Vernice’s visit to Alesund, Norway
While on a recent cruise to see the fiords of Norway, we stopped at Alesund. An interesting town with a tragic history.“ One stormy winter’s night in 1904, Ålesund was devastated by […]
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Textile Artists, Workshops
Michala Gyetvai’s exciting workshop – “Enchanting Landscapes”
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
Main Meetings, Monthly blog, Textile Artists
Michala Gyetvai – “The Poetry of Materiality”
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
Special Occasions
Robert Shaw Textile Collection at the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford
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
Main Meetings
Fabulous Festival Costume – Ruth Smith
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
Stitch Day, Workshops
Sketch & Stitch Workshop
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
Main Meetings, Textile Artists
Mair Edwards – Memories remembered & lost
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,
Main Meetings, Monthly blog, Textile Artists
Karen Lane – textile artist and inspiring felt maker
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
Monthly blog, Textile Artists
Kennet Valley Guild – Weavers, Spinners & Dyers
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
Main Meetings, Special Occasions
The Knicker Lady – Rosemary Hawthorne
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