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Ruhi Chowdhury - Kantha - the rag quilting embroidery from the East

Ruhi worked in the fashion industry in India before coming to Bristol two years ago and has a passion for traditional Indian embroidery

Alison Lister - Textile Conservation

Alison has worked on many antique and vintage fabrics including curtains at the National Trust property, Tyntesfield

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We will be gathering from 19:15 in the Lobby.  The Hall is available for set-up from 19:30, and we will aim to be underway by 19:45

Frances Meredith - The Final Stretch

Frances will be talking about the decisions which need to be made when finishing your quilt, discussing quilting, backing, thread and more

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We will be gathering from 19:15 in the Lobby.  The Hall is available for set-up from 19:30 and we will aim to be underway by 19:45.

Christmas Social  - Venue to be confirmed

Jo Avery Temperature Quilts and Beyond

A temperature quilt is created by assigning certain fabrics to specific temperatures.  These are used to record daily temperatures in your local area in the current year, but could also represent another place or time entirely.

Heather Audin - Curator of the Quilters Guild Collection 

Historic patchwork and quilting

Alison Hulme - My Life in Stitches

If you love to print, or want to discover the joy of printing, then this is a day for you!

Students will develop skills, or improve those they already have, using Gelli plates, thermofax screens and stamps.  £40

Linda Pardo - Hand Quilting

Linda designed her 'It's Very Simple' quilt using inspiration from Roman mosaic floors, labyrinths and Victorian/Edwardian garden paths.  She talks in detail about making the quilt, what is has been used for and why she chose to talk about it.

Christine Porter - Colour

Award winning quilter and author Christine Porter will be giving a talk on Colour.

Cecilia Slinn - My Quilting Adventure

Styles and techniques explored along my route to free-motion

In this full-day workshop we will explore a variety of different techniques used to bind and enhance your quilt.  £40

Janet Haigh

Freelance designer-maker, applied artist, craftswoman, collaborating with other artists including Kaffe Fassett

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