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The “Big 24” Quilts Exhibition 2024
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When:
Date:
Time:
26th Apr
10:00 - 16:00
27th Apr
10:00 - 16:00
28th Apr
10:00 - 15:00
Where:
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham,
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Sat Nav: IP30 9HZ
Pricing:
Tickets
£5 Cash on the door only
Under 18s free
Exhibition of Quilts
Come and see this wonderful Big 24 Exhibition, a celebration of the fantastic work by quilters throughout East Anglia, including members of the Quilters Guild of the British Isles.
The exhibition will be officially opened by The Quilters Guild President, Sheila Evans, on Friday 26th April, with over 90 individual quilts being shown from members of Region 8 of The Quilters Guild and 19 of its Affiliated Groups within Essex and Suffolk.
Visitors have the opportunity to get involved and vote for their favourite quilt in the “Visitors’ Choice” competition and to enter a daily Sewing Themed Tombola, Handmade Bag Auction and Raffle, with tickets £1 each (cash only please).
The Exhibition Competition theme is “8” and has over 30 entries of A3 size quilts, which will be on display in the entrance area and will be judged by Sheila.
Special Exhibitions
There will also be a showcase of the work of former Region 8 committee member Helen Vivian: “A Lifetime in Quilting”, and a chance to see the wonderful Denman Quilt made by members of the Federation of Essex WIs depicting special places of Essex.
Don’t miss this chance to see such an amazing collection in one place.
Gallery
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Traders & Designers
A wide variety of fabric shops and designers will be at The BIG 24 Exhibition
Traders
- Crafty Baba
- Crafty UK
- Daisy May Quilting
- Franklins
- Oliven
- Patch Fabrics
- Simply Haberdashery
- The Cosy Cabin
- The Fabric Fox
Designers
- Helen Howes (Helen Howes Textiles)
- Helen Butcher (Little Patch Pockets)
- Melanie Missin-Keating (Mellymade Designs)
Where to find us
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
There is plenty of free parking available.
Accessible parking is available near the entrance to the Café/Shop area.
Please Note: The car park closes when the Roots Café closes and the entrance gates are locked after this time.
Blackthorpe Barn is situated just south of Junction 45 of the A14, three miles east of Bury St Edmunds, in the village of Rougham.
Look out for the entrance gates to a long tree-lined avenue at the White House junction, with the Barn on the right of the avenue.
Blackthorpe Barn’s black and white signs direct visitors from local roads.
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Our Pantry Shop at Rougham Estate is brimming with quality gifts and delicious treats perfect for filling up those stockings or adding special touches to your festive hampers.
With just a week until Christmas Eve, don’t get caught short! From delightful gift vouchers to unique artisanal items, we’ve got something for everyone.
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Don’t miss it - it’s the LAST day for Arts&Crafts at Rougham Estate 2025, on Sunday 14th December.
Doors are open from 10-4.
Come along to discover a stunning range of around 50 designer-makers selling their own creations, where each piece would make a wonderful and unique gift!
Finish off your Christmas shopping here, with the Rougham Estate Christmas Shop next door and Christmas Trees and Roots Café, why not make a day of it!
The selection of makers shown here are:
@ceramicsbuyanja @beadedgarden @birdfeedertree @merrywoodhandmade @j.w.h.mccaughan @makeroftinyglassstuff @jasminrowlandson @tuliphousenorfolk JanetPowell @ericajustartist @peter.dibble.basketmaker @clairepirieceramics @katiemillardartist @deeayles @mariannelakerdesigns @hedkasedesigns @thepinkhareuk @triciafrancispots @artistcaz @jewellerybyjulie
Day tickets £2.50 online (£3 on the door)
Children 16 and under: free
Assistance dogs only
Just east of Bury St Edmunds Suffolk, Junction 45, A14
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Come and get your festive fix at Rougham Estate this weekend. We’ve got everything you need here, from Christmas trees to a huge range of gifts and decorations galore!
