# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mary Linwood Stitch Weekend
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 11:00 am – Sun, 23 Nov, 2025 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: A free celebration of embroidery and creativity inspired by the work of Mary Linwood. 

Find out more about the embroidery artist Mary Linwood at this free event hosted by textile artist Ruth Singer. Mary Linwood was a celebrity embroidery artist from Leicester in the early 1800s. The exhibition Mary Linwood: Art, Stitch & Life is on at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery, New Walk. 

Over the weekend of 22 & 23rd November, we are running an event full of stitch activities, talks and discovery about Mary Linwood and much more. 


The event runs Saturday 11am-3pm and Sunday 11am-3pm

Including
Embroidery to try – historic techniques and modern interpretations

Display of Mary Linwood’s materials and the chance to try her needle painting with wool technique

Study sessions each day of embroidery & dress from the time of Mary Linwood (from Ruth Singer’s personal collections)

Colourful cord-making (as seen in Connected Threads)

Talks and in-conversations with Ruth & experts Dr Heidi Strobel (Saturday) and Dr Isabella Rosner (Sunday)

Contemporary embroidery artist demonstrations and displays

Antique and vintage textiles, threads and books for sale

All activities are free, donations welcome. Workshops and activities are all drop-in, no bookings required.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/mary-linwood-stitch-weekend/200029160017944
- **Event Categories**: art, music, workshops, exhibitions, fine-arts, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 231

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Leicester
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Leicester Guildhall
- **lat**: 52.6347
- **long**: -1.13769
- **full address**: Leicester Guildhall, Leicester, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Mary Linwood Stitch Weekend being held?
  - **A:** Mary Linwood Stitch Weekend takes place on Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 11:00 am to Sun, 23 Nov, 2025 at 03:00 pm at Leicester Guildhall, Leicester, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Mary Linwood Stitch Weekend?
  - **A:** Mary Linwood Stitch Weekend is organized by Ruth Singer.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Mary Linwood Stitch Weekend is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Leicester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 230+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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