Ploughman’s followed by demos - April 2014
For our April meeting we changed our usual format and the Committee kindly organised a delicious Ploughman’s lunch for members to enjoy. The aim of the day was to have […]
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Design to Stitch – March 2014
This month the Design to Stitch group were experimenting with various machine quilting techniques. This involved holding down cords and ribbons which were then cut and tied. Machining wadded fabric
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Wendy Dolan workshop – Architectural Textures
Fifteen of us gathered at the hall for Wendy’s “Architectural Textures” workshop and despite the unexpected March sunshine we were all happy to be inside drawing and stitching. Wendy is
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Wendy Dolan – March 2014
Wendy Dolan was the guest speaker for our March meeting on Monday. She is a well known textile artist who has been designing beautiful pieces of artwork for over 30
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Design to stitch workshop – 18 February 2014
I was covering the Design to Stitch workshop for Chris Cook on Tuesday and the group learnt the technique known as faux chenille or stitch and slash work. This is a process that involves layering
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Amanda Hislop – February 2014
Textile Amanda Hislop was our visiting speaker for our February meeting on Monday. Amanda started her talk by telling us that she trained at Farnham College specialising in weaving and
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January Meeting – our own Ros Lomas
Ros Lomas, one of our many branch members who has agreed to stand up in front of the group and talk about her creative journey. Ros Lomas, one of our
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Christmas lunch – Eliza McClelland – December 2013
On Monday we all enjoyed our annual “bring & share” Christmas lunch. Each member was given a surprise embroidery pack and a complimentary raffle ticket – we had a wonderful
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Helen Mortimer – November 2013
It is not very often that our speaker arrives with an easel ready to do a demonstration during their talk. Yesterday Helen Mortimer, silk artist from Newbury talked about her background and
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Ruth Issett workshop – October 2013
At Marlborough & District Embroidery Guild we are fortunate to be able to invite nationally and internationally known speakers and tutors. This week has been no exception as a group