- This event has passed.
The “Big 24” Quilts Exhibition
Key details
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
01/08
02/08
03/08
04/08
05/08
06/08
07/08
08/08
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.
Never miss a thing
Follow us on instagram
At Roots Café, we’re serving up delicious, hearty, and flavour-packed vegan dishes that even non-vegans will love!
Maple and Rosemary Granola Bowl – A nourishing mix of spiced baked apples & pears, yoghurt, with winter berry compote and chia seeds, for the perfect start to your day.
Kimchi Pancakes - utterly moreish, these crispy pancakes come with ashian slaw, gochujang sauce and sesame seeds.
Sweet Potato Tagine – a rich and fragrant North African-inspired stew, slow-cooked with warming spices, tender sweet potato, dates, chermoula and toasted almonds.
Pulled Jackfruit Ciabatta – with avocado, labneh, harissa salsa and gem lettuce, this really is tasty sandwich.
Whether you`re a lifelong vegan or just looking to try something new, our menu proves that plant based food can be bold, exciting, and absolutely delicious. Give it a try and let us know what you think!
#VeganFood #PlantBased #RootsCafe #RoughamEstate #DeliciouslyVegan #RootsCafe #GoodLocalFood #localbusiness
At Roots Café, we’re serving up delicious, hearty, and flavour-packed vegan dishes that even non-vegans will love!
Maple and Rosemary Granola Bowl – A nourishing mix of spiced baked apples & pears, yoghurt, with winter berry compote and chia seeds, for the perfect start to your day.
Kimchi Pancakes - utterly moreish, these crispy pancakes come with ashian slaw, gochujang sauce and sesame seeds.
Sweet Potato Tagine – a rich and fragrant North African-inspired stew, slow-cooked with warming spices, tender sweet potato, dates, chermoula and toasted almonds.
Pulled Jackfruit Ciabatta – with avocado, labneh, harissa salsa and gem lettuce, this really is tasty sandwich.
Whether you`re a lifelong vegan or just looking to try something new, our menu proves that plant based food can be bold, exciting, and absolutely delicious. Give it a try and let us know what you think!
#VeganFood #PlantBased #RootsCafe #RoughamEstate #DeliciouslyVegan #RootsCafe #GoodLocalFood #localbusiness
Make this Mother’s Day one to remember with a special afternoon tea at Roots Café.
Spend some quality time together while enjoying a delicious spread of handmade treats, freshly prepared in our kitchen with love.
Our afternoon tea includes a selection of delicate finger sandwiches, indulgent sweet and savoury bites, and a wide variety of teas to choose from.
Want to make it even more special? Add a glass of fizz for just £5 and raise a toast to the most important woman in your life.
Available on Sunday 30th March, it`s £30 per person and we have two seatings available: 12pm & 2pm.
Reservation is essential as spaces are limited, so book now to avoid disappointment! Email hello@roughamestate.com to book.
You can find more information on the link in our bio.
Give your mum the treat she deserves. Book now to avoid missing out!
#MothersDay #AfternoonTea #RootsCafe #RoughamEstate #Foodie #LocalProduce #foodspecial #specials
Make this Mother’s Day one to remember with a special afternoon tea at Roots Café.
Spend some quality time together while enjoying a delicious spread of handmade treats, freshly prepared in our kitchen with love.
Our afternoon tea includes a selection of delicate finger sandwiches, indulgent sweet and savoury bites, and a wide variety of teas to choose from.
Want to make it even more special? Add a glass of fizz for just £5 and raise a toast to the most important woman in your life.
Available on Sunday 30th March, it`s £30 per person and we have two seatings available: 12pm & 2pm.
Reservation is essential as spaces are limited, so book now to avoid disappointment! Email hello@roughamestate.com to book.
You can find more information on the link in our bio.
Give your mum the treat she deserves. Book now to avoid missing out!
#MothersDay #AfternoonTea #RootsCafe #RoughamEstate #Foodie #LocalProduce #foodspecial #specials
Dress your door with a stunning creation that is made by your own fair hands.
Join Suzy for a relaxing half-day workshop where you’ll have the opportunity to design your own unique wreath using a delightful selection of dried flowers, all sourced from our very own Suffolk fields.
This half-day workshop is perfect with friends, family or on your own.
#WreathMaking #DIYWreath #CraftWorkshop #DriedFlowers #SuffolkFlowers #HandmadeHome #FloralDesign #CreativeCommunity #ArtisanCrafts #FlowerPower #HomeDecor #CraftingJoy #NatureInspired #SuffolkArt #WreathOfTheMonth #RoughamEstate
Dress your door with a stunning creation that is made by your own fair hands.
Join Suzy for a relaxing half-day workshop where you’ll have the opportunity to design your own unique wreath using a delightful selection of dried flowers, all sourced from our very own Suffolk fields.
This half-day workshop is perfect with friends, family or on your own.
#WreathMaking #DIYWreath #CraftWorkshop #DriedFlowers #SuffolkFlowers #HandmadeHome #FloralDesign #CreativeCommunity #ArtisanCrafts #FlowerPower #HomeDecor #CraftingJoy #NatureInspired #SuffolkArt #WreathOfTheMonth #RoughamEstate
Special dish for this week is a twist on a Carbonara…
Carbonara Potato Hash - diced fried potato, with red onion, cherry tomato, guanciale, carbonara Sauce and parmesan.
