Embroidery – The art or process of decorating cloth or other materials with stitched designs, usually using coloured threads. That is a dictionary definition of embroidery and Jen Goodwin amply […]
Hanny, an ex student of the Royal School of Needlework is passionate about Metal Thread embroidery and this enthusiasm was very evident in her presentation. Working from her studio on
– Abby didn’t start life as a Milliner, she has a degree in social anthropology and began her working life in a much more conventional manner however she got into
Unfortunately our January speaker had to back out at short notice for personal reasons so instead we had a bit of a social gathering, watched several interesting videos from our
Our Christmas meeting was a very jolly affair, festive tables suitably decorated and a delicious lunch provided by the Committee. Judging by the buzz of conversation punctuated with laughter members
The idea of the workshop was to get members together for a festive day stitching with Christmas in mind but rather like Topsy – it grew!. We all have a
Mandy Nash’s creative spark was ignited by her grandmothers who passed on their traditional textile skills and ignited in her a passion for making colourful things. She studied jewellery design
Sue Rangeley has been creating beautiful embroidered pieces since she graduated with a degree in Fine Arts in 1970. She began her career teaching but by 1976 she had become
Emily Jo Gibbs is a textile artist creating hand stitched Portraits and Still Lifes with a graphic quality. In recent times she has been working on a project she describes
Our July gathering was a social occasion as people gathered for lunch and a good gossip. Members brough their own lunch and the Committee provided pudding in the shape of
