TSG Forthcoming Events Page

Welcome to the Sampler Guild 'Forthcoming Events' page. The Sampler Guild has a constantly changing programme of events such as 'Meet-ups' (attending exhibitions, classes etc. as a group) and 'Get togethers' (meeting at TSG member's houses) throughout the year, across the U.K. and sometimes abroad. If you are thinking of arranging a 'Get together' or 'Meet-up' in your area, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can notify other TSG members. See the bottom of this page for more information.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS...

As Forthcoming Events are organised, you can find all the information about them here..

Join us for World Embroidery Day!

30th July 2025

Old Warden Village Hall
Biggleswade, SG18 9HQ

Come together to celebrate the joy of stitching!
It's the perfect chance to pick up your needleand thread in a relaxed and inspired setting.

You will also have the opportunity to explore a hand-picked selection of small businesses joining us on the day:

Emma Connolly - Ceramic artist, painter & fabric designer, bringung her beautiful fabrics and creations.

The Walled Flower Garden - Hand-tied bouquets and summer florals.

The Sampler Guild - Cross stitch linens and exquisite samplers.

Korry's Little Shop - Threads from Weeks Dye Works, Colorworks, Gloriana along with Goldwork & Stumpwork supplies.

SoukieSou and the Sew Sisters - Beautiful embroidery designs hand drawn on to vintage linen.

Enjoy a day filled with creativity and community

For all the details and to book your place visit:

www.thecommonthread.co.uk

ACKWORTH SCHOOL

The Sampler Guild will be hosting a major event at Ackworth School, Ackworth, WF7 7LT on 20th to 24th October 2025.

This event is now nearing full capacity.

To express an interest in this event, please contact linda@thesamplerguild.co.uk

DORCAS HAYNES RETREAT 9th to 11th January 2026

TSG Dorcas Haynes Retreat to be held at the Bowden Hall Hotel, Upton St. Leonards, GL4 8ED.
The retreat will run from 2.00 pm on Friday 9th January to 4.00 pm Sunday 11th January 2026.

Dorcas Haynes reproduction sampler is both beautiful and intricate, but it can be a bit challenging for those just starting out.
This retreat is designed to help guide you through the chart and instructions, ensuring you get those first stitches correctly in place.
If you already have Dorcas Haynes underway as a project, the retreat will also provide support to help you feel more confident
and overcome any hurdles you might encounter as you move through upcoming bands.

For more information please contact linda@thesamplerguild.co.uk

THE BIG STITCH!

SAVE THE DATE!

We have fantastic news! Big Stitch 2026 is going to take place on Saturday 27th and Sunday28th June at Magna Science Museum in Rotherham.
Put it in your diary, we can't wait to see you there!

We are currently working away in the background to bring you a fantastic event and more information will be released in the coming months.
If you have any questions, or require further information regarding the event in the meantime, please do not hesitate to email me at bigstitchevents@gmail.com, or go to our website www.bigstitchuk.com.

Tickets will be on sale from June 2025 and an exact date will be released closer to the time.
To relieve the administration behind the event, we have made the decision not to offer payment by instalments. But don't worry, you have a few months left
until the tickets go on sale and we will remind you closer to the time.

If you are a business or a designer and you would like a vendor place or classroom at the event, please contact Linda by email at linda@thesamplerguild.co.uk.

Let the countdown begin..

TSG STUDY GROUP RETREATS 2026

Please find below information regarding the TSG Study Group Retreats to be held at the Bowden Hall Hotel, Upton St. Leonards, GL4 8ED.

The first retreat will run in the Congress Suite, from 2.00 pm on Thursday 19th February to 4.00 pm Sunday 22nd February, 2026

The second retreat will also run in the Congress Suitefrom 2.oopm on Thursday10th September to 4.00pm Sunday 13th September, 2026

It will be an informal, informative and thought provoking weekend. It will be based around studying samplers that we will have on display throughout the weekend, and also samplers that you would like to bring along to discuss with other group members.

The weekend will consist of a couple of sampler talks, demonstrations and lots of other topics of interest taking place throughout the weekend.

There will be a few surprises along the way too.

We will have access to a laptop for research and you are more than welcome to bring your own laptop along. We will have available to us a screen for Powerpoint presentations, note pads and a flipchart.

There will be sampler books and catalogues for viewing and research purposes. White cotton gloves and a magnifying glasses will be available for use throughout the weekend.

Bring your stitching and work on a project or two whilst all this is happening around you.

Please email linda@thesamplerguild.co.uk for more information or to book a place.

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Please note! 'Meet-ups' and 'Get togethers' are exactly that - they are an informal way of getting TSG members to meet each other.
'Meet ups' take place to view exhibitions or specific events and 'Get togethers' take place at a TSG members house (usually on a Saturday) and involve 'show 'n' tell', helping each other, and lots of friendship and fun! 'Meet-ups'are usually free - except for admission charges where applicable. For' Get togethers', members normally bring a plate, i.e. a food dish - usually dessert...

All TSG members are always welcome - just let Linda know if you wish to come along and she will give you the details.