Stuart Hillard
Stuart is one of the leading craft experts in the UK and one of the most recognisable faces in the industry, combining expert know-how with a fun, approachable and “can do” attitude. He is Patron of the Quilters Guild of the British Isles and is one of the most popular and memorable guild speakers. His career in crafting began over 30 years ago when he started making and designing quilts and teaching workshops. He began writing for quilting and sewing magazines, designing many cover quilts, but it was his breakout appearance in the first series of Channel 4’s The Great British Sewing Bee and subsequent co-presenting of the Christmas Special that really launched his career.
Stuart has authored four bestselling sewing books: SEW FABULOUS (2014), USE SCRAPS, SEW BLOCKS, MAKE 100 QUILTS (2017), SIMPLE SHAPES, STUNNING QUILTS (2019) and his fourth BAGS FOR LIFE was voted best sewing book of 2021 in the Creative Book Awards. His new title will published by Pavilion in Autumn 2024. He is a fabric designer for The Craft Cotton Company, a yarn and knitwear designer for Stylecraft yarns and he is global ambassador for some of the best loved names in craft, knitting and sewing. Stuart is part of the regular presenter team on Sewing Street TV where his blend of expertise, fast, fun demos and achievable designs has made him a firm fan favourite. He has appeared alongside Kirstie Allsopp a number of times on Channel 4 and is a regular on BBC radio. When he isn’t knitting, sewing or cooking something, Stuart is likely to be found on the 88 acre farm in North Yorkshire where he and his husband raise Boer goats and rare breed sheep.
Website: www.stuarthillardmakes.com
Instagram: @stuarthillardmakes