thread...a festival of textiles 2014
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Fri 26 & Sat 27 September 2014Catalogue of Exhibitors
Illustration by Emma Block, commissioned by Farnham Maltings
...a festival of textiles
We are so pleased to be welcoming you to the second thread, our festival of textiles. Showcasing a rich mix of artisan fabrics, sewing kits and haberdashery items, and a marketplace offering the ingredients for all manner of sewing projects. So whether you’re a seasoned stitcher, or just starting out, you will find all the tools to get started, as well as inspired ideas from the most exciting practitioners working today.
Those eager to get making will relish the chance to pick up a signed copy of the latest book from What Delilah Did, Storyland Cross Stitch. Festival-goers keen to delve deeper into the world of textiles will have the opportunity to hear expert talks offering insider knowledge, including author Tilly of Tilly and the Buttons on writing her latest user-friendly guide to sewing your own clothes for the new wave of DIY dressmakers, Love at First Stitch.Also, dressmaking tutor Sandra Rowles on understanding a commercial pattern, and curator and artist Matt Smith will talk about Unravelled, the arts organisation he co-leads, and his own practice. You will also find a broad selection of workshops, some are free to drop-in, others need to be paid for, please ask at our friendly Box Office for all of the details.
The cloakroom is based in the East Wing behind the Great Hall stage where you can leave your coats and bags to make your thread experience more comfortable.
As always we would like to thank everyone who has contributed towards thread including our supporters Liberty, Selvedge Magazine, Elphicks, Love Sewing Magazine and all the volunteers, groups, guilds, staff and individuals who have given their time. A special thank you to the rest of the craft team Amy Collins and Kate Shuttleworth for their hard work towards the Maltings festivals.
Keep up to date with all things thread at craft.farnhammaltings.com and on facebook and twitter at www.facebook.com/farnhammaltings and @maltingsfairs.
Lynsey Festival Organiser
welcome
Images: left Gather, right Nao Fukumoto
on display
Undercroft
Nao FukumotoShell in the beach, Silk low silk.
Gavin FryNaked In The Garden, 2014, hand embroidery on print.Aku Aku, 2014, paper collage. The Robe, 2014, hand embroidery on print.
Charlie BettsThe Academy, 2012, silk screen print.
Outside the Cellar Bar
Nao FukumotoKimono, Yellow shell Tate kasuri Kimono, 100%Silk.
Great Hall Stage
Alice & GinnyDisplay of work made by students from various sewing classes taught by Maltings’ tutors Alice & Ginny.
friday12noon - 6pm
Kick Start to Sewing workshop with Alice & GinnyLearn how to confidently use the sewing machine; from winding the bobbin and threading correctly to changing needles and practicing stitches. Long Kiln Gallery, 10am - 1pm, £25
Hand Embroidery workshop with Nancy NicholsonNancy will show some examples of her embroidery beginnings and show you the stitches you need to create your own stationary from one of Nancy’s sew kits East Wing Dance Studio, 2pm - 4pm, £25
Introduction to Quilting workshop with Farnham QuiltersLearn to quilt by making your own patchwork square in this free workshop. Please sign up at Box Office, places are limited. Suitable for adult beginners.Cellar Bar, 2pm-3pm, free
Blanket Stitch Applique workshop with Farnham QuiltersSpecifically designed for children this will introduce them to the decorative art of applique. Within the hour, your child will have
learnt a new skill and produced a coaster to take home.Sign up at Box Office, places are limited.Suitable for participants aged 8+Cellar Bar, 4pm-5pm, free
Make A Button Brooch workshop with Maltings Makers Textile NetworkCome and have a go at making your own brooch from buttons. All materials provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Cellar Bar, 12.30pm - 3.30pm, £2
Oops!...I’m Stitching Again, talk with artist and curator Matt SmithAs an artist who usually works with ceramics, it was a bit of a surprise when in 2011 I found myself picking up needle and thread after many years abscence. It wasn’t intentional, but the work needed to be made, and sewing was the only logical language to use. This illustrated talk will explore how and why stitch is sometimes the only option, and also show examples of textile by other artists commissioned during the Unravelling the Vyne, National Trust Project.Tindle Studio, 2pm - 3pm, free
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Please go to our Box Office located in the Foyer to book your place.
