Sue Peskett – Calne Community Quilt
Calne Community Quilt It is always a treat when one of our own members talks to the group about a local project that they have been involved with so when […]
Main Meetings, Monthly blog
Special Occasions, Stitch Day
Summer Lunch and Stitch Day
After a hectic time preparing for, and attending our Summer Exhibition in June, members took part in more informal events in July.  At the beginning of the month everyone was
Challenges & Projects, Exhibitions, Members contributions, Special Occasions, Workshops
Summer Exhibition – June 2024
The idea of having an exhibition was first mentioned about a year ago. Our last one was in 2018 so it was about time to get into action. A sub
Textile Artists, Workshops
Jan Tillett – Stitched Surface Texture Workshop
Jan Tillett – Stitched Surface Texture Workshop  The aim of Jan’s workshop was to show us various ways of manipulating fabrics. She described how wadding allows us to create
Main Meetings, Monthly blog, Textile Artists
Jayne Emerson – A journey through my creative life
Jayne Emerson – A journey through my creative life At our June meeting Jayne Emerson arrived with a wonderful selection of samples of her work which were displayed on tables
Textile Artists, Workshops
Tase Woolf – English Paper Piecing
Tase Woolf – English Paper Piecing Tase shared her knowledge of English paper piecing with a group of members. She learnt the skill from her Mum, Heather who has been
Main Meetings, Monthly blog, Textile Artists
Liz Ashurst – Inspiration from Eastern Europe
 Liz Ashurst – Inspiration from Eastern Europe Elizabeth began her training in Colchester with two tutors who had trained at Goldsmiths College with Constance Howard. She taught embroidery and art
Main Meetings, Monthly blog
Jill Salmons – Colourful Costumes and Cultures of Central America
Jill Salmons – Colourful Costumes and Cultures of Central America Jill Salmons and her friend, Jenny arrived with the most wonderful patchwork bag crammed with exciting colourful costumes which she
Textile Artists, Workshops
Angela Knapp – Bird workshop
Angela Knapp – Bird workshop A group of members spent a very enjoyable day with textile artist, Angela Knapp creating wonderful bird designs using free machine embroidery. Thanks to Amanda
Main Meetings, Monthly blog, Textile Artists
Katy Rundle – From Macmillian nurse to professional textile artist
Katy Rundle – From Macmillian nurse to professional textile artist Last summer I had a most enjoyable day at the Talos Gallery in Heddington near Calne and it was here