The Knitting and Stitching show is not be missed if you are able to get over to the UK when it is in progress. Wear comfortable shoes, take lots of pictures, and do have a shopping list.
Besides seeing all the wonderful artists whom you have followed and whose books you have, you can revel in the beautiful textile art by lots of groups and students of the art.
I have beautiful cotton organza and wonderful canvas for embroidery and images of
inspirational work by so many artists.