Lined Zip Pouch, workshop with Ray StitchLearn a host of sewing techniques and make your own fully lined pouch with a zip opening. Your teacher will be Gen West who co-runs the Ray Stitch Sewing School in Islington, London.Long Kiln Gallery,11am - 1pm, £25
Make A Tallis Collar, workshop with GatherSew a pretty and versatile collar with the designers at Gather. This class is a great way to brush up on your sewing skills or for beginners to gain more confidence. Long Kiln Gallery, 2pm - 4pm, £25
Eco-Friendly Screenprinting, workshop with Sarah WaterhouseLearn how to screen print on fabric using water based inks and eco-friendly fabrics. You’ll go home with several small pieces of your own printed cloth fabric which can be used for a sewing or patchwork project. East Wing Workshop, 2pm - 4pm, £25
Cardboard Handweaving, workshop with Nao FukumotoUse a simple homemade loom to quickly and easily learn how to make a warp and weft to create your own mini tapestry. For ages 4+, children to be accompanied by an adult.Cellar Bar, 4pm-5pm, Free,places are limited.
Introduction to Quilting, workshop, making a patchwork block with Farnham QuiltersLearn to quilt by making your own patchwork square in this free workshop. Suitable for adult beginners.Cellar Bar, 11am - 12noon and 3pm - 4pm,
Blanket Stitch Applique, workshop with Farnham QuiltersSuitable for 8 years+, participants to complete Young Quilter Registration FormCellar Bar, 1.30pm - 2.30pm, Free
Make A Button Brooch, with Maltings Makers Textile NetworkCome and have a go at making your own brooch from buttons. All materials provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Cellar Bar, 10.30am - 2pm, £2
How to Get the Best Out of a Dressmaking Pattern, a talk with Sandra RowlesDiscuss some of the assumptions made by pattern cutters and the parameters they use to size and shape patterns, Sandra will demonstrate a method of assessing a shift dress pattern to a given set of measurements.Tindle Studio, 11am - 12noon, free
The concept, creation and challenges of building and launching a textile brand, a talk with Betty & WalterA successful brand which includes an affordable lifestyle collection that is evocative, fun, colourful and fresh. Lisa’a designs have her on track to become one of the UK’s great British Designers.Tindle Studio, 1pm - 2pm, free
Love at First Stitch, a talk with Tilly and The ButtonsHave you ever dreamed of writing a craft book? Or are you just curious to know how they come to life? Find out what’s involved, as Tilly Walnes, author of the popular sewing blog Tilly and the Buttons, takes you behind the scenes. Tindle Studio, 3pm - 4pm, free
saturday10am - 5pm
Please go to our Box Office located in the Foyer to book your place.
Don’t miss exhibitors and activities in every highlighted room. The exhibitor directory is colour coded by room to help you find your way to your favourite stands.
