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13/07/2025

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“Just back from the allotment and the beetroot this year is doing really well so I thought I would share a detail from Produce, an early kantha quilt from 1989.
It celebrates my first year as an allotment holder and like Sewing Seed on the cover of Connecting Threads, it is autobiographical and shares the pleasures of the everyday.”
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11/07/2025

🎙️ New podcast alert! A little something for the weekend?

We’re thrilled to share that Kirstie Macleod, artist and facilitator of the powerful Red Dress Project, has been interviewed by Miranda Melcher on the New Books Network. 💃🏾

Together they dive deep into the threads of Quickthorn's book 'The Red Dress: Conversations in Stitch' — the remarkable stories, the 16-year journey, and the voices of women from around the world embroidered into this global artwork 🌍🧵

It’s a rich and moving conversation about textiles, empowerment, and the act of storytelling through stitch.

📖 The book, published by Quickthorn Books, brings these voices and visuals together — a companion to the dress and a testament to the shared experience of 367 embroiderers globally.

🎧 Listen now via our Linktree (Insta) or directly here for Facebook friends:
👉 https://newbooksnetwork.com/the-red-dress-conversations-in-stitch

The New Books Network have over 20,000 educational podcasts available.

10/07/2025

💃🏽“You can almost hear it singing.”

The first time writer Katy Bevan saw The Red Dress, she said:

“I wasn’t expecting to be bowled over with how powerful it is… you can almost hear it singing.” 💃🏽

✨ At Quickthorn, we’re honoured that Kirstie Macleod, the visionary behind this extraordinary global embroidery project, chose us to publish The Red Dress Book – a celebration of collaboration, creativity, and women’s voices from around the world. 🌍

We’re even more thrilled to say that The Red Dress might soon be on view right here in Stroud as part of its UK tour. Keep your eyes peeled for updates 👀

📖 Read Katy’s full reflection in Issue 122 of Good on Paper – Stroud’s brilliant guide to arts and culture. Thank you Good on Paper for sharing our news!

🛒 And order The Red Dress Book now at quickthornbooks.com

Image shows: Lezia Turner wearing The Red Dress (📸 by Mark Pickhall)

10/07/2025

📕 Today, I have been getting books boxed and ready for the Selvedge Makers’ Fair, which is now less than a week away!

👀 While perusing the American Museum & Gardens website in preparation, I enjoyed their extensive textile collection. As you may recall, Quickthorn's 'Rag Manifesto' by Rachael Matthews is chock full of information about rug making, so I couldn't resist a peek at their textile page and sharing some of their rug collection.

📍 I have already visited the museum, but I am really looking forward to seeing what has come out of the archives since my last visit.

Don’t forget, your ticket to the fair also includes entry to the museum! I am looking
forward to seeing you there.

🔑 To purchase your ticket, head to the American Museum website - also on our linktree bio.
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09/07/2025

🇺🇸 The Selvedge Maker’s fair that Quickthorn Books are attending on 12 July, will be held at The American Museum & Gardens, Claverton Manor, Bath. Did you know that your ticket also gives you access to the museum’s world-class textile collection? Including over 250 quilts and 200 rag rugs, their collection contains some of the most significant examples of American folk art in Europe.

⏰ Take your time to explore the grounds of Claverton Manor, enjoy panoramic views over the Cotswolds, and treat yourself to a homemade lunch or afternoon tea at the American Garden Deli, where the menu is inspired by American flavours and made with produce grown right in their gardens.

Image shows: The beautiful Museum building, garden and superimposed Amish cabin quilt exhibit.
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09/07/2025

Thank you to • for this intro!

“Meet Katy Bevan, founder of Quickthorn Books – a publisher with a mission to champion making and personal agency through intelligent craft literature.

Having previously worked at the Crafts Council, Katy spotted a gap in the market for thoughtful books about craft and making. Her philosophy is powerful: making empowers us to be more self-sufficient and take control over how we consume.

Quickthorn’s commitment goes beyond content. They’re dedicated to reducing environmental impact by sourcing locally, using recyclable packaging, and choosing biodegradable papers over plastic coatings - a conscious choice that aligns with their values.

Quickthorn proves that publishing, like crafting, can be both beautiful and responsible – one thoughtfully made book at a time.

