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The Knitting and Stitching Shows 2012

Exhibition Features

Inspirational Galleries from leading artists and groups

Once again we showcase the work of some the best known textile artists from around the world plus a number of groups. More information is coming soon but in the meantime, see the list below.

For a comprehensive guide to the galleries and features in this year's Knitting and Stitching Shows, download the PDF by clicking here.

Galleries from individual artists:
- John Allen
- Cas Holmes: Urban Nature
- Val Holmes: Inside/Outside   Inaglio/Relief
- Jean Draper: Landmarks
- Jane E Hall

Group exhibits include:
- 62 Group: Celebrating 50 years
- Alice Kettle & Jane McKeating: Hand Stitch Perspectives
- New Embroidery Group: Touching the Earth
- O2 Textiles: Curiouser and Curiouser
- 4x4
- Anglia Textile Works: Themes and Variations
- Mr X Stitch presents...Push Stitchery
- The Royal School of Needlework
- Ann Small and Sue Walton (Jabberwocky)
- Material Space: in_touch
- Reveal: Unfolding Stories

Other exciting features include:

- The Unfinishable Project
Following calls for unfinished stitching projects last year, a special surprise awaits!
- Hand stitching Live with Jan Beaney & Jean Littlejohn
A new area with hand stitching demos throughout the day
- The First Steps Lounge
Specially for newcomers - a place to get started in a range of subjects
- The Upcycling Academy
Help to save the planet by recycling old textiles and unwanted clothing; learn to make something new from something old!
- The Knitted Miniature Village
A model village mde entirely of knitted objects, entered by YOU
- The Knitted Textile Awards
Work from the best knitwear graduates in the UK selected by the UKHKA and Knitting Magazine
- The Graduate Showcase
Selected by the Embroiderers Guild, the cutting edge in textile talent
- Knit 1 Hook 1 Pass it On
Learn to knit and crochet with the UKHKA

In Harrogate Only:
- Pauline Burbidge
- Textile Art Group (TAG)
- Sleeping Bag Project