thread festival 2022 programme

thread... a festival of textiles Programme Sat 11 June 2022 9am – 5pm @threadfestival

introduction Welcome textile enthusiasts to this our 10th 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 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 a fascinating exhibition The Alchemy of Blue. There are also free talks to enjoy on needlework with embroidery demonstrations and pattern cutting. Printmaker Helen Locke will be in the Undercroft for drop-in heat press taster sessions and maltings resident textile experts Alice & Ginny will be in the Foyer for sewing chat.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Caroline, Jo and Madeleine The Craft Team

Farnham was granted World Craft Town status in June 2020 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.

what’s on?

The Alchemy of Blue

Fine Needlework

Maven Patterns

Exhibition: Glass Box and Long Kiln Gallery A contemporary handwoven and custom-dyed textile installation featuring luxurious natural fibres.

Talk and Demo: 10.30am Long Kiln Gallery Rosie McKellar’s embroidery journey from New Zealand to studying at the Royal School of Needlework.

Talk: 12pm Long Kiln Gallery In conversation with Mrs M and Olive Road London, tips and inspiration for all your pattern conundrums.

Helen Locke

Alice & Ginny

Demo: Undercroft Drop-in and join printmaker Helen to try heat transfer in the heat press. This exciting process enables the transfer of expressive marks made with heat.

Foyer Maltings’ resident textile duo Alice and Ginny will be on hand in our Foyer for sewing chat and to answer your questions. front cover image: Brie Harrison

workshop schedule

Natural Yarn Dyeing with British Wool 9.30am-12.30pm East Wing Workshop This workshop is an introduction to the techniques and methods of natural yarn dyeing with Ria Burns.

Sewing Techniques Zips, Collars & Pockets 10am-1pm Courtyard Kiln Claire Tyler will teach you a trio of dressmaking techniques.

Sewing with Stretch Jarrah Sweatshirt 1.30pm-5.30pm East Wing Workshop Join award-winning teacher Charlotte Newland and learn all the tips and tricks to sew with knits/stretch fabrics.

Ask box office for last-minute workshop availability

Bargello Planter 2pm-4pm Dance Studio One Learn the basics of the retro craft of Bargello thanks to author and craft brand owner Nerrisa Pratt.

A-Z Embroidery Workshop 2pm-4pm East Wing Workshop Learn and practice six embroidery stitches and be introduced to the complete alphabet of stitches with Melanie from Stitch-School.

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

great hall exhibitors

Cloud Craft

The loveliest supplies and kits for modern embroidery. cloudcraft.co.uk

Cocoon&Me

Specialise in contemporary craft kits and recycled yarn. cocoonandme.com

Colette Moscrop

Simplistic designs screen-printed onto linen. colettemoscrop.com

Jill Frost Vintage Dovetailed London Ltd

African print fabric, fat quarter bundles, scrap bags and sewing patterns. dovetailed.co.uk

Maven Patterns

Maven Patterns is an independent sewing pattern company. mavenpatterns.co.uk

Eliza Conway

Hoya Obscura

Pure wool yarn and fabric and vintage textile treasures.

Vintage yarn and embroidery patterns for heirloom stitching.

elizaconway.co.uk

studioflax.co.uk

Oakapple Haberdashery

Olive Road London

Modern fabric with a Vintage fabrics from hint of vintage. the 1950s to 1990s. oakapple haberdashery.co.uk

oliveroad.london

Jill Frost Vintage

Vintage haberdashery to inspire traditional or modern creativity. jillfrostvintage

Rachel John Extreme Textiles

Extreme knitting & crochet, wonderful unusual natural wool materials. racheljohn.co.uk

Saneymi Handcrafted

Handprinted cotton and silk scarves in natural dyes. saneymi.com

The Fabric Fox

Modern and colourful quilting cotton fabrics and sewing accessories. thefabricfox.co.uk

cellar bar exhibitors

Sewgirl

The Arty Crafty Place

The Draper’s Daughter

Indie dressmaking Thoughtfully curated Indian wooden and accessory sewing printing blocks, paints, stylish fabrics and patterns and kits. patterns for the fabric and kits. modern maker. theartycraftyplace.co.uk drapersdaughter.com sewgirl.co.uk

The Maker’s Atelier

Stylish sewing patterns and an inspirational magazine. themakersatelier.com

Ann’s Orchard

The Quilt Shop

Til The Sun Goes Down

An extensive range of Vintage inspired dressmaking fabrics sewing and quilting and sewing patterns. tools. thequiltshop.co.uk

Fabrics Galore

tilthesungoesdown.com

Helen Steele

Unique needlework kits and haberdashery.

Saving good people from bad fabric.

Original screen printed fabrics on cotton and linens.

annsorchard.co.uk

fabricsgalore.co.uk

helen-steele.com

Pins and Needles

Dressmaking fabrics and patterns for the discerning maker. pinsandneedlesgrayshott.co.uk

Dhurata Davies Patterns

Modern sewing patterns with functionality and purpose at heart. dhuratadavies.com

UCA

In support of Ukraine the University for the Creative Art’s textile department fabric sale.

Sew Creative Ltd.

Fine fabric, workshops, haberdashery and machines. sewcreative.org.uk

InStitches

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

tindle studio exhibitors

Imogen Melissa

tannery exhibitors

Imogen Melissa is the home of beady goodness. imogenmelissa.com

LilliputWight

ParrsFreeMotion Rulers

Coastal inspired Parrs free motion buttons, stitch markers rulers. and project bowls. lilliputwight.co.uk

Bunney & Thread

One To one sewing and embroidery machine tuition. bunneyandthread.com

parrsfreemotionrulers. com

Changs

Beautiful handmade indigo fabrics and kits. changsfabrics.com

Emporia Fabric

Indie pattern and fabric shop selling vibrant dressmaking materials. emporia-fabric.co.uk

Sand & Stars

We create hand applique patterns, workshops and products. sandandstars.co.uk

Cloth Atelier

Kim Edith Stitchbook Studio

La La With Love

Blank fabric books and stitchbook kits.

Passionate about planet & people friendly yarns & fibres. stitchbookstudio.com lalawithlove.co.uk

The Bargello Edit

Retro kits for modern makers.

barley room exhibitors

Antique and vintage textiles, linens and kantha quilts. rebeccasaixhome.com

Caroline Barnes

Handmade porcelain buttons. cbceramics.co.uk

thebargelloedit.com

Dotty Designs

Rebecca’s Aix Home

Fine Needlework

Respectful Textile home and craft Embroidery kits and handcrafted cloth storage. supplies. and textile journeys to India. etsy.com/dottydesignsuk clothatelier.com fineneedlework.co.uk

Miss Knit Nat

Luxury knitted accessories made in Great Britain. missknitnat.com

Purple Stitches ltd

Suitably Vintage

Modern fabric shop and sewing retreat.

Antique and vintage textiles for creative stitchers.

purple-stitches.com

suitablyvintage.co.uk

Thimble & Thrift

Homeware, stationery, lamps and gifts with free machine embroidery. thimbleandthrift.co.uk

Titch Stitch

Chunky cross stitch kits for the modern maker. titchstitchuk.etsy.com

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, open 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

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courtyard

undercroft undercroft

maltings stores

cellar bar foyer box office

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foyer bar

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tindle studio

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barley room

tannery

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