Here is a list of some of the traders who were at the 2024 show.
Ohh LaLa
A huge range of bag making and embroidery supplies , we have hundreds of zip pulls and continious zipper tapes alongside a range of bag making hardware and faux leather fabrics
email: oohlalacraftsupplies@gmail.com
website: https://oohlalacrafts.uk/
Marble Art Originals Ltd
Marbling onto fabric with live demonstrations all day. Join us for our on stand Make & Takes for all ages +5 < teaching marbling techniques (traditional & contemporary designs)
Selling Marbling Kits and accessories with show special Christmas promotions.
email: info@marbling4fun.net
website: https://www.marbling4fun.net/
Binascreation
Hello! My name is Bina Patel and I am a Multimedia Mandala artist based in Leicester, U.K. I specialise in Mandala and Zentangle art. I like to work with different elements and materials to bring uniqueness to the piece. My love and passion for art started very much a long time ago. I have always been fascinated by intricacies of Hinduism motifs and artwork. I used to draw intricate patterns and designs from Hindu temples or Indian architecture motifs and intricate carvings such as peacock, elephant, chatiya arch (gavaksha or Chandrashala) or ogee arch etc. One day I discovered my work is so much like Mandala and Zentangle Art.
Mandala means ‘circle’ in Sanskrit. A Mandala represents the spiritual journey, starting from outside to the inner core, through layers. Mandala are not just for fun, it can also be used as a spiritual tool that helps in channeling your subconscious thoughts. I believe it is a circle of life because we stand in the centre of our own circle and everything we see, hear and think forms the mandala of our life. It is also means we always get back to where we begin.
The Zentangle art allows to attain the state of meditativeness and it also helps in calming your mind by rebooting it. Zentangle is an unplanned art form and it allows the creator to follow their creative instinct and discover themself.
I absolutely love creating Mandalas and Zentangle because it can help you restore your inner peace within your mind. It brings me so much positivity & pure happiness and I would love to be able to spread the joy and positivity through something I love doing, a creation from my heart to yours.
website: http://www.binascreation.com
email: binascreation@outlook.com
Allium Threads
At Allium Threads natural dyes to are used to colour yarn, embroidery thread, weaving yarn and handmade wool felt. Many are extracted from plants from the garden and nearby giving unique colours. Everyday yarns and luxury bases are available including various British wools and run from laceweight to chunky in weight. Toning and contrasting embroidery threads using natural fibres, felt, muslin, silk and wool fabrics mean there is something for every type of crafter.
Allium Threads also produces knitting patterns influenced by historic textiles and dress and by the countryside and natural forms and kits based on these.
email: alliumthreads@hotmail.com
website: https://alliumthreads.co.uk/
Café Ole/Mustangs
We sell organic fresh coffee, teas, hot chocolate, specialty seasonal drinks, cakes and pastries
Barn, Spunyarn and Farm
It all started 15 years ago when my husband bought me a spinning wheel for Christmas and 16 sheep! Since then we have spun, dyed and used our own fleece to create a range of beautiful handspun yarns and other knitted and woven products. From our workshop on our farm we have also developed a range of courses as well as social spinning and knitting groups.
website: https://www.barnyarnandfarm.co.uk/
email: barnyarnfarm@gmail.com
Injabulo
We sell beautiful baskets which we buy directly from our talented artisans in Ghana and Kenya. There are several different shapes and every piece is unique, limited only by the imagination of the maker. You can use them for shopping, display, storage or as an attractive container for a project.