🌲Freshly-cut Christmas Trees, grown right here on our Estate, for sale daily 9:30-5 (4 on Sundays)
Nordmann Fir and Spruce trees of varying heights available; potted trees up to about 1m in the courtyard.
No booking needed, free entry.
🛍️The wonderful Christmas Shop is just next door, full of decorations in every style and colour; open daily 9:30-5 (4 on Sundays)
Freshly-made wreaths available.
No booking needed, free entry.
🎁For quality, hand-crafted gifts don’t miss this last weekend of the impressive Arts&Crafts Fair, where each piece is made by the designer-maker selling it. Artisans from around the country are to be found in the medieval thatched barn, with gifts such as jewellery, leather goods, clothing, ceramics, glassware, food and much more.
Open Saturday and Sunday (13th & 14th), 10-4, entry £3 on the door / £2.50 online, free for 16s and under.
🍽️Roots Café open daily 9-5 (4 on Sundays) for delicious sit-down meals and tasty snacks.
☕️Roots&Co Kiosk is serving warming drinks and snacks in the courtyard.
🅿️Plenty of free parking, kindly organised by @burybachchoir this weekend, and everything within easy walking distance in our lovely rural setting.
🚗Easy access: we’re just 2 minutes from junction 45 of the A14, east of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
🐕 Dogs welcome everywhere outside and in the café with paws on the floor. Dogs must be carried in the shop and only assistance dogs are allowed in the Crafts event due to the fragile nature of many items.
🎅You’ll find everything you need to make your Christmas merry here - come and enjoy the magic of Christmas in the glorious Suffolk countryside.
We’re open daily until 23rd December (except the Arts&Crafts Fair which finishes on 14 December)
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It’s the last Crafts weekend this weekend; the last chance to see these fine artisans together in the magical thatched Blackthorpe Barn for 2025.
Whether you are looking for gifts for loved ones or something to give yourself, you’ll find unique, quality hand-crafted pieces here, sold directly by the designer-makers.
Makers showcased here, some in the process of making their work:
@tiltshiftleatherworks IslandKnitwear @wood_row_chocolate @carola_sme @hazelbaystore @juliahulmesculpture @woollycomforts @trucklecheese @j.w.h.mccaughan @yumyumtreefudgeltd @leatherdesigncraft @flossyfelts @marshpigcharcuterie @rhodawebbart @beeinspired_natural_skincare
For the final time, come to the Rougham Estate Christmas Arts&Crafts Market for that fabulous festive feeling!
Doors open 10am - 4pm Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December
Day tickets £2.50 online (£3 on the door)
Children 16 and under: free
Assistance dogs only
Just east of Bury St Edmunds Suffolk, Junction 45, A14
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It’s the last chance to see these amazing designer-makers; this will be the last Arts&Crafts weekend at Rougham Estate for 2025.
And what a wonderful selection of makers have gathered here, with their hand-woven rugs, ceramics, glassware, soft furnishings, basketware, handmade clothing, jewellery and more. Each fabulous piece is sold by the artisan who made it.
This is the best Christmas Market to get unique and quality gifts!
Craftspeople showcased here:
@clairepirieceramics @artistcaz @tuliphousenorfolk @peter.dibble.basketmaker JanetPowell @ericajustartist @mariannelakerdesigns @merrywoodhandmade @Pauline_Manders @molten_wonky @lady.bricks.silver @the_baadninishweaver
Doors open 10am - 4pm 13th and 14th December
Day tickets £2.50 online (£3 on the door)
Children 16 and under: free
Assistance dogs only
Just east of Bury St Edmunds Suffolk, Junction 45, A14
#roughamestate #blackthorpebarn #suffolkevent #christmasmarket #suffolkchristmas #suffolkartsociety #suffolkartsociety #suffolkcraftsociety #artisanmade #artisanmarket
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