Quaker Tapestry Museum

17/04/2025

Couched/Laid Bayeux Embroidery Workshop.
Saturday 24th May, 10am-4.30pm, £90 + £20 materials.
Often known as Bayeux stitch, laid and couched work was used all over Europe throughout the middle ages, often for very large pieces of embroidery. Learn this fun easy technique using naturally dyed wool. There will be a choice of simple designs on the day, including dragons and medieval rabbits.
Book your place https://www.quaker-tapestry.co.uk/events/couched-laid-bayeux-embroidery-workshop/

08/04/2025

01/04/2025

May half term we will be hosting family activities inspired by the international public art and climate action project The Herds (supported by Art Fund) details to follow. Read more about The Herds project here.

Discover the 44 museums and galleries across the UK joining the global climate action project THE HERDS with Art Fund support.

25/03/2025

Lovely day to be on the shores of Lake Windermere meeting other visitor attractions at Windermere Jetty Museum leaflet event organised by A-ha! Distribution

10/03/2025

Quaker Tapestry Museum is looking for an interim General Manager, to oversee the museum during a time of transition over the next 6months (the role may be extended, or become permanent) For details on the role and the person specification please visit https://www.quaker-tapestry.co.uk/support/jobs/

26/02/2025

Our next newsletter is going out this Thursday. Use our simple mailing list form to sign up (photo example below)
We don’t need to know your age, your address or your shoe size. Just your email and name is all that’s needed to hear about what’s happening at the museum. Visit https://www.quaker-tapestry.co.uk to sign up today

25/02/2025

We have some wonderful new books, cards, gifts and craft supplies on our online shop and our museum gift shop in Kendal. Buying lovely things from us directly supports our charitable work, thank you. Every purchase helps us to preserve and exhibit one of the world’s largest community embroideries and share its stories, history and stitches for all to enjoy. Don't forget Quaker Tapestry members get 10% off!
https://www.quaker-tapestry.co.uk/shop/

18/02/2025

Our sale continues online and in our museum shop. With prices starting from just 50p get yourself a bargain whilst stocks last!
https://www.quaker-tapestry.co.uk/product-category/sale/

04/02/2025

We have added some greatly reduced items to our sale shop. These items are end of line so get them while you still can at
https://www.quaker-tapestry.co.uk/product-category/sale

28/01/2025

Do you know we send out free e-newsletters? Sign up with just your name and email address to keep in touch with the latest news and offers from Quaker Tapestry Museum. Scroll down to the bottom of our home page to subscribe (you can unsubscribe at anytime)
https://www.quaker-tapestry.co.uk

20/01/2025

This weekend is the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch. A national event encouraging everyone to spend an hour recording which birds land in your garden. Sign up here https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch

Our online shop is stocked with RSPB play sets for children (each purchase includes a donation to RSPB) and we also have a selection of our own bird themed cards for you to spread a little cheer. Visit our shop https://www.quaker-tapestry.co.uk/shop/

13/01/2025

📅 On this day in 1691, in London, George Fox, one of the founders of the Religious Society of Friends, or Quakers, passed away at the age of 66. Born in Leicestershire, son of a churchwarden, the young George began to question many of the practices & attitudes of the established church. As his ideas on religion began to take shape he began publicly preaching. Although these sermons slowly gathered him friends and supporters it also got him into considerable trouble. George found himself in prison on a number of occasions, including two stretches locked up at Lancaster Castle!

Despite this initial hostile reception, by the time of his death in 1691 his ideas and teachings had already become widespread, with followers across Europe & America. Today it is estimated there are around 400,000 Quakers or Friends worldwide. The Friends Meeting House in Lancaster was originally constructed in 1667, making it a very early official meeting place for Quakers to gather.🙏

You can find out more about George Fox & the history of the Religious Society of Friends by visiting Swarthmoor Hall near Ulverston & the Quaker Tapestry Exhibition in Kendal. 🧵🪡

📷 An engraving of George Fox from 1914.

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07/01/2025

Are you a member of a group that has trips out? Or perhaps you coordinate the visits for your group? Be sure to add Quaker Tapestry Museum to your list of places to visit. Learn about the Quaker influence on the modern world, marvel at the craftsmanship and visit our onsite cafe. With plenty more to see and do on foot in the town, a visit to Quaker Tapestry Museum and Kendal makes a great day out for all.
Please see our Group Visits page to find out more and start planning your visit today https://www.quaker-tapestry.co.uk/visit/group-visits/

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas, Seasons Greetings, Happy Holidays! 🎅🎄🎁
(old photo when we had a dusting of snow)

14/12/2024

It’s a wrap (for 2024) The museum closed its doors today for winter, reopening on 01/02/25. Thank you to all our visitors, shoppers, room hirers, flat guests, volunteers, members, donors, supporters, trustees and staff for helping us through another busy year at Quaker Tapestry Museum, we look forward to doing it all again with you in 2025!

10/12/2024

We have lots of gifts for £10 and under available in our museum gift shop and our online shop. Order before 17th December to receive in time for Christmas. We can post to you or the gift recipient, just let us know when ordering. Link in bio 🔗 Every purchase made helps the Quaker Tapestry Museum 🙌