Birmingham meet-up, Saturday 15 June!

posted by Marie on Sunday, April 14, 2013 54 comments
I've got exciting news today friends! Claire (SEW, Incidentally...), Kat (Krafty Kat) and I are organising another Birmingham meet-up this summer and we thought we'd give you plenty of notice in case you fancy joining us from far and wide.

BIRMINGHAM MEET-UP

DATE: Saturday 15 June 2013
MEETING PLACE: Birmingham New Street train station, just beyond the ticket barriers
MEETING TIME: 10:30am – 11:00am
RAG MARKET: 11:00am – 12:30pm
LUNCH & SWAP: 12:30pm – 2:00/2:30pm
MORE SHOPPING: 2:30pm onwards
HOME TIME: 4:00pm – 4:30pm, but we won't hold you hostage if you want to leave earlier!

Kat and I organised a similar affair last year and it really was a blast! Check out my round-up post if you don't believe me! All these smiley faces can't be wrong...can they?


Much like last time, first we'll visit the rag market stalls for some bargains - Roisin made a beautiful Matroyshka print dress and Winnie made an adorable polka dot blouse, both with fabric scored last year!

Then we'll re-charge over a leisurely lunch (possibly at Cafe Soya again as the food is yummy and the venue accommodating), whilst indulging in a bit of a swap. The swap part is very informal and there are no obligations to contribute. However, if you do want to de-stash then bring your unwanted fabric, notions, patterns, books, etc along and they'll get snapped up in a jiffy!

Finally, there'll be time in the afternoon to re-visit the market or experience the awesome local fabric shops (or should I say an Aladdin cave and warehouse?) – Fancy Silk Store and Barry's Fabrics.

Have I convinced you to come along yet? If so, just leave a comment below with your email address...it's that easy! Once we have a final list of names, we'll send out a confirmation email with maps and contact numbers to boot. For now, you can download a Birmingham Shopping Map PDF, which also locates the Rag Market and Birmingham New Street train station.

We're looking forward to seeing you there! If you can't make it though, Claire is also organising Brighton and London meet-ups too!
Marie

Obsessed with stitching since 2009. Passionate about vintage styles yet mainly using contemporary patterns. Instigated the #VintagePledge to rectify this and help inspire others.

54 comments:

  1. Claire (aka Seemane)14 April 2013 at 11:13

    Marie, it's gonna be a great day, Claire x

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    1. Marie14 April 2013 at 11:17

      It sure will be! And Kat and I are lucky to have you (and your excellent organisational skills) on board this time ;o) xx

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  2. Stevie14 April 2013 at 14:01

    Damn I'm in Italy that week! :( Marie, we've been foiled again! I'll be at the London and Brighton ones though! x

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    1. Marie14 April 2013 at 22:36

      Oh no, not again ;o) I'll finally get to meet you in London though, so never fear ;o)

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  3. Sabs14 April 2013 at 14:08

    I'm so in!

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  4. Roisin Muldoon14 April 2013 at 15:18

    COUNT ME IN. Yes!

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    1. Marie14 April 2013 at 22:36

      Yesssss! Good to know you enjoyed last time ;o)

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  5. Helen Made14 April 2013 at 16:28

    I'm in! Kat mentioned it the other week so definitely up for it.

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  6. Rosemary14 April 2013 at 17:06

    Ooh, yes, I'd love to join you all there. When my gentleman used to live in Birmingham we would always go to Cafe Soya for weekend lunches, but I didn't sew then, so I never made the most of the amazing fabric shops and the Rag Market. It's rose.pearce at gmail.

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    1. Marie14 April 2013 at 22:43

      Brilliant, this is your chance to shop for as much fabric as you like ;o)

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  7. Anonymous14 April 2013 at 19:38

    I think I might just cry! I'm coming back to the UK on the 18th!!!!!! Birmingham too! I'm seriously considering changing my flights........

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    1. Marie14 April 2013 at 22:45

      Oh no! Well, let me know if you decide to change your flights!

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  8. Tilly14 April 2013 at 19:43

    Erm... so bizarrely enough I'm going to be in Birmingham that day, teaching the Miette wrap skirt sewing workshop at Lauren (from Sewing Bee)'s shop! Details here. I'm not sure if that necessarily means I'll be able to see you though as I'll be setting up as soon as I get there, then teaching 12 - 6.30pm, after which I guess everyone will have gone home :( But if you decide to make the trip down to Guthrie & Ghani, maybe I can say hello! x

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    1. Marie14 April 2013 at 22:59

      Oooh, how exciting Tilly...go you! Shame you'll be working all day, but I'll look into popping over afterwards!xx

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  9. didyoumakethat14 April 2013 at 20:26

    I would so love to do this, but the next day I'm doing the London To Brighton bike ride and I think I need to be realistic about how many big events I can fit into a two-day weekend. Have fun without me - SOB!

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    1. Marie14 April 2013 at 23:01

      We'll miss you sorely, but I definitely think it's wise to stay local and rest up before your big ride, which by the way, is very admirable! I'll catch you in London this Saturday though and maybe in August too?!xx

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  10. Rachel15 April 2013 at 04:04

    I'm gutted that I can't be there, it's just a month too soon! I shall be at the london meet with bells on and looking forward to meeting you though.

