Next month Clair will be heading off to Birmingham for a very exciting trip to the NEC for the wonderful Sewing for Pleasure, and we are giving away four pairs of tickets FREE to our lovely followers! Featuring a wealth of exciting stalls, stands and demonstrations and workshops, this inspirational exhibition is sure to get any sewing or knitting fan excited.
Taking place at the NEC in the heart of Birmingham, Sewing for Pleasure offers craft fans an amazing array of different stitch themed activities and shopping experiences; whether you are after demonstrations of new and exciting crafts, the chance to get hands on with physical workshops or just the opportunity to browse fabric and craft stalls from all around the country, there is plenty to be inspired by over the course of four whole days. Speak to the experts, shop for yarn, fabric and patterns, and soak up the crafty atmosphere – we’re sure you’ll have a fantastic day out.
For more information on the full run down of Sewing for Pleasure click here.
In amongst all the creativity Clair will be hosting our very own Emporia Fabric & Craft stand, where she’ll be selling new fabrics, the Emporia patterns collection and jewellery, plus a range of sewing equipment and haberdashery. We will also be launching two NEW patterns at the show which will be on sale exclusively at Sewing for Pleasure for the first week. Exciting times! Who wouldn’t want to win tickets to see that?!
The Sewing for Pleasure event takes place from Thursday 15th – Sunday 18th March 2018 at the NEC Birmingham; if you would like to take part in the competition to win a pair of tickets to the show, all you need to do is follow the blog if you don’t already, and leave a comment below saying who would like to go to the event with. We know you all love a day trip out, so now’s your chance – get entering!
The competition runs from Friday 2nd – Wednesday 28th February 2018, and we will announce a winner via the blog and Facebook on Thursday 1st March 2018. Please make sure you follow the Facebook page too, so that we know we can get in touch to notify you if you win.
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I’d love to take my mum to this. It’s something we’d both love for future sewing/knitting project inspiration!
Oh wow! This sounds amazing 😀 I’d love to take my sister
Oohh exciting!! I’d love to go to this with my Mum – she comes and looks after my kids every Wednesday, and I never get time to see her as she takes my eldest to Guides before I get back from work! She taught me to sew (mainly mending!!) from a young age, and has always encouraged me to develop my skills as I grew older: Would be a great chance for Mum and daughter day out (with no little ones!!) 😍
Congratulations Katie, you’re a winner! Pop into the shop to collect your tickets or contact us with your address if you’re not local and we’ll post them out to you.
I would love to go, although there is a significant risk of credit card overuse. I would take my sister for some well earned child free indulgence in crafting!
Yes please. I would take my little girl! Hubby would come to – make a family weekend of it! Xx
Congratulations Sue, you’re a winner! Pop into the shop to collect your tickets or contact us with your address if you’re not local and we’ll post them out to you.
I would love to go with my sister in law Claire, she lives in Warwick not far from the NEC and so it would be a great opportunity for me to stay with her and us have a great day out together. x
Congratulations Amanda, you’re a winner! Pop into the shop to collect your tickets or contact us with your address if you’re not local and we’ll post them out to you.
I would love to take my daughter and fuel her inspiration for sewing, fashion and design and give her content for a blog she has started recently.
Congratulations Jo, you’re a winner! Pop into the shop to collect your tickets or contact us with your address if you’re not local and we’ll post them out to you.
Sounds amazing!! My sewing buddies would love it too, my mum and friend Karen. I love getting inspiration and doing some fabric shop. Fingers crossed 🤞
What a fab giveaway & the show looks/sounds amazing
Id take my friend lisa 🙂
I would love to win some tickets. I would take my mum, as she has just started sewing again.
Hi , I would love to take my sister. We both do a lot for our local Neo natal unit hospital and community. My sister is a selfless lady , who has suffered all her life with Kidney failure and brittle bone s . She received a kidney transplant , then 4 months later got the news she had breast cancer in which she had to have mastectomy . It returned 2 years ago and had another Mastectomy. She still has a smile on her face . Such a brave lady. We both love doing our crafts and this trip would be the icing on the cake . Thank you for this opportunity to write this email. It would be amazing to be concidered. Best Regards Rose xxxx
I would take my friend Sue. She has given me the confidence to make my own clothes. This would be a lovely opportunity to say thank you and treat ourselves to more supplies.
My Daughter always takes me and it would be great for me to give her a ticket to say thanks
I’d love to take my friend Dineshi to this. we both love to do sewing projects and would love to learn new ideas. We came from Sri Lanka.
Thank you so much for your competition. I really appreciate it.
Hi there! Thank you for running this competition – I would love to be able to attend this brilliant event – have heard such good feedback from friends who have visited previously! I would love to take the lady who selflessly runs our fortnightly Craft & Sew-On group locally – makes cakes to share + gives everyone a very warm welcome – so to surprise her would be ace! Also I’ve recently had a new sewing machine & would love help/advice with choosing patterns & fabric! Will keep my fingers & toes crossed! xx
I would love to take my mother in law! We are fabric addicts and this would give us the boost we need to grow our business in making childrens clothing 😊
I woul love to take my friend sharon on saturday as her disabled huband spends saterdays in day care to give her a break fabric and wool bind us together.
Would love to go with my daughter we both enjoy sewing.
I would love to go with my friend who is keen to add to her stash!
Mum deserves a day out.
I would love to take my great friend Cheryl, who has just become a Grandma and is keen to sew for her new granddaughter!
Congratulations Sue, you’re a winner! Pop into the shop to collect your tickets or contact us with your address if you’re not local and we’ll post them out to you.
I would love to go with my daughter who shares my enthusiasm for sewing. We would be sure to create memories if we join in a craft workshop and we would be excited to choose fabrics together.
I would love to go, I’d take my mum. We always
Do craft projects together 😁✂️✂️
Soo good. :)love crafts. Wish I could go there!!!
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I would take my husband. He has the wallet!