Bring whatever work you have on the go. Our tables accommodate everything from intricate needlepoint to expansive pieced blankets.
Patchwork & quilting
Hand embroidery
Mending & alterations
From precision block cutting to hand-basting quilt sandwiches, spread your layers across wide communal tables with plenty of rotary cutters and iron stations.
Practice counted cross stitch, crewel wools, or freeform surface stitches in supportive company ready to untangle knots and share traditional patterns.
Repair worn knitwear, hem trousers, and breathe new life into vintage linens with visible darning and practical advice from experienced makers.
No auditions, no skill checks—just pull up a chair
Whether your project has rested in a tote bag for three years or you picked up your first needle this morning, there is always room beside us.
Gathering stitchers since 2012
24
gatherings each year
12+
years in Durham
100%
volunteer organized
We meet at St Margaret's Centre on Margery Lane. Drop in for an hour or stay the whole morning.