St Fagen’s National Museum of Wales
It was an absolute joy to visit St Fagan’s National Museum of Welsh history just outside Cardiff this month. On a beautiful spring day two groups of us were fascinated […]
Special Occasions, Uncategorized
Special Occasions
Other, Special Occasions, Textile Artists, Uncategorized
2019 Madeira Competition
Congratulations from us all, Lindsay! On Sunday at the Fashion and Embroidery Show at the NEC, branch member Lindsay S was the Visitors’ Choice winner in the 2019 Madeira competition.
Exhibitions, Special Occasions, Uncategorized, Young Embroiderers
TOMORROW’S TEXTILE ARTISTS
What wonderful imagination children have! Two years ago, a simple landscape background attached to a free standing frame was made by Maria Fraser for the Avebury Festival to encourage children
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CONGRATULATIONS – 25 YEAR PINS
Twenty five year pins and certificates were presented to Margaret Gow and Rosemary Hawes by Ann Smith at the AGM meeting in October. Rosemary and Margaret joined the Guild in 1991 after
Main Meetings, Special Occasions, Textile Artists, Uncategorized
Double Trouble – surprise speakers for our Christmas meeting – December 2016
At Marlborough & District Embroiderers’ Guild each Christmas we celebrate with a “bring and share” lunch and a “surprise” speaker. This year we celebrated our 40th Ruby Anniversary with a
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Avebury Day – Saturday 10 September 2016
Our branch was invited to take part in the annual Avebury Day on Saturday 10 September. This was a great opportunity to show our work and to promote the Guild.
Special Occasions, Uncategorized
Farewell to our Chairman & Secretary
At our AGM on Monday Yvonne Miles stood down as Chairman after 7 years prior to that she was Secretary and speaker finder, making a total of 11 years. Shirley Watson
Special Occasions, Textile Artists, Uncategorized
SW Regional Festival Day – 18 May 2013
Over 200 Embroidery Guild members representing 18 groups from the South West area gathered together for our annual Festival Day. There were two speakers, Cas Holmes and Patricia Godwin, a
Exhibitions, Special Occasions, Uncategorized
Visit to Sewing for Pleasure/Fashion, Embroidery & Stitch – NEC March 2013
Last week a group of us visited the NEC in Birmingham. Our ticket covered three different exhibitions, Sewing for Pleasure, Fashion, Embroidery & Stitch and Hobby Crafts. In addition to