2026 Programme [updated 09.08.26]

23 January – Workshop – “Ribbon Mosaic” an in-house workshop showing how to make attractive mosaics using ribbon.
28 January – A talk by Sara Sullivan about her love of “hexies” with quilts to demonstrate her work.
25 February- A Talk by Katy Rundle about her stunning appliqué collages. www.katyrundleart.com
13 March – Charity day – Theme will be cushions for Age Concern
18 March – Coach trip to the American Museum and Kith & Kin exhibition, Bath and Midsomer Quilting
25 March – Liz Ashurst will talk about her sewing and embroidery www.lizahurst.co.uk
22 April – AGM and Hayling Island Piecemakers’ Silver Jubilee Celebrations – Members & invited guests only
9 May – De-stash Sale at URC Main Hall – 9 May 10am to 12.30pm [table hire £10 Contact Us]
27 May – A talk by Karen Brooking – “A colourful journey in textiles”.
28 May – Workshop – Karen Brooking – textile house box (£35 members, £40 non members)
12 June – Workshop – Wire Bag workshop (£20 members, £25 non members)
24 June – A talk by Jackie Dimmock – “Amusing tales from 30 years as a police officer, illustrated with mini quilts”.
3 July – half day Zip workshop (£15 members, £20 non members)
22 July – A talk by Suzanne Boulter “Atarashi and one block wonders”.
3 August – workshop with Lin Onions – Notebook covers (£35 members, £40 non members)
26 August – A talk by Glenis Lee about her quilting journey
23 September – A talk by Helen Sill about Gujarati textiles www.helensill.com
16 October – workshop – Hellie’s Christmas Houses
28 October – A talk by Rachel Ambrosio from Sew Happy Quilters Association – Sewing for wellbeing and a pop -up shop. www.shqa.co.uk
25 November – Christmas Sewing project and mulled wine.

Forthcoming Events in 2026

Sew Happy Quilt Show, Brighton Racecourse, 5th & 6th September

Meon Valley Quilters Exhibition Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th October, Rookesbury Park, Southwick Road, Wickham, Hants, PO17 6HT Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 10am to 4pm Admission £5 (children free). Quilt displays, traders, cushion raffle, sales tables:bags, books & crafts, Refreshments. www.meonvalleyquilters.org.uk

Stitch Art Exhibition, 23rd October to 10th November, Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey

Alexandra Palace Knit & Stitch Show – 8th -11th October