Bath & West Showground · 29–31 October 2026
Speakers &
live activities
Inspiring talks, expert makers, extraordinary textile art and a fashion show that puts your creativity centre stage.
Experience more at the show
A few highlights
Friday · from 2pm · Catwalk
From the Sewing Bee to the catwalk
Meet Asmaa, Fauve and Tony for a Q&A, followed by our open Strut Your Stuff fashion show. Bring along something you've made!
Saturday · 11am–4pm · Balcony
See the extraordinary Red Dress
Explore an internationally collaborative embroidered artwork and hear from its creator, Kirstie Macleod, during the display.
Make the most of your visit
Plan your day
Select a day to see its suggested schedule. Talks can run at the same time in different locations.
29 October
Textile art, inspiration and stitching
PM
In Stitches
Linda Miller
An illustrated journey through Linda's life as a textile artist, from her early love of drawing and sewing to her distinctive machine embroideries, creative inspirations and exhibitions.
Quilt Hall
30 October
Quilting, creativity and the catwalk
AM
How to Master Simple Quilting
Gilly Mac (GillyMac Designs)
Drawing on 20 years of quilting and teaching experience, Gill shares approachable walking-foot and doodle-quilting designs, plus what you really need for ruler quilting.
Quilt Hall
PM
Stitch Bingo: How to Revive Your Sew-jo!
Julia Langley
Feeling stuck for inspiration? Discover Stitch Bingo, a playful creative game to help bring new ideas and enthusiasm back to your craft room.
Quilt Hall
PM
Meet the Sewing Bee Contestants
Asmaa Al-Allak, Fauve Birch & Tony Rea
Join the makers from BBC's The Great British Sewing Bee for a lively Q&A. Afterwards, enjoy Strut Your Stuff, an open fashion show where visitors are invited to showcase something they have made. The fashion show follows the Q&A; its exact start may vary.
Catwalk
31 October
Quilt stories, makers and the Red Dress
AM
The True Story of the Rajah Quilt
Sarah Ashford
Travel back to 1841 and the voyage from Woolwich to Van Diemen's Land. Discover the remarkable story of the convict women and makers behind one of history's most extraordinary surviving quilts.
Quilt Hall
AM
The Embroidered Red Dress
Featuring Kirstie Macleod
See this extraordinary global embroidery project up close, created through the work of artisans around the world. The Red Dress is on display from 11am to 4pm. There will also be opportunities to meet creator Kirstie Macleod and hear about the dress's journey. Individual conversation times may vary.
Balcony
PM
Print × Upholstery
Jessie de Salis & Leigh-Anne Treadwell
When print meets upholstery, furniture becomes a canvas. Screen printer Jessie and upholsterer Leigh-Anne explain how original textiles are transformed into one-of-a-kind upholstered pieces.
Quilt Hall
Meet our makers throughout the show
Thursday 29 – Saturday 31 OctoberVendulka Battais
Between her workshops, meet Vendulka and discover the inspiration, techniques and creativity behind her award-winning quilts.
Quilt Hall · between workshop sessions
Molly Brown
Hear the stories behind Molly's award-winning quilts, including Woodland Glade, which will be on display. Molly is also running daily workshops.
Throughout the show · workshops daily
Meet-and-greet opportunities are subject to speakers' workshop commitments and availability.