Events and workshops in March

There’s plenty going on this month around the UK to keep all you knitters busy! Here’s a handful of dates for your diaries.

Jersey Textile Showcase
5th-11th
Jersey Textile Showcase promises a jam-packed week-long programme of half day and full day workshops with inspirational tutors from the UK and Europe, talks, a Gala Dinner and awards ceremony, a fashion show and more! You can even take part by entering The Open Competition or The Charity Challenge. Visit www.theharbourgalleryjersey.com

Creative Stitches & Hobbycrafts, Glasgow
6th-9th
If you’re in need of a thoroughly crafty day out, head to the SECC in Glasgow for Creative Stitches & Hobbycrafts. Stock up on all sorts of necessary needles and frivolous fancies, and soak up all the marvellous inspiration for your future projects! A selection of costumes from the film ‘Les Misérables’, created by Oscar-nominated Paco Delado, will be on display, as well as Alison Murray’s handcrafted Giant Books collection. For more information and tickets, go to www.ichfevents.co.uk

The Spring Knitting & Stitching Show, London
13th-16th
Head to London’s Olympia for knitting and dressmaking workshops, quilt displays and so much more! Over 200 companies will be represented so the show should satisfy all your crafty needs, whether you’re in search of the perfect yarn, some nice new needles or just want some fresh ideas. For more information an tickets, www.theknittingandstitchingshow.com/spring

Let’s Knit!
14th March
The April issue of Let’s Knit will hit the shops on Friday 14th March and we have all sorts of spring knits in store for you!

Sewing for Pleasure, Birmingham
20th-23rd
Sewing for Pleasure is coming to Birmingham NEC from 20th-23rd March. Prepare to be tempted by all manner of needlecraft delights! Visit www.sewingshow.co.uk for details and tickets.

The Colourful World of Kaffe Fassett, Bath
Opens 22nd
The American Museum in Britain is launching a new exhibition on 22nd March to showcase how textile designer Kaffe Fassett’s mission to “find colour in a grey world”. The exhibition promises to be as colourful as the dazzling pieces on display, with over 100 sumptuous works of textile art! Visit www.americanmuseum.org