilters
Southwest Kiln
Farnham Quilters will be in the Southwest Kiln all day. Please drop in and have a go at making part of a quilt.
Alice & Ginny
Foyer
Farnham Maltings’ resident textile duo
Alice and Ginny will be on hand in our Foyer for sewing chat and to answer your questions.
workshops
Introduction to 3D Bead Embroidery
9.30am-11am
Meeting Room 2
In this workshop you will learn a variety of 3D beading techniques to create your very own embroidered coral world.
Mixmedia Stitch
9.30am-11am & 2.30pm-4pm
East Wing Dance Studio 2
Experiment with water based inks and bleach on paper to create expressive marks and stitches.
Introduction to Natural Dyeing
10am-1pm
East Wing Workshop
Enter the magical world of colouring textiles with plants in this introductory workshop with sustainable textile artist Ginny Farquhar.
3D Paper Garland
10am-11.30am
Courtyard Kiln
Use a combination of patterned and plain paper, punches and sewing machines to create these beautiful paper garlands.
Screenprinting
11.30am-1pm
East Wing Dance Studio 2
A fun, hands-on printing workshop exploring the basic techniques needed to screenprint onto fabric.
Introduction to Decorative Stitches
11.30am-1pm
Meeting Room 2
Join Emma Homent to learn the rep, upright cross, brick, woven and rhodes cloud stitches. She’ll teach you all the basics to get started.
Drawing with Your Sewing Machine
12.30pm-2pm
Courtyard Kiln
Learn to draw with your sewing machine to create machine-embroidered images.
English Paper
Piecing
1.30pm-3pm
Meeting Room 2
Learn the basics of English paper piece patchwork in this gentle hand-sewing workshop. The perfect introduction to patchwork.
Block Printing
2pm-3.30pm
East Wing Workshop
Experience the joys of hand-printing your own fabric & paper using traditional Indian printing blocks.
Ask at box office for last-minute workshop availability
Make a Drop Sleeve
Top
2.30pm-6pm
Courtyard Kiln
Make the popular “Drop Sleeve Top” in this dressmaking workshop. The pattern is a gorgeous top with easy set-in sleeves.
Off-Loom Weaving
2.30pm-5.30pm East
Wing Dance Studio 1
Learn how to weave without a loom using a wooden board and a needle and thread.
Thank you to Janome for their continued support in loaning us sewing machines.
great hall exhibitors
Unique functional pouch sewing patterns and finished goods. aneelahoey.com
Simplistic designs handprinted onto linen for embroidery and quilting. colettemoscrop.com
Dovetailed London is an African wax print fabric and sewing company. dovetailed.co.uk
Pure wool fabric and yarn and vintage textile treasures. elizaconway.co.uk
A fabulous range of great quality fabric and sewing patterns.
fabricgodmother.co.uk
Refugee sewing project which enables people to make, alter and repair clothes.
Vintage haberdashery to inspire projects old and new!
@jillfrostvintage
LilliputWight
Coastal inspired buttons, stitch markers and project bowls.
lilliputwight.co.uk
Bright, modern fabric and thread with a hint of vintage.
oakapplehaberdashery.co.uk
Saneymi
Handprinted textiles scarves, kimonos and wash bags.
etsy.com/uk/shop/Saneymi
Sew Creative
Fabrics and workshops. sewcreative.org.uk
Aneela Hoey Fabric Godmother Oakapple Haberdashery Eliza Conway Oakapple Haberdashery Handcrafted Accessories Colette Moscrop Dovetailed London Ltd Jill Frost Vintage Guildford Refugee AidDressmaking patterns, fabric & haberdashery.
sewmesomething.co.uk
Unique
patterns.
studio7t7.co.uk
theavidseamstress.co.uk
Modern natural fabrics, independent sewing patterns and haberdashery. drapersdaughter.com
Modern, colourful quilting cotton fabrics and sewing accessories. thefabricfox.co.uk
Stylish fabrics and patterns for the modern maker. haberdasherbee.co.uk
A huge range of Indian wooden printing block and supplies. theindianblockprintco.com
Quality silks in small pieces and by the metre.
thesilkroute.co.uk
Up00cycled
Quirky haberdashery specialising in unique bias binding and labels.
thespeckyseamstress.com
Colourful, thoughtful and pretty delightful tapestry and bargello stitch kits. tinafrancis.co.uk
Beautiful hand embroidery kits to treasure for years to come. treasurekave.com
Textile designer/ creator and upcycler using natural dyes and ecoprinting. Up00cycled.etsy.com
The Indian Block Print Co.
The Silk Route
Sew Me Something Ltd.
The Avid Seamstress
Award-winning sewing pattern brand.
