thread... a festival of textiles

festivals and events

a festival for sewists & fabric lovers

Our annual sewing festival is a fun, sociable day out, where you can meet fellow textile enthusiasts.

Browse the curated marketplace for artisan fabrics and haberdashery to purchase for your own textile projects or buy unique handcrafted work from specialist artists and makers. Learn from the experts, try new techniques and enjoy a varied programme of workshops across the two days.

Save the dates for 2026! Next year's event will take place on Fri 12 & Sat 13 June.

Interested in exhibiting? Applications for thread... a festival of textiles 2026 will open in November 2025.

Don’t forget to follow @farnhammaltingscraft on Instagram to keep up to date with news on the festival as it's announced.

0 Stars

"Thank you for organising another lovely event! It's wonderful to be there on the day with all the creative energy."

festival exhibitor

0 Stars

"Finding each room with more suppliers was a joy. We had so much fun and I spent more than I probably should have!"

visitor

Image credit: Lauren Marina

Sign off

Caroline Pearce wearing a black and white checked top with pink lines.

If you have any questions regarding thread, please contact Caroline.

Caroline Pearce

Role
Craft Coordinator