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Category: Featured

An Exhibition of Quilts

An Exhibition of Quilts by the Sew ‘n’ Sews Quilting Group based in Kilbirnie.

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    A restored Victorian mill and 3 granary floors showcasing the history of rural industry and costume. Our coffee shop is a favourite stop for cyclists!

    Have you ordered your Christmas cake yet? This is Have you ordered your Christmas cake yet?
This is the price list:
Mini £9.50
4" £19.50
6" £29.50
7" £38
Order on the phone on 01294 552448, or pop in the coffee shop to order!

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    We're delighted to announce that the Quilts Exhibi We're delighted to announce that the Quilts Exhibition will open from Tuesday 4 November! We have some fabulous quilts and also accessories like bags and cushions.

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    Our Forties Fashion and Military Uniforms exhibiti Our Forties Fashion and Military Uniforms exhibition is officially down! We'll be spending next week preparing the forthcoming exhibition of quilts from the Sew 'n Sews in Kilbirnie: lots of exciting quilts....photos to come!

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    Have you been to see our current costume exhibitio Have you been to see our current costume exhibition? If not hurry up, it's only on for another week before the quilts arrive!

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    These were taken recently when it was a bit sunnie These were taken recently when it was a bit sunnier, aren't they gorgeous!

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    It's that time of year when we take orders for our It's that time of year when we take orders for our beautiful Christmas cakes! Please phone the coffee shop on 01294 552448 if you would like to place an order!

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    We had sunshine this morning, the colours are stun We had sunshine this morning, the colours are stunning just now!
    This morning's find: a 100% new wool knitted shawl This morning's find: a 100% new wool knitted shawl, which has been 'moth proofed for life'!? now what would that involve......
    An interesting contraption for trichology: in 1860 An interesting contraption for trichology: in 1860, a quasi-scientific interest in hair loss and hair care originated in a London barbershop under a self-styled Professor Wheeler. By1902, this interest in hair disorders became known as trichology and this device would have been invented then!

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    A few samples of the military costumes on display! A few samples of the military costumes on display!

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    Have you been to see our Forties fashion and mili Have you  been to see our Forties fashion and military uniforms exhibition yet? 

We have several military uniforms, including this Blackwatch uniform, but can you spot the error?

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    Our new exhibition is up and running: Forties Fash Our new exhibition is up and running: Forties Fashion and Military Uniforms
And we also have the Ayrshire Whitework in our upstairs gallery!

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    We all love this gorgeous weather 🤗🌞😎☀️
    The boss posing beside a visitor’s 1948 LeaFran The boss posing beside a visitor’s  1948 LeaFrancis Sport yesterday - good looking aren’t they both! ? 😉🤗

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    We think this is an early hemming tool, but we had We think this is an early hemming tool, but we hadn't come across such an early one before!  Have you seen one before?
    A beautiful day at the Mill - hope everyone is enj A beautiful day at the Mill - hope everyone is enjoying this weather!
    Our Ayrshire Whitework exhibition is up and runnin Our Ayrshire Whitework exhibition is up and running in our first floor gallery!  Come and see the exquisite christening robes and other lace items on display!

#ayrshire #ayrshirewhitework  #ayrshirelace #lace #exhibition #laceexhibition
    It’s been a busy day at the Mill today! The whee It’s been a busy day at the Mill today! The wheel is turning again, thanks to our amazing volunteers!
    Our exhibition ‘Treasures of the Orient’ is st Our exhibition ‘Treasures of the Orient’ is still on, come along and treat yourself to a wee scone too! ☕️

We are open Tuesday - Saturday 10-4 & Sunday 11-4!

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    Have you been to see our Treasures of the Orient e Have you been to see our Treasures of the Orient exhibition yet?

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  • Adults - £7.50
    Children under 16 - £5.00
    Children under 5 - Go Free
    Family - £25.00 (2 adults and max 4 children under 16)
    Annual pass: £20.00 

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