In order to support our producers we pay them when we order and send an additional 20% of our profits to be spent by the village on projects which improve the lives of all the villagers; this year they have been building a shelter for dry storage and to allow them to work during the rainy season. Any extra monies pay for their children to attend school.
website: https://www.injabulo.com/
email: lynne@injabulo.com
Julies Gems
Lovely cotton fabric for sewers and quilters.
email: juliekcx19@gmail.com
web: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552616386126
Crafty Sew and Sew
Crafty Sew and So has been creating sewing patterns and kits for almost 10 years! With projects for the home and your wardrobe, I design projects to get new sewists off to a flying start. Come visit the stall to choose your next sewing project or talk to me about sewing events in and around Leicester.
email: info@craftysewandso.com
web: https://craftysewandso.com/
Fabazaar
A kaleidoscope of colourful world textiles: velvet jackets and block print dresses; quilted bags, kantha throws, hand felted gifts and homeware and much more….
email: bronwen@fabazaar.co.uk
web: https://www.fabazaar.co.uk/
Spider Lily
Spider Lily has unique designs printed on 100% cotton fabric, perfect for quilting and dress making..
email: spiderlilyltd@gmail.com
website: https://www.spiderlilyltd.co.uk/
The Indian Block Print Co. (formerly The Arty Crafty Place)
Selling a huge range of Indian wooden printing blocks, Block printing supplies and kits. We will also be running a drop in workshop throughout the day.
email: anna@theindianblockprintco.com
website: https://www.theindianblockprintco.com
Louise Nichols Textile Artist
I’m a textile artist & tutor living in Cornwall. I lino print my own designs onto fabric & embellish them with felt & a variety of threads ready to be made into items such as wall hangings & cushions. I produce a range of full kits & panel only kits of my designs so that everyone can enjoy the embellishing process, whether you’re following a step by step guide or using your own imagination & materials.
email: louisenichols6@gmail.com
web: https://louisenichols.com/
Stitchbook Studio
Kim Edith introduces Stitchbooking- a new craft that fuses the best elements from scrapbooking and textiles. Transfer photos to fabric to create photo albums; doodle stitch in sketchbooks, or combine complex textile techniques in beautiful fabric journals. Our blank fabric books are the perfect base for any textile craft and can be used for machine or hand sewing. With a wide range of kits and supplies to choose from, learn how to create personalised keepsake journals and projects that will be treasured for years.
email: stitchbookstudio@gmail.com
web: https://www.stitchbookstudio.com/
Knit One Kits
Hi, I’m Alison of the former Leicester yarn shop Knit One. Knit One Kits offers a great choice of well priced knitting and crocheting kits. My kits range from cushion covers, blankets, sweaters, cardigan, cowls, scarves and many more. I also sell yarn from my website and always have an offer of yarn from Lang, Rico, Sirdar and many others at shows. I look forward to seeing you at the show!
website: https://www.knitonekits.co.uk/
email: knitone247@gmail.com
Patch Fabrics
A beautiful, varied selection of fabrics & fat quarters, perfect for any sewing project, with a choice of haberdashery to co-ordinate.
Vive Les Femmes appliqué patterns designed in-house by Emma Shilling.
email: patchfabric@outlook.com
website: https://www.patchfabrics.co.uk/
Manor House Magazines
Manor House Magazines – your specialist provider of stunning Australian craft magazines on subscription, delivered directly to your letterbox.
If your passion is for the best publications, you will love our extensive range of quality craft magazines covering: Quilting, Hand Embroidery, Felting, Knitting, Embellishment and Textiles
email: info@manorhousemagazines.co.uk
web: https://www.manorhousemagazines.co.uk/
The Craft Studio
The Craft Studio is a showcase for colour and texture. An exciting selection of indian brocade fabric, sari silk, hand printed fabrics and papers embroidered trims and effect fibres. All great for enhancing your textiles.
Handmade sari silk infinity scarves, printed fabric lanterns, and cards
website: https://www.thecraftstudiokineton.com/
email: info@thecraftstudiokineton.com
Mary Hart
Mary Hart is a textile artist who is inspired by her travels around the world
email: maryhart@farming.co.uk
website: https://www.maryharttextileart.com/
Original counted cross stitch and embroidery designs with a hint of quirky whimsy, inspired by historic textiles and gardens, and the English countryside.
email: hello@bluecoppice.com
web: https://bluecoppice.com/
Stitch Sainte Luce
Stitch Sainte Luce is a women’s embroidery Cooperative based in the rural southeast of Madagascar.
