Tuesday, 10 February 2026

TexStyle textile and stitch festival.

 I’ve had notification of the TexStyle textile and stitch festival at Manchester Central Convention Complex on 14th and 15th March.

There will be workshops, talks, demonstrations, textile galleries and a marketplace.

Workshops are booking up quickly.

Discount available for groups of 10 or more.

Thursday, 5 February 2026

Pearlies! A History of Pearl Buttons and Pearly Kings and Queens

 I’m afraid there is another change to the programme as the March speaker has cancelled. On 3rd March the new speaker will be Jane Thomas an expert on pearl buttons who will give us a talk on their history and use. 



Saturday, 24 January 2026

February 3rd


 Unfortunately the booked speaker has had to cancel. 

Ruth Turner has bravely stepped into the breach and agreed to give a talk. I’m not sure of the topic at the moment but I’m certain it will be extremely interesting. Thanks Ruth.

Please bring your piece of mapmaking sewing with you and Stevie will give tips on making it into a page.




January 6th 2026

 Unfortunately this meeting had to be cancelled because of snow.