Available all week in Roots Cafe!
Don’t miss out.
#LunchSpecial #LunchTime #FoodieFavourites #CafeDeals #EatLocal #RootsCafe #SuffolkFood #RoughamEstate #RootsCafe #EatLocal
Special dish for this week is a twist on a Carbonara…
Carbonara Potato Hash - diced fried potato, with red onion, cherry tomato, guanciale, carbonara Sauce and parmesan.
Available all week in Roots Cafe!
Don’t miss out.
#LunchSpecial #LunchTime #FoodieFavourites #CafeDeals #EatLocal #RootsCafe #SuffolkFood #RoughamEstate #RootsCafe #EatLocal
Mother’s Day is fast approaching.
If you are struggling for ideas, we have a selection of thoughtful gifts in our Garden Room Shop.
Whether you`re looking Mother’s Day items, unique home décor, or something special, we have plenty of options to choose from that will make a her smile.
Also, don’t forget to check out The Roots Café, where we’ll be offering a special treat for Mother’s Day. Stay tuned for more details!
#MothersDay #GiftIdeas #RoughamEstate #GardenRoomShop #TheRootsCafe #CelebrateMum #Gifts #Presents #ShowYourLove
Mother’s Day is fast approaching.
If you are struggling for ideas, we have a selection of thoughtful gifts in our Garden Room Shop.
Whether you`re looking Mother’s Day items, unique home décor, or something special, we have plenty of options to choose from that will make a her smile.
Also, don’t forget to check out The Roots Café, where we’ll be offering a special treat for Mother’s Day. Stay tuned for more details!
#MothersDay #GiftIdeas #RoughamEstate #GardenRoomShop #TheRootsCafe #CelebrateMum #Gifts #Presents #ShowYourLove
Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible women who help drive Rougham Estate forward.
From launching and making the Garden Room Shop award-winning to opening and running Roots Café, as well as the vital behind-the-scenes work that keeps everything running smoothly, their impact is felt across the estate.
More than ever, they are shaping our future.
We’d like to take this opportunity to thank them for their dedication, talent, and passion. Their contributions make a real difference every day. Here’s to their hard work and the progress still to come. 🙌
#InternationalWomensDay #WomenInBusiness #RoughamEstate #CelebratingWomen
Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible women who help drive Rougham Estate forward.
From launching and making the Garden Room Shop award-winning to opening and running Roots Café, as well as the vital behind-the-scenes work that keeps everything running smoothly, their impact is felt across the estate.
More than ever, they are shaping our future.
We’d like to take this opportunity to thank them for their dedication, talent, and passion. Their contributions make a real difference every day. Here’s to their hard work and the progress still to come. 🙌
#InternationalWomensDay #WomenInBusiness #RoughamEstate #CelebratingWomen
Some positive news following from our post last year on the invasive Spruce Bark Beetle which sadly required us to remove some Norway Spruces to stop the spread, as directed by the Forestry Commission.
We are now replanting the bridge embankments with native trees to replace the ones that were removed. You may see the young trees as you walk the Estate’s countryside.
In a few years they will be nicely established and in full growth offering wildlife a home and helping the sustainability on the Estate.
#TreeManagement #RoughamEstate #Biodiversity #Environment #Sustainability #Wildlife #Nature #Farming #CO2 #TreesPlanting
Some positive news following from our post last year on the invasive Spruce Bark Beetle which sadly required us to remove some Norway Spruces to stop the spread, as directed by the Forestry Commission.
We are now replanting the bridge embankments with native trees to replace the ones that were removed. You may see the young trees as you walk the Estate’s countryside.
In a few years they will be nicely established and in full growth offering wildlife a home and helping the sustainability on the Estate.
#TreeManagement #RoughamEstate #Biodiversity #Environment #Sustainability #Wildlife #Nature #Farming #CO2 #TreesPlanting
Happy World Book Day!
Books aren’t just for kids—they’re for everyone!
Whether you’re looking to enhance your gardening skills, learn how to plant for wildlife, attract more birds and bees, dive into a fascinating dog book, or challenge your mind with a puzzle book, we’ve got something for every interest.
Plus, we have a fantastic selection of activity books, perfect for both kids and adults to get creative, solve problems, and have fun!
And why not pick up a book from our Garden Room Shop and enjoy reading it in Roots Cafe?
#WorldBookDay #BooksForAll #LearningThroughBooks #Gardening #Wildlife #PuzzleBooks #ActivityBooks #ChildrensBooks #GrowYourMind #RoughamEstate #RootsCafe
Happy World Book Day!
Books aren’t just for kids—they’re for everyone!
Whether you’re looking to enhance your gardening skills, learn how to plant for wildlife, attract more birds and bees, dive into a fascinating dog book, or challenge your mind with a puzzle book, we’ve got something for every interest.
Plus, we have a fantastic selection of activity books, perfect for both kids and adults to get creative, solve problems, and have fun!
And why not pick up a book from our Garden Room Shop and enjoy reading it in Roots Cafe?
#WorldBookDay #BooksForAll #LearningThroughBooks #Gardening #Wildlife #PuzzleBooks #ActivityBooks #ChildrensBooks #GrowYourMind #RoughamEstate #RootsCafe
Tag us @RoughamEstate
The Rougham Post
Find out what's happening on the Estate
