thread... a festival of textiles 2024 programme

thread... a festival of textiles programme

Sat 08 June 2024

A celebration of all things textiles, from sewing and macramé to printing and embroidery.

welcome

Welcome textile enthusiasts to our 12th 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 65 stalls in thread’s curated marketplace where you can buy from your favourite fabric shops, stitching vendors, and haberdashers. Our stallholders are experts in their field and are on hand to inspire whether you’re a crafting newbie or an experienced maker.

Did you know that 2024 is the International Year of Batik? At almost 2000 years old, it is the oldest resist method of decorating fabric! Find out more from batik artist and Overseas Representative of the Batik Guild, Rosi Robinson, as part of our free programme of talks running throuhgout the day.

Join the free drop-in sessions in the undercroft and learn how to weave a coaster with Farnham Crafts Quarter, and discover the art of Kumihimo, a traditional Japanese artform of making braids and cords with Mairi Gillies. Enjoy the display of fashion and textiles by students from Farnbrough College of Technology in the Long Kiln Gallery.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Caroline, Jo, Madeleine & Eloise

The Craft Team

front cover image: Chris Malbon

Farnham has been a World Craft Town since June 2020 following a successful application by Farnham Maltings and Farnham Town Council to the World Craft Council. The award is in recognition of the special role that craft plays in our community.

talks & more

Woman Grows Jeans: How Listening to Plants Made British

Fashion History

Talk: 10am

Long Kiln Gallery

Join clothing activist Justine Aldersey-Williams to hear how she recently made fashion history.

Archipelago Woven

Textiles

Talk: 2pm

Long Kiln Gallery

Renowned textile enthusiast, Doreen Gittens, will be talking about her textile career and company Archipelago Textiles.

The History of Batik: Traditional & Contemporary Talk: 11am

Long Kiln Gallery

What is batik? Where does it originate from? Find out with a talk and demonstration from Rosi Robinson.

Wedding Dress

Upcycling

Talk: 3.15pm

Long Kiln Gallery

Join sustainable bespoke wedding dress designer Caroline Arthur as she shares ideas on how to revitalise your old gown.

Understanding Dress Making Patterns

Talk: 12.30pm

Long Kiln Gallery

Join Clare Blackmore-Davies for a myth-busting talk through the dark art of deciphering dress making patterns.

Farnbrough College of Technology

Long Kiln Gallery

Discover the amazing works of fashion and textiles by local students.

talks & more

Coaster Weaving 9.30am-12.30pm

Undercroft

Join Farnham Crafts Quarter to enjoy this simple activity of weaving on a small scale.

Free drop-in

Rosi Robinson

Riverside Café

Beautiful batik artwork by artist Rosi Robinson.

Kumihimo

1pm-5pm

Undercroft

Join weaving technician extraordinaire Mairi Gillies, where you will learn how to make your own Kumihimo bracelet.

Free drop-in

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.

Young Quilters

South West Kiln

Learn how to make a split nine patch block with the Young Quilters!

Free drop-in

Ask at box office for last-minute workshop availability

Thank you to Janome for their continued support in loaning us sewing machines for our workshops.

Please check in at the box office in the foyer 10 minutes before your workshop. All workshops require pre-booking, please check availability at the box office.

courtyard kiln

Introduction to Free Motion

Embroidery

Laura Rose Kimber

east wing dance studio 1

east wing dance studio 2

Embroider a Napkin

Alice Burnhope

Screen Print & Stitch a Decorative Bird

Jule Mallet

No Stright

Lines Machine

Embroidered

Brooch

Thimble & Thrift

Appliqué

Wall-Hanging

Alice Burnhope

Screenprinted Gift

Tags

Jule Mallet

Bordered Cushion

Sacha Boxall

Jaipur Pattern

Printing

The Indian Block Print Co.

Hand Sewn

Eco-Dyed Fabric

Pebbles

Jule Mallet

east wing workshop 9.30am 12pm 2pm/2.30pm

Introduction to Screen Printing

Institches

Discover the Magic of Batik

Rosi Robinson

meeting room 2

Gingham Quilting

Brigitte Gillespie

new wenham room

Two Piece Collar

Masterclass

Miss Maker

Hand Bead & Stitch a Sardine

Decoration

Sewyeah Social Club

Make a Log Cabin

Block with Fabric Scraps

Up00cycled

Zips Masterclass

Miss Maker

great hall exhibitors

Aneela Hoey

Unique functional pouch sewing patterns and finished goods.

Deborah Collum Love Art

Original textile art capturing the British countryside through all four seasons.

Unique hand-painted fully washable buttons. Incomparable Accessories

Dovetailed London

African wax print fabric and sewing company.

Sustainably luxurious fabrics to inspire your creations. Lamazi Fabrics

Caroline Barnes Ceramics

Handmade porcelain buttons, brooches and needleminders.

Eliza Conway

Pure wool fabric, yarn and vintage textile treasures.

Maven Patterns

Independent sewing patterns and gorgeous deadstock trimmings.

