Stitch Your Way to Stardom: The Fashion & Embroidery Show Returns with Inaugural National Embroidery Awards!

A celebration of needlepoint talent, creativity, and community is scheduled to take place at Birmingham’s NEC. All you lovers of stitching, unite! The Fashion & Embroidery Show is back and bigger than ever. From March 13 to 16, 2025, it will be held at Birmingham’s NEC. The inaugural National Embroidery Awards are an exciting addition to this year’s festival, which promises to be an enthralling display of innovation and skill.

The National Embroidery Awards honor superior needlework.

The National needlework Awards are accessible to all skill levels, from beginning stitchers to seasoned pros, and are intended to honor the creativity and diversity of needlework throughout the United Kingdom. With its two categories, “In Education” and “Not In Education,” the competition guarantees inclusivity and honors talent from all backgrounds and ages. This is your opportunity to showcase your stitching abilities and receive national recognition for your imaginative abilities.

The Red Dress: An International Tapestry of Heritage and Identity

Get ready to be astounded by “The Red Dress,” a remarkable group needlework project that has taken 14 years to complete. 367 people from 51 nations embroidered this award-winning masterpiece, which powerfully conveys a message of cultural variety and global connectivity. A stunning tapestry of human experience is created, with each stitched panel reflecting the individual identity and heritage of its creator.

Three Shows, One Ticket: A Craft Extravaganza

For the price of one ticket, visitors gain access to not one, but three exciting events: The Fashion & Embroidery Show, The Creative Craft Show, and Sewing for Pleasure.

The Creative Craft Show will feature a brand-new Home-Style Stage, offering expert-led sessions on crafting and upcycling for the home. Discover innovative ways to transform everyday objects into personalized treasures and learn from experienced makers.
Sewing for Pleasure is a haven for sewing, knitting, and patchwork enthusiasts. This year, the show will host an expanded Proud Lounge, providing a dedicated space to celebrate the diversity of the sewing and crafting community and foster a welcoming environment for all.
The Fashion & Embroidery Show will showcase the latest trends in embroidery, with exhibits, demonstrations, and workshops led by industry experts. Discover new techniques, explore innovative materials, and find inspiration for your next embroidery project.

A Festivity of Community and Creativity

For makers and artists of all skill levels, these three events provide a thorough experience. There is something for everyone, regardless of your level of experience with embroidery, your level of passion for sewing, or your general interest in crafts. The exhibits offer a special chance to meet other enthusiasts, pick up new skills, and be motivated by the crafting community’s limitless inventiveness.

Emerging Star in Embroidery

The National needlework Awards’ inception demonstrates how needlework is becoming more and more acknowledged as an important art form in the UK. Embroidery is embracing innovation and pushing creative boundaries, transcending conventional ideas of needlework. In the twenty-first century, needlework is having a big impression on everything from fashion to provocative art.

Don’t Miss Out!

Join the celebration of craftsmanship, creativity, and community at the Fashion & Embroidery Show and concurrent events. Immerse yourself in the world of textiles, discover new techniques, and be inspired by the artistry of embroidery. Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or just starting your creative journey, this is an event not to be missed.