ground floor
first floor
Contemporary and traditional fashion and interior printed textiles07811 [email protected]
Independent pattern company producing modern sewing patterns for women07815 [email protected]
Exciting courses for lovers of quilting, dyeing, sketchbooks and stitch01252 680199hazel.ryder@ntlworld.comwww.institchestextilecours-es.co.uk
Experimental work with wool, weathering and surface manipulation01483 [email protected]
Exquisite hand embroidered silk cushions, throws, bedcovers, lavender pillows01962 [email protected]
Exquisite contemporary embroidery kits, books and hand-stitched [email protected]
Colourful hand-woven accessories and quality hand-dyed embroidery threads07717 [email protected]
Sophie Pattinson What Delilah Did Zoe Acketts Textiles & Paint-box Threads
Individual contemporary porcelain buttons hand made in Staffordshire01538 [email protected]/hand-madebuttons
Pretty, vintage, eclectic, useful, inspirational!!01428 [email protected]
Jewellery with vintage hab-erdashery and stitching and lacemaking techniques07733 026077judith@judithbrownjewellery.co.ukwww.judithbrownjewellery.co.uk
Luxurious textiles handwoven in London07789 [email protected]
Jack Button Jill Frost Vintage Judith Brown Jewellery
Laura Adburgham
Craig Fellows Gather InStitches
Iona McKenzie Laycock
Barley RoomExhibitors
Silk Painting Demonstrations and ‘Have a Go’. All Welcome07958 [email protected]
Promoting spinning, weaving and dying with hands on opportunities01483 [email protected]
Surrey & London branch, Guild of Silk Painters
West Surrey Guild of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers
Buttons, sewing & knitting materials01252 [email protected]
Eclectic range of all types of embroidery and stitch01256 [email protected]
Watch demonstration of patchwork, quilting and have a go01252 [email protected]
Professional working group exhibiting and selling textiles and artwork01483 573949jule.mallett@btinternet.comwww.textilesnetwork.wordpress.com
Sue Gray / Squat and Baggage
Basingstoke Embroidery Gulid
Farnham Quilters Maltings Makers Textile Network
Printed bags & accessories, product of good value and quality02031 [email protected]
Original clothing and accessories from Morocco07904 [email protected]
Peddlers of vintage homewares, textiles and haberdashery07891 [email protected]
Supplies for textiles and mixed media by mail order01252 [email protected]
Betty & Walter Kitan The Old Haberdashery
Winifred Cottage Cellar Bar Exhibitors
TanneryExhibitors
Fabrics designed in London by Kate Marsden07986 [email protected]
1950s couture glass buttons by L. Nichols 1909-199302077 [email protected]
Contemporary embroidery kits for modern home07733 [email protected]
Made by Mrs M Nichols Buttons Nancy Nicholson Designs
Charming yet coquettishly edgy knitwear, clothing and fashion textiles07849 [email protected]
Beautiful supplies for modern hand stitching07806 [email protected]
Hand dyed, hand painted silk scarves, ties and accessories02084 [email protected]
Unique British textile home wares, gifts and range of fabrics07762 [email protected]
Crooked Knitwear Cloud Craft Hilary Collins
Jen Moules Designs
Mixed media textile paintings of landscapes, flowers, woodlands and seascapes07785 [email protected]
Exclusively luxurious hand and digitally printed silk accessories07757 [email protected]
Textile sculpture inspired by the Victorian cabinet of curiosity07860 [email protected]
Modern, retro and vintage inspired fabrics01306 [email protected]
Arleen Wild - The Art of Stitch
Amy George Textiles Boo and the Angel
Beloved Fabrics
Great Hall Exhibitors
Handmade sewing and knitting accessories, linen, thread and fabric07767 [email protected]
Namolio
Hand printed sustainable fabrics featuring bold and modern designs07511 [email protected]
A textile magazine and a collection of handmade items by featured designers02083 [email protected]
Limited edition woven scarves and blankets in merino lambswool01428 [email protected]
Quirky supplies for creative people07843 [email protected]
Practical art and craft bookseller07474 [email protected]
Genuine 100% British quality tweeds, textiles, homeware, luxury, unique, designer07912 [email protected]
Sells, services and repairs sewing and knitting machines01932 [email protected]
Sarah Waterhouse Selvedge Magazine Sarah Tyssen
SewSister
Online retailer of designer cottons, plush and other fabrics07793 [email protected]
Fabric, haberdashery and sewing school02077 [email protected]
Sewing and quilting supplies; fabric, notions, gadgets and more07887 [email protected]/sew-sam
Woven accessories for fashion and interiors01787 [email protected]
Rooftop Fabrics Ray Stitch Sew Sam
Sally Weatherill
Well Head Books Wide Eye Designs Woking Sewing Machine Shop
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