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    1. Marie16 April 2013 at 19:38

      No problem Rachel, I figured we can keep the date of this one the same as you're going to be around in London in August ;o)

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  11. Catherine Daze15 April 2013 at 07:22

    Oh yes, count me in! Really enjoyed the last one.

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    1. Marie16 April 2013 at 19:39

      Brilliant, so glad to hear it Catherine!

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  12. Jen16 April 2013 at 04:01

    How about Australian meet ups? Hehe! Sounds like so much fun and I wish I lived a little closer :)

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    1. Marie16 April 2013 at 19:39

      Aaaw, Jen! I wish we all lived closer too ;o)

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  13. Unknown16 April 2013 at 11:54

    I'd love to come along!

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  14. Miss Crayola Creepy16 April 2013 at 22:29

    I wish I could go :(

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  15. Freya May17 April 2013 at 09:54

    Drat! I'ma actually already busy then- going to a wedding. I was so hoping to come as well. Fingers crossed for next time.
    Freya May

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    1. Marie18 April 2013 at 10:27

      That's such a shame, but there will be a next time for sure ;o)

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  16. Kestrel17 April 2013 at 11:44

    So tempting! I'd really love to go but I'll be 7 and a half months pregnant by then so I think it would be a bit ambitious for me to do the trip in a day. Meet ups are so much fun though, one day I'll make it to Birmingham :)

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    1. Marie18 April 2013 at 10:28

      I know Kerry...I thought of you the minute we picked a date because I remember you showed an interest last year! Such a shame you can't come, although you have bigger and better priorities now ;o) Rest assured that we will be organising more down the line, so I'm sure you'll get to one soon!

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  17. Unknown21 April 2013 at 00:12

    Im want to come to Birmingham as my first sewers/sewists meetup. is it only for bloggers cos i dont have a blog?

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    1. Marie21 April 2013 at 00:28

      Of course you can come along Karen. The more the merrier and it's open to anyone interested in stitching, regardless of whether they blog or not ;o)

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  18. Tabatha Tweedie21 April 2013 at 08:49

    I would love to come! Can't wait.
    tabathatweedie@gmail.com

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  19. Unknown25 April 2013 at 21:30

    Hi Marie,
    I'd love to come along to my first sewists' meet-up (as would my 8 year old daughter - hope that's ok!). carobooth(at)hotmail.com
    Caroline x

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    1. Marie25 April 2013 at 23:55

      Yay, that's great news and it's really cool that your daughter wants to come along too!

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    2. Unknown26 April 2013 at 12:17

      Fab - train tickets are booked! We're looking forward to it.

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  20. Unknown3 May 2013 at 17:34

    Ack...I can't make it to Birmingham OR Brighton. Boo...it was lovely meeting you guys in London. I may be able to make it to the London date...I'll know nearer the time. Fingers crossed. And have a great time.

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    1. Marie3 May 2013 at 23:35

      Oh no, what a shame! It really was lovely meeting you in London and hopefully we'll meet up again in August ;o)

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  21. Charlotte8 May 2013 at 19:21

    Hi

    I'm a bit of a newbie but I'd love to come along and the trains are looking pretty reasonable at the moment!
    My email is charlotteupton@me.com

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  22. Anonymous11 May 2013 at 22:14

    I haven't been to the Rag Market since I went with Minnado and Scruffy more than a year ago!

    I'd love to go again and meet you all! My email is elfinthegarden@yahoo.co.uk

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    1. Marie12 May 2013 at 22:52

      Excellent, I'll add you to the list ;o)

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  23. Layer, Stitch, Repeat.26 May 2013 at 13:56

    any thoughts on whether babies are welcome? my son is 6 months... if not I can definitely come to the next one without him!

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    1. Marie26 May 2013 at 23:38

      Oooh, yeah! Do come along! I can't imagine anyone objecting to a cute baby ;o) Best to get him into fabric shopping and sewing as early as possible! Hehe! Let me know if you'd like me to add you (and baby boy) to the list!

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  24. Anonymous26 May 2013 at 22:43

    I'll be coming along with a friend, looking forward to it! I will ask my friend to pass on the details as I don't like putting my email address on websites and such. But looking forward to the day itself!

    Carys.

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    1. Marie26 May 2013 at 23:39

      Excellent to hear it Carys! By all means do get your friend to let me know, but you can drop me a line yourself too if you like - astitchingodyssey[at]hotmail[dot]co[dot]uk

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  25. Get Crafty30 May 2013 at 10:17

    Hi Mary, I would love to come and meet you in Birmingham. Do I need to sign up somehow? Please could you add me to the list? I hope it is not too late to sign up :)

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    1. Marie3 June 2013 at 20:45

      Excellent, of course you can come! Let me know your email address and I'll send you all the details ;o)

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  26. Anonymous10 June 2013 at 08:37

    Hi Marie,
    it looks like a lot of fun! If it's not too late, may I add my name to the list?

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  27. Anonymous12 June 2013 at 16:08

    Hi, this sounds great and I am hoping to join you if it's not too late?? Thanks! Erica

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    1. Marie13 June 2013 at 00:12

      Hi Erica, you're welcome to join us! Because there's a large number of us though, we need to pre-order our lunch by tomorrow - if you send me your email address asap then I can send yo links to the menu and all other info you need ;o)

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    2. Anonymous13 June 2013 at 15:16

      Hi Marie,

      Great news:) My email is erixmitchell@hotmail.com. Look forward to hearing from you!

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