Michala Gyetvai’s exciting workshop – “Enchanting Landscapes” The day after her talk, Michala organised an exciting and enjoyable workshop entitled “Enchanting Landscapes”. What a talented members we have and I […]
Michala Gyetvai – artist and textile artist I first discovered Michala’s work in a Stitch magazine in 2009. There was something about it which just lifted my spirits and said
Robert Shaw Textile Collection at the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford Copyright Ashmolean Museum We had a most enjoyable time at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford last week. Thanks to great organisation
Fabulous Festival Costume – Ruth Smith The Miao & Dong ethnic minorities of South West China Ruth Smith has travelled extensively in Guizhou province in south west China which is
Sketch & Stitch Workshop On Tuesday a group of 14 members met in the hall for a day of sketching, stitch, fun and gossip. Since forming our Textiles & Stitch
Mair Edwards – Memories remembered & lost After our online Zoom meeting in February it was so enjoyable to meet up earlier this week when a hall full of members,
Karen Lane – textile artist and inspiring felt maker My F-Plan Diet – Fabric, Fibre and Felting It is always fascinating to hear how people developed their interests and on
The Kennet Valley Guild – Weavers, Spinners and Dyers was formed over 40 years ago and two members, Lynne & Jennifer kindly brought along a wonderful selection of wools, equipment
A drawing of a luxury hourglass corset from 1878, featuring a busk fastening at the front and lacing at the back taken from Wikipedia. The Knicker Lady – Rosemary Hawthorne
Magical Christmas Workshop What a fun day we had on Monday at our “in house” magical Christmas workshop. Everybody arrived in good time to help set up the tables ready
