Festival of Quilts at Birmingham NEC is just over eight weeks away and I can’t believe that it has come round so quickly!

You’ll find me on stand E22 this year which is in the main hall. It is a corner stand facing the Quilt in Action area. I’ll be demonstrating lots of different screen printing techniques on my stand and have already started to print and dye fabric for my Wonky Print Inspiration Packs and Absolutely Hand Dyed Packs. Last year I managed to make 112 Wonky packs and 34 Absolutely packs. Not sure that I’ll manage to print and dye as many this year but who knows! My son Joe will be on the stand with me and will be doing his best to make sure I take breaks and don’t fall over from exhaustion …… (Good luck with that son!)

Along with Hazel and Terry from InStitches, I’m also oraganising The Creative Textiles Studio at the show. The Studio will be near the VIP area and workshop bookings desk in Hall 9. You can see the timetable and read a little about our wonderful artists here. I hope you get the chance to visit as there will be demonstrations on a wide range of textile and mixed media techniques as well as a few goodies for sale.

If you haven’t booked your tickets yet I have 3 tickets to giveaway to the first 3 people to email me at admin@leahhiggins.co.uk. (T&Cs: These are for Standard Single Day Adult tickets and are valid on any day. Not valid on VIP, Two-Day or group tickets. Codes expire 11:59pm 28th July 2024).

I also have a discount code LEAHHIGGINS that can be used to save £2 on adult and concession tickets. (T&Cs: Save £2.00 on adult and concession tickets. Not valid on Thursday 1st August, VIP, Two-Day or group tickets. To purchase tickets visit www.thefestivalofquilts.co.uk. £3.50 transaction fee applies per e-ticket order. T&Cs apply. Discount expires 11:59pm 28th July 2024). This discount code is unlimited so please feel free to share with your friends.

Do stop by the stand and say hello!