The Haberdasher Bee
The Fabric Fox
Treasure Kave Embroidery
The Specky Seamstress
Tina Francis
The Draper’s Daughter
bag sewing
Studio 7t7
cellar bar exhibitors
Contemporary needlework kits and glorious haberdashery. annsorchard.co.uk
Saving people from bad fabric. fabricsgalore.co.uk
Helen Steele
Original screen printed fabrics. helen-steele.com
Imogen Melissa
Imogen Melissa is the home of beady goodness.
imogenmelissa.com
Cornucopia of slippers to sew, mending materials, felt and more. joestoes.co.uk
Contemporary and vintage deadstock fabrics and haberdashery. missymopfabrics.co.uk
Fabrics and patterns for the discerning maker.
pinsandneedlesgrayshott.co.uk
Sewyeah Social Club
Embroidery pattern books and 100% wool felt kits.
sewyeahsocialclub.com
Silly Little Sheep Yarns
A pick-and-mix style mini skein yarn shop.
sillylittlesheep.etsy.com
tannery exhibitors
Workshop
A group of active and experienced textile artists.
weyvalleyworkshop.co.uk
Missy Mop Fabrics
Fabrics Galore
Ann’s Orchard
Joe’s Toes Ltd
Pins and Needles
Wey Valley
Injabulo
Modern sewing patterns with functionality and purpose at heart. dhuratadavies.com
Beautiful handmade baskets from Africa.
injabulo.com
Exciting courses for lovers of textiles, dyeing, stitching and sketchbooks. institchestextilecourses.co.uk
Handmade original textile artwork, cushions & lampshades. pingandlily.co.uk
Screens4Printing
Thermal screens for printing finely detailed images onto fabric, paper, etc. screens4printing.com
Sugar Bowl Crafts
We sell colourful quilt patterns, kits and fabric.
sugarbowlcrafts.com
tindle studio exhibitors
ArtsFindlay
Kits and fabric panels inspired by nature. artsfindlay.co.uk
Changs Fabrics
Handmade porcelain button sets, brooches and neeedle keepers. cbceramics.co.uk
Specialists in Asian Indigo fabrics and craft kits. changsfabrics.com
Emporia Fabric
Emporia is an indie sewing pattern and dressmaking fabric brand.
emporia-fabric.co.uk
Lush Cloth
An online fabric shop offering a distinctive and vibrant range of fabrics.
lushcloth.co.uk
Ping and Lily
Dhurata Davies Patterns InStitches
Caroline Barnes
Rebecca’s Aix Home
Vintage kantha quilts, antique linens, textiles and fabric bundles. rebeccasaixhome.com
Simple Crafted Life
Modern punch needle kits for beginners and beyond.
simplecraftedlife.com
Stitchbook Studio
Blank fabric books for textile scrapbooking. stitchbookstudio.com
barley room exhibitors
Respectfully handcrafted, block-printed and woven natural fibre cloth. clothatelier.com
Ethel and Joan
Handmade haberdashery and accessory business.
ethelandjoanshop.com
Miss Knit Nat
Luxury knitted accessories made in Great Britain.
missknitnat.com
Stitch-School The Bargello Edit
A collection of contemporary indie sewing patterns, fabric and kits. sewgirl.co.uk
Celebrates embroidery through kits, workshops and community events. stitch-school.com
The Bargello Edit creates retro kits for modern makers.
thebargelloedit.com
Purple Stitches ltd
Modern fabric shop and sewing retreat.
purple-stitches.com
The Stitching Room
The Stitching Room for sewing supplies and courses.
thestitchingroom.co.uk
Cloth Atelier SewgirlThimble & Thrift
Homeware, stationery, lamps and gifts with free machine embroidery. thimbleandthrift.co.uk
WovenMairi
Bold and joyful handwoven products made using recycled materials.
wovenmairi.com
Diana McKinnon - Riverside Café
London-based textile artist, working primarily in free motion embroidery. Her work over the past few years has focused on the natural cycle of seasonal changes in the English countryside. View her beautiful pieces in the Riverside Café while you take a break from your day at the festival.
riverside café
The café operates from both the foyer and riverside and there is ample seating in both areas. There is also outdoor seating on our patio areas.
Choose from homemade soups served with artisan sourdough, openfaced Danish sandwiches and freshly made main dishes. Our regular selection of hot and cold drinks is available together with fresh pastries from our supplier SØDT Bakery.
We can cater for gluten-free diets and other special dietary requirements, please speak to a server.
ground floor
great hall stage
across the coutyard to east wing workshop, meeting room 2, east wing dance studio 1 & 2
great hall
courtyard
undercroft
undercroft
riverside café foyer bar
foyer
maltings stores box office
cellar bar
lift cellar bar
green highlights where workshops, talks and free participation takes place
first floor
lift
long kiln talks & exhibitions
barley room
entrance
courtyard kiln workshops
tindle studio
lift
tannery
southwest kiln workshops