Colette Moscrop

Simple designs handprinted onto linen for embroidery and quilting.

Japanese cottons for patchwork and interior design. Euro Japan Links

Modern fabric including Lori Holt, Aurifil thread.

Oakapple Haberdashery

Oakapple Haberdashery

Olive Road

London

Vintage fabric shop.

Saneymi Handcrafted

Hand blockprinted, painted, embroidered and woven textiles, scarves and throws.

The Draper’s Daughter

Online store selling a thoughtfully curated collection of modern designer fabrics.

The Quilt Shop

Huge range of sewing and patchwork tools.

The Fabric Fox

Modern, colourful quilting cotton fabrics and sewing accessories.

The Silk Route

Sales of quality silks in small pieces and by the metre.

Sew Creative Fabrics and workshops.

The Indian Block Print Co.

A huge range of Indian wooden printing blocks and supplies.

Thread and Mercury

Tapestry and needlepoint kits and unique accessories.

Stitch-School

Celebrating embroidery through kits, workshops and community events.

The Little Bunny Studio

British wildlife inspired fine art drawings and freehand machine embroidery.

Treasure Kave Embroidery

A modern hand embroidery business, with colourful, whimsical and nature inspired kits.

Vikasspace

Embroidery kits and accessories.

Flying Bobbins

Sewing and dressmaking kits with easy to follow video tutorials.

Madder Cutch & Co

Handprinted linen using sustainably sourced plant dyes.

cellar bar exhibitors

Contemporary needlework kits and glorious haberdashery.

Imogen Melissa

Beaded embroidery and jewellery kits, beads and supplies.

Missy Mop Fabrics

Specialises in sustainably sourced and true vintage fabrics and trims.

A smorgasbord of vintage haberdashery.

Sewyeah Social Club

Cheerful and colourful embroidery projects.

Saving good people from bad fabric. Fabrics

Kallosphere Creative

Acrylic sewing, craft templates, bespoke commissions, fabulous fabrics and interesting haberdashery.

Fully stocked fabric shop, Aurifil thread distributor and local tutor. Sunflowerstitches

Jill Frost Vintage

Galore

Ann’s Orchard

The Bam’s Art Shop

Colourful African baskets and totes ideal for days out shopping, picnics and more!

Dhurata Davies

Modern sewing patterns with functionality and purpose at heart.

Screens4Printing

Thermal screens perfect for printing finely detailed images.

The Joyful Crafting Company

Focusing on needle minder banners, cross stitch kits and accessories.

Good Fabric

Online fabric store selling sustainable fabrics and haberdashery.

Birdy & Blue Fabrics

Bright cotton fabrics, haberdashery, and handmade fabric gifts. Campervan in courtyard outside!

exhibitors

Independantly designed dressmaking patterns, fabrics and haberdashery.

Exciting courses for lovers of textiles, dyeing, stitching and sketchbooks.

Buttons, bowls and more inspired by the coast.

Fun, beautiful, quality 100% cotton fabrics to brighten your day.

tindle studio exhibitors

Sew Me Something

LilliputWight

InStitches

The Fabric Townhouse

Sustainable sewing for the modern maker. Bornella Fabrics

Handwoven homewares and weaving workshops. Dobby & Rose

Hannah Issi

Beautiful quality homeware and accessories printed on natural organic cotton.

Linen threads and fabric, handmade craft accessories. Namolio

Indie sewing patterns and bright dressmaking fabric. Emporia Patterns

Rebecca’s Aix Home

Antique and vintage textiles for your home and for crafting.

Handmade haberdashery and accessory business. Ethel and Joan

Blank fabric books, patterns and embellishments. Stitchbook Studio

Colourful printed homewares, accessories and gifting designed in Oxfordshire.

Sewing supplies and courses. The Stitching Room

Wild Floss Embroidery

Modern abstract hand embroidery kits, creating colour and exciting textures.

barley room exhibitors

Tasha Samasuwo

Respectively made by hand fabric.

Modern fabric shop in Basingstoke and Sewcial Retreat in Surrey.

Thimble & Thrift

Homeware, stationery, lamps and gifts with free machine embroidery. Lots of frivolous frippery!

Handmade pure new wool rugs. Look and Hatch

Sewing patterns, kits and hand printed fabric.

Luxury knitted accessories designed and made in Great Britain.

and mix style mini skein shop.

Pattern Paper Scissors

Joyful fabrics for all and feel-good, modern sewing patterns for kids.

Colourful quilt kits, fabrics and patterns. Stockists of Kaffe Fasset.

eat & drink

Food and drink is available to purchase from the foyer bar and riverside café, with ample seating in both spaces (including outside on our patio areas).

Choose from homemade soups served with artisan sourdough, open-faced 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.

Cloth Atelier

Miss Knit Nat

Purple Stitches

Sewgirl

Pick

Silly Little Sheep Yarns

Sugar Bowl Crafts

ground floor first floor

across the courtyard to east wing workshop, meeting room 2, east wing dance studio 1 & 2

green highlights where workshops, talks and free participation takes place