National Embroidery Awards 2025

National Embroidery Awards 2025

The National Embroidery Awards 2025   Announcing the exciting all-new National Embroidery Awards, inviting entries from all corners of the community to celebrate the incredible artistry and diversity of embroidery. • Open to anyone In Education and Not in...
The Red Dress

The Red Dress

The Red Dress   Prepare to be captivated as the world-famous Red Dress arrives at the NEC! This incredible global collaborative embroidery project, initiated by British artist Kirstie Macleod, has become a platform for self-expression and an opportunity for...
Sewing and Crafting Workshops

Sewing and Crafting Workshops

Sewing and crafting workshops:   A great selection of textile workshops for all abilities including sewing, needle felting, crochet, macramé and printing are available to pre-book online. To make sure you secure yourself a place on one of these popular sessions...
Diversity – Contemporary Quilt

Diversity – Contemporary Quilt

Diversity – Contemporary Quilt   Contemporary Quilt is a special interest group within the Quilters’ Guild. Members are a diverse collection of quilters and textile artists, working at the cutting edge of their practice, creating innovative and dynamic art....
The Saturday Catwalk Takeover

The Saturday Catwalk Takeover

The Saturday Catwalk Takeover   On Saturday 15th March, our Textile Stage transforms into a fun fashion runway hosting the amazing talents of sewists up and down the country. Check out the programme closer to the show date and sit down and enjoy catwalk sessions...
The Proud Lounge 2025

The Proud Lounge 2025

The Proud Lounge   This fun colourful space was a huge hit at Sewing for Pleasure this year and it’s back, even bigger and better for 2025. Sponsored by Aurifil and Brother this space celebrates inclusivity and diversity, embracing individuals no matter how they...