Stuffing Events

Stuffing events are taking place at Fibre Festivals and smaller events are being organised by many groups, guilds and organisations. The list below will be updated regularly as events are planned and then details are confirmed. Most stuffing events are now taking place until the end of May, with a few focusing on the Paralympic Games later than this.

It is also possible for a group to hold their own stuffing event - more details on the Planning a Stuffing Event page. If your group would like to consider their own stuffing event then please contact us.

The date we're asking for most cushions to be made by is 31 May 2012. This allows plenty of time for stuffing the last cushions and getting them all transported to the appropriate places. Some stuffing events are taking place in June and July - these are primarily stuffing cushions for Paralympic athletes.

As well as posters to display there are some labels and contact forms specifically for stuffing events

Posting Cushions If you can't get to a stuffing event, then you can post your cushion(s) to us and our volunteers will stuff and finish it for you. Full details here.

Little Houndales Knits, Driffield, E.Yorkshire, Weekend 19-20 May

Little Houndales Farm, Nafferton, Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25 4LF 9.30am to 6pm each day

For further details contact Kath. Tel: 01377 255093 email: kath@littlehoundalesknits.com

Spitalfields City Farm Sheep & Wool Fayre, London, Sunday 20 May

Spitalfields City Farm, Buxton Street, London E1 5AR. 12pm to 5pm

A fun and educational day out for all the family, we will be shearing our rare British breeds of sheep - not a common sight in the centre of London!

There will be craft workshops which include spinning the wool into yarn, knitting, crocheting, felt making, sheep toy and badge making.

Sheep games & competitions, sheep sponsorship, loads of craft stalls, refreshments and of course lots of friendly animals to say hello to!

For further information about Woolsack at the Fayre, contact Irene using the Surrey & Woking contact option

Customs House Arts Centre, South Shields, Tyne and Wear 2 June

Customs House Arts Centre, Mill Dam, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 1ES 1pm to 4pm

For further information contact: Esen Kaya, Curator Visual Arts

Cliburn Knit and Natter Group, Cliburn, Cumbria Saturday 16 June

Cliburn Village Hall, Eden Valley, Near Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3AL. 16 June. 10am to 3pm. There is a large car park at the front of the building and disabled access. Tea and coffee, plus 'bring and share' food available throughout the day. For further information contact Alice: sales AT sheepfold.co.uk

BEDFORD

There are at least 2 major stuffing events being planned for Bedford focusing on the Paralympic teams, and smaller number of Olympic teams that will be in Bedford for pre-Games training. One of these at least is likely to be in the summer. More details will be posted as plans are finalised, but if you are making late cushions and can't get to Bedford for the stuffing events then they can be posted to Jan, the organiser. You can contact Jan using the contact here. Please mark your email 'Woolsack'.

Finchley, North London

A stuffing event is being planned by Finchley WI Craft Group. Date and more information soon.