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
Nicholas Ball is an improv quilter from South Wales. After graduating from Art School in 2006 with a degree in Photography , his intention was to have a career in
Creating with Shibori – Annabel Wilson Annabel Wilson arrived for our November meeting with a wonderful selection of shibori work to share with us. Nowadays the majority of speakers prepare
“Unearthed – Stories told through stitch” – Vanessa Rolf For our October meeting Vanessa Rolf started her talk by telling us about her background explaining how she studied Fashion and
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
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
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
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
