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Melinda Barry talks about The British Wildflowers Quilt, created for The Festival of Quilts, 2025

By Jess FawcettJuly 31, 2025

In 2022, The Stitcher’s Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show was a wonderful showcase for Fine Cell Work and featured several embroidered floral cushion designs. Volunteers Jenny Bough and Melinda Barry, who teach both...
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Lewis's story - Stitching can transform lives

By Vani KrishnaswamyApril 07, 2023

  "I’ve done things I regret, and I may not be able to change the hurt I’ve caused in the past, but I can give back by doing good things now." - Lewis, a Fine Cell...

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Fine Cell Work

Fine Cell Work is a charity which makes beautiful handmade products in British prisons.

Teaching prisoners high-quality needlework boosts their self-worth, instils self-discipline, fosters hope and encourages them to lead independent, crime-free lives.

Charity Registration No. 1049095.

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Fine Cell Work

190-192 Queenstown Road
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SW8 3NR

Please note: this is the address of our office, not a shop.

020 7931 9998
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