March is always an exciting time for the quilting and stitching community in the UK. This year, three incredible events are bringing makers together to celebrate craft, creativity, and connection— and we’re delighted to be part of each of them.
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The Scottish Quilting Show
The Scottish Quilting Show kicked off last Thursday and ran through Saturday, filling the space with color, creativity, and inspiration. Visitors enjoyed a vibrant quilt exhibition, a full schedule of workshops, hands-on Make & Takes, and an impressive lineup of vendor booths.
Two special exhibits from beloved UK makers Jo Avery and Sheena Norquay were standout highlights, celebrating the artistry and innovation that continue to inspire quilters around the world.
Aurifil was proud to sponsor this year’s show, awarding prizes in both the Professional Maker category and the Under 16s Quilter category.
Supporting both emerging and established makers is something we care deeply about, and we were honored to celebrate the incredible talent on display.
HUGE congratulations to all the winners AND to all of those makers showing quilts at the show. It was a stunning event!
Sewing for Pleasure
Birmingham NEC | March 12–15
Next up is Sewing for Pleasure, taking place this week at the Birmingham NEC. This much-loved specialist show brings together the very best in soft crafts, with an inspiring mix of fabric suppliers, yarns, haberdashery, patterns, threads, and expert-led demonstrations. Whether you enjoy garment sewing, quilting, crochet, or hand stitching, there’s something here for every maker.
Aurifil is especially excited to once again sponsor the Proud Lounge in partnership with We Sew Too and Aurifil Designer Clive Bruder. Now in its third year, the Proud Lounge continues to grow as a colorful, welcoming, and supportive space celebrating inclusivity and diversity within the sewing community. This year promises to be bolder, brighter, and full of new ideas, with a spotlight on “reborn” fashion.
Visitors can also meet special guest Lu (@Luinluland), an accidental middle-aged influencer arriving with her beloved vintage Bluebird bus, filled with fashion looks ready to try on. Lu’s mission is to challenge myths about midlife and menopause while encouraging women to rediscover confidence and step outside their comfort zones.
Alongside impromptu fashion shows, the Proud Lounge will feature:
• Drop-in crafting and stitching sessions
• Embroidery machines from Brother
• Hand stitching with Sew Happy Quilters
• Threads from Aurifil and fabrics from Minerva
• 3D printing demonstrations from GM Crafts UK
Join Clive and the #WESEWTOO community to swap stories, learn a new skill, and enjoy a little fashion fun along the way.
The Stitch Festival
London | March 19–22
Rounding out the month is one of the UK’s most anticipated creative gatherings: The Stitch Festival in London. This annual favorite celebrates creativity with hundreds of workshops, demonstrations, catwalk shows, textile exhibitions, installations, and free drop-in sessions. Visitors can also explore a vibrant marketplace filled with specialist craft suppliers.
Aurifil is absolutely delighted to serve as the official thread sponsor for this year’s festival. Our cotton threads will be featured in all sewing and quilting classrooms, and we’re also supplying Aurifil Floss for the Stitch Lounge, where attendees can relax, experiment, and stitch together.
The Stitch Festival is also part of a wider collaboration we’re proud to support across the UK. Aurifil is honored to be the Official Thread Partner for several leading shows, including The Stitch Festival, Festival of Quilts (FOQ), Knit & Stitch London, Knit & Stitch Northern Ireland, and Knit & Stitch Harrogate.
Whether you’re just beginning your creative journey or have years of stitching behind you, The Stitch Festival is a wonderful place to learn, connect, and be inspired.
We’re incredibly grateful to support these vibrant events and the talented makers, teachers, and organizers who bring them to life. If you’re attending any of these shows, we hope you’ll stop by, say hello, and share what you’re working on— we’d love to see what you’re stitching.