Makit Fairs

Isn't this an amazing quilt? 😍 Great use of colour to represent the feathers and flora/fauna, would take pride of place on any wall we think.

These realistic looking pebbles are actually handcrafted from felt click to see the finished project.
Want to give it a try? Here, Sara Smelt from Felt Evolution shows you how it’s done - this is a tutorial video http://ow.ly/ooLh30mstvy
Have you crafted something from textiles that resembles something else entirely?
... Why not share a photo in the comments?
#textilecrafts #felting #feltpebbles
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This exquisite period piece uses the wing casings of the Buprestidae Jewel Beetle to create an iridescent sequined effect.
In India, these beetle wing ‘sequins’ were used to decorate clothing and jewellery for centuries.
What’s the most unusual or decorative material you’ve ever crafted with?
... http://ow.ly/nNGG30msuMk
#textilecrafts #embroidery #beadwork #sequins
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Well folks, that’s it for another year! The last of our events for 2018.
Thank you to everyone who came along yesterday to Cranmore Park, exhibitors, traders and visitors!
... And thank you to everyone who has supported our Fairs this year and made them the success they were!
Don’t forget, we kick off our Fair season on May 18th 2019 at our brand new venue 🙌🏼
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Here’s a look at one of our Make&Takes from today. Tudor Rose Patchwork in action demonstrating and helping customers try out their super glitter film!
We weren’t able to film this on a live, WiFi /Facebook not playing ball earlier.

**Lost and Found**
Items handed in to the ticket desk left at Cranmore Park. If they are yours please get in touch with Steve or Scilla in 01354 650500 during office hours on Monday 3rd December to recover your items.

Busy day today for our traders and exhibitors. Here’s a few highlights of activity here today at Cranmore Park!

Our early morning start for our traders and exhibitors setting up. You get a real sense of the space we have at Cranmore, easy to get around and plenty of room around stalls so as not to feel cramped. Always a great buzz in the room here for the LQ&N (Lacemaking, Quilting and Needlecraft) Christmas Fair 🎄❄️☃️

Marble Art are waiting for you to come and try your hand at marbling! Beautiful technique that can be applied to fabric, paper, wood, tiles

Sian from Cotton Orchard showing her skills at free motion quilting 🤓 An ordinary sewing machine fitted to their hand-made freestyle quilting frame makes work easy and fluid.

Doors are open! Lots of eager visitors coming in early to start their day and get refreshed after long journeys. We have coaches of visitors coming from around the UK as well as some visitors from Germany, here for their 5th year!

The Makit LQ&N (Lacemaking, Quilting & Needlecraft) 2018 Fair Cranmore Park, Cranmore Avenue, Shirley, Solihull B90 4LF Saturday 1 st December 2018
... Our on line booking facility for workshops and tickets will close at 4.00 pm today. Tickets can be purchased at the door on Saturday.
A number of Workshop places are still available to purchase at the fair – come early to secure your place.
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So if you have been wondering what happens at Makit before a big show... Scilla Stephenson has spilled the beans on what we were up to today 😀

***STOP PRESS - Calling all exhibitors to Cranmore Park, 1st Dec.***
We have a twin bedded room available for the night of Friday the 30th November at the Premier Inn M42 South. Located on the Stratford Road it is nearest hotel to Cranmore Park.
Exceptional value at only £35.00.
... If you would like to take this booking please get in touch soonest on 01354 650500
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How would you like to decorate your Christmas tree with your own, handcrafted lace Christmas baubles?
Louise West will show you how in her two-hour Christmas Baubles workshop. You can choose to make one of two unique Bedfordshire Lace designs, Louise has has created for the fair.
... Workshop spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Remember you need to purchase a fair ticket too. http://ow.ly/7AxN30msski
#MakitLQNChristmasFair #makitfairs #christmasfair #craftfair #solihull #textilecrafts #lace #craftworkshop #lacemaking #BedfordshireLace
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You can use this festive stumpwork candle on a Christmas card, as a tree decoration, as a box top or as a special gift. Even better, you can say that you made it yourself!
Kay Dennis will guide you through the process in her two-hour stumpwork Christmas Candle workshop.
Workshop spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. ... Remember you need to purchase a fair ticket too. http://ow.ly/eF5B30msATJ
#MakitLQNChristmasFair #makitfairs #christmasfair #craftfair #solihull #textilecrafts #stumpwork #craftworkshop #embroidery
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Are you ready for the Makit LQ&N Chrsitmas Fair at Cranmore park? Join us on Saturday 1st Dec for our fabulous textile craft fair! Tickets can be purchased on the day from the ticket desk #lacemaking #quilting #needlework