Come and see the publications on offer at the Selvedge Bath Fair this Saturday 12 July, at the American Museum & Gardens, Claverton Down. Head to the events section of our website for tickets and further information.

And don’t forget to take a look at our highlight reel, where you can preview all our exhibitors. Explore their profiles, follow along, and join us in an inspiring day of textiles, craft and community.”

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08/07/2025

🔥 Forging the Future of Craft 🔥

We’re thrilled to announce Quickthorn’s next publication:
Earth Fire Iron: Alan Evans and the New Iron Age, 1980–2025

This informative book honours the legacy of renowned artist blacksmith Alan Evans (1952–2023), exploring his roots in the Cotswold Arts and Crafts movement, the pioneering Artist Blacksmithing course at Hereford College of Arts, and the evolution of the craft over four decades.

With contributions from leading voices in the artist blacksmith community, 'Earth Fire Iron' is a contemporary handbook of inspiration, skill, and history and will accompany an exhibition of the same name at the Museum in the Park.

✨ In that spirit, we’re delighted to celebrate and to congratulate the recent success of Cameron Pearson, winner of the Business Design Centre New Designer of the Year Award 2024 at New Designers Week One. A graduate from Hereford College of Arts (featured in our new book), Cameron’s geometric steel sculptures stunned the judges with their mathematical elegance and technical mastery. (Photo: Mark Cocksedge).

📍 Still time to join in!
Week Two of New Designers 2024 runs 9–12 July at the Business Design Centre, London (N1 0QH) – tickets available via the New Designers website and socials.

Celebrate creativity, innovation, and design excellence across themes including sustainability, wellbeing, identity, and inclusion – and see the future of design unfold.

'Earth Fire Iron' will be published by Quickthorn Books in September 2025.

06/07/2025

🥰 I am delighted to be exhibiting alongside the wonderful Hannah Cowie from 'Tamay and Me clothing' at the Selvedge Makers’ Fair on Saturday 12 July.

📕 You'll be able to browse my range of books and learn about Hannah's involvement with the extraordinary Red Dress Project - her story is in the pages of the now-published book which is available to buy directly from Quickthorn Books.

👉🏼This will be at The American Museum & Gardens in Bath. Join us for a day full of friends, fabric, and fun! Tickets or head to our linktree bio.

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05/07/2025

Sharing Quickthorn author Lynn Setterington’s words about her exhibit:•

“House” is on show at the until 7th Sept.
It’s made from hand sewn suffolk puffs using debris net. Each puff is made from 2 layers of net. It’s fascinating exploring colour combinations and seeing what works.

This cloth draws attention to the housing crisis in the UK - we need more but that often means building on green spaces and there is still have a lack of affordable homes.”

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04/07/2025

Reposting news from•
“We’re excited to welcome and her gallery ‘Connecting Threads: Tactile Social History’ at Knit + Stitch London and Harrogate 2025!

Over five decades, Lynn has collaborated with communities across the UK, India, Bangladesh, Brazil, and the USA—especially those who are marginalised or unheard. Blending popular culture, archives, folk art, and everyday life, her textile art explores belonging, sustainability, place, well-being, and identity.

🔗 Find out more & book via the link in our bio.”

03/07/2025

NEXT MEET - Do join us this Monday 7 JULY.
- get your last mending items ready before we take our summer break! ⛱

These pics were snapped a evening at the Trinity Rooms Hub. Katy Bevan and Kat Child are the stitching gurus at this community mending and darning circle that meets on the first Monday evening of each month.

🧵 Meet• Other members of Stroud textile community
🧵Make• New Contacts, share skills and start new projects
🧵 Mend• Bring a beloved piece of clothing to mend

🧵 Bring clothes to mend with your sewing bits and bobs if you have them. Aside from circle tutors Katy and Kat, there is always a group of people on hand to offer guidance and advice and there is a provision of resources: needles, yarn, thread and fabric scraps to help you mend your loved items. No experience necessary. The workshop is still priced at £7 per session.

👉 Tea and coffees are available, feel free to bring drinks and/or nibbles to share…

👉 Booking link in bio above in our linktree bio,
or via Trinity Rooms Community Hub Rooms Community Hub

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