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- Above & Below the Waves International Knitting Project
- Summer in the Park from the Quilters Guild of the British Isles
- Afghanistan Inspiration UK Entries
- Jewellery & Papercraft Demonstrations
- The Undoing of the Corsett
- Glimpses of the Swinging Sixties
- Keeping it Hot! from the National Needlework Archive
- Itch to Stitch with Jane Greenoff
- Embroiderers Guild Display & Bookshops
- College Displays
- FREE! Quick & Easy Mini Workshops
- FREE! Programme of Talks
'Must-visit' shows for all creative crafters!
Lots of special features plus FREE workshops, talks & demonstrations to enjoy as you stock up on your creative craft supplies!
Visit the popular Creative Stitches & Hobbycrafts shows and discover all the latest ideas and innovations in the world of creativity from hundreds of new and established crafts!
Find everything you need for your own creative crafts from a superb range of exhibitors.
Summer in the Park
A selection of exclusive quilts on a theme of 'Summer in the Park' from members of the Quilters Guild of the British Isles which have been exhibited at the beautiful Rufford Abbey Country Park, Nottinghamshire over the summer.
Keeping it hot!
A National Needlework Archive competition brings together a delightful collection of reproduction and Contemporary designed tea cosies, displayed Alongside original vintage pieces and patterns.
The Undoing of the Corset
Follow the fascinating history of underwear, showing how it shaped the changing outlines of fashion and became ever more freer as women gained more and more rights.
Above and Below the Waves Knitting Display
Alison Murray is the mastermind behind the international knitting project 'Above and Below the Waves' which will raise thousands of pounds for the RNLI's Train One - Save Many campaign. Alison's installation will include a three dimensional undersea tunnel, waves, a beach, mermaids, jelly fish and fisherman, plus much more…so submerse yourself in this unique creation, dip your toe in the woolly sea, 'swim' in the knitting and don't forget to bring your children for a once in a lifetime experience - exclusively at ICHF Events' creative shows.
Jewellery & Papercraft Demonstrations
Plenty of encouragement and ideas will be found at the on-stand jewellery making and papercrafts demonstrations showing you just how to get those special effects and finishes using a wide range of different materials and papers. A great chance to learn from the experts and get an answer to all those questions you have been wanting to ask!
FREE! Quick & Easy Workshops & Talks
There will be a programme of Talks and Workshops each day of the show. Just turn up and take your seat. For more details, check out this page a couple of weeks before each show.
Guilds, Federations & Societies
Click here for a full list of Guilds, Federations & Societies at our Exeter show.
Afghanistan Inspiration
Be truly inspired by the UK entries for this amazing Afghan-German humanitarian embroidery initiative, supported by Madeira Germany.Visit www.oneearthtextiles.co.uk for more details.
Glimpses of the Swinging Sixties
'Glimpses of the Swinging Sixties' was the theme for the prestigious Stitch/Madeira embroidery competition 2010. Here's your chance to see the winners, plus the best of the rest.
Itch to Stitch Workshops
Jane Greenoff and the Cross Stitch Guild will be at the show with Jane's popular 'Itch to Stitch' workshops for all cross stitchers and counted thread enthusiasts.
Embroiderers Guild
The Embroiderers Guild will be travelling from Hampton Court Palace to our Exeter show with a very special display plus their popular Guild Bookshop.
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