This time next week we will be moments away from opening to the doors to our visitors at Cranmore Park!
We have over 60 national textile craft traders to browse for your supplies, 3 inspirational exhibits to wet your appetite for your craft and four superb workshops to sink your teeth into, or improve your skills!
Who’s already booked a workshop?
... We’ve still a few spaces left if not. Book them now on the website to ensure you are catered for with the essential supplies for the workshop. Don’t forget to grab your tickets to the Fair too!
Tickets can still be booked online, or by phone and picked up from the ticket desk. Alternatively, you can purchase on the day!
https://www.makitfairs.com/makit-lqn-chri stmas-fair-soli…/…/
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"Great fairs, wide variety of textile crafts" #customerreview #textilecraft #lacemiaking #quilting #needlwork

Loved it.......... The very best show ! It caters for my every need........ I am an avid Stitcher, having embroidered for many years, I have struggled to get my hands on specialist threads ,patterns, fabrics etc, its an Aladdins cave for every textile crafty person out there ! I highly recommend a visit, if you do any Knitting, stitching, lacemaking etc........ an absolute 'must go ' show xx

Loved it,both as a visitor,and stall holder,lots of amazing talent showcased,and a chance to stock up on lots of craft goodies.

Great fairs, wide variety of textile crafts.

Great day out yesterday at the Peterborough LQ&N Fair. Well organised with lots of different craft stalls selling threads, fabric, lacemaking equipment, beads and more. Plenty of room for walking around the Fair. Food good and reasonably priced. A very enjoyable day out. Thank you Makit for organising it.

Loved it.......... The very best show ! It caters for my every need........ I am an avid Stitcher, having embroidered for many years, I have struggled to get my hands on specialist threads ,patterns, fabrics etc, its an Aladdins cave for every textile crafty person out there ! I highly recommend a visit, if you do any Knitting, stitching, lacemaking etc........ an absolute 'must go ' show xx

Loved it,both as a visitor,and stall holder,lots of amazing talent showcased,and a chance to stock up on lots of craft goodies.

Great fairs, wide variety of textile crafts.

Great day out yesterday at the Peterborough LQ&N Fair. Well organised with lots of different craft stalls selling threads, fabric, lacemaking equipment, beads and more. Plenty of room for walking around the Fair. Food good and reasonably priced. A very enjoyable day out. Thank you Makit for organising it.

Loved it.......... The very best show ! It caters for my every need........ I am an avid Stitcher, having embroidered for many years, I have struggled to get my hands on specialist threads ,patterns, fabrics etc, its an Aladdins cave for every textile crafty person out there ! I highly recommend a visit, if you do any Knitting, stitching, lacemaking etc........ an absolute 'must go ' show xx

Loved it,both as a visitor,and stall holder,lots of amazing talent showcased,and a chance to stock up on lots of craft goodies.

Great fairs, wide variety of textile crafts.

Great day out yesterday at the Peterborough LQ&N Fair. Well organised with lots of different craft stalls selling threads, fabric, lacemaking equipment, beads and more. Plenty of room for walking around the Fair. Food good and reasonably priced. A very enjoyable day out. Thank you Makit for organising it.

Loved it.......... The very best show ! It caters for my every need........ I am an avid Stitcher, having embroidered for many years, I have struggled to get my hands on specialist threads ,patterns, fabrics etc, its an Aladdins cave for every textile crafty person out there ! I highly recommend a visit, if you do any Knitting, stitching, lacemaking etc........ an absolute 'must go ' show xx

Loved it,both as a visitor,and stall holder,lots of amazing talent showcased,and a chance to stock up on lots of craft goodies.

Great fairs, wide variety of textile crafts.

Great day out yesterday at the Peterborough LQ&N Fair. Well organised with lots of different craft stalls selling threads, fabric, lacemaking equipment, beads and more. Plenty of room for walking around the Fair. Food good and reasonably priced. A very enjoyable day out. Thank you Makit for organising it.