We create beautiful, hand-embroidered fashion accessories and home decor, with each piece being designed, stitched and hand-finished by one of our 96 members. We take our inspiration from the traditional Malagasy stories that have been passed from generation to generation, and from the beautiful surroundings of the area of Sainte Luce, transforming these into colourful works of embroidered art.
The studio where we create the products has no running water or electricity, there is a hand-crank sewing machine which is used to sew the products together after all the embroidery has been done. We use charcoal irons and water from the well for ironing finished pieces. So each is made with a lot of care and attention.
Find us in the trader area at the show.
website: https://www.stitchsainteluce.com/
email: info@seedmadagascar.org
Parvabrook
Parvabrook Bear and Rabbit knitting kits and wool products from our Rare Breed Sheep
email: parvabrook@aol.com
website: https://parvabrook.com
StitchyWooWoo
StitchyWooWoo designs and creates unique textile kits for you to embroider and quilt into a stunning piece of artwork. Also, lots of goodies from hand dyed fabrics, paper collage, time worn fragments and ever-changing surprises.
email: stitchywoowoo@talktalk.net
website: https://www.stitchywoowoo.co.uk/
White Lodge Farm
We supply Luxury sheepskin rugs, scarves, blankets and throws.
email: whitelodgefrisby@btinternet.com
website: http://www.llsba.co.uk/
Featherstitch House
Discover the calming rhythms that sewing brings, with felt crafts and embroidery that will connect you to nature’s beauty.
If you’ve never tried sewing or crafting, why not give it a try? Our nature-inspired kits are simple enough for beginners, but interesting enough to engage experienced crafters. Each kit will teach you how to turn simple stitches into something you’ll treasure.
website: https://featherstitchhouse.co.uk/
email: :info@featherstitchhouse.co.uk
The Fabric Townhouse
We’re Christine and Tom and together we are The Fabric Townhouse, an independent online fabric and haberdashery shop based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire.
If you’re looking for excellent quality, bright, colourful, modern fabrics you have come to the right place, we’ve got your covered for all your sewing needs, be it quilting, patchwork, crafting, dressmaking or more!
We stock a wide range of 100% cotton fabric from well known brands, including Lewis & Irene, Makower, Liberty and Dashwood Studio, along with a useful range of haberdashery and a lovely selection of gifts from other independent makers.
website: https://thefabrictownhouse.co.uk/
email: christine@thefabrictownhouse.co.uk
Thie Veg Quilting
Based in Warwickshire, Thie Veg Quilting are a daughter and mother supplier of reasonably priced quality fabrics! Cut by the meter or packs of co-ordinating fat quarters, or even individual fat quarters. We design and make our own patterns and kits. We have a show special offer of 10 fat quarters and 2 patterns of your choice for £25.00!
email: babybru@hotmail.co.uk
website: https://www.thievegquilting.com/
Tropic Skincare
Tropic Skincare is Award winning, Celebrating 20 years, Vegan, UK made, Natural ingredients, No chemicals etc
Providing beauty with no cruelty, amazing results for rosacea, acne, blemishes etc.
email: tropicjacqui@gmail.com
Rooska Socks
Rooska – Beautiful Socks Made In Leicestershire. Wool, Cotton & Alpaca Yarns.
Rooska socks are created in Leicestershire, inspired by the heritage of our roots on the Wild Atlantic Way, West Cork.
Rooska is a place at the heart of our family so it seemed the perfect name for the brand.
The socks are made close to home in the UK in a bid to support British manufacturing and all the skills we need to hold onto for future generations.
Our first year in business has been remarkable and constantly enlightening. We are looking forward to the future of this small brand.
For wearing our socks, I thank you.
You are supporting this venture and a road less travelled.
Jenni
website: https://rooskasocks.com/