Helen Brown – January 2017
To start the New Year Helen Brown from the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery spoke to the Guild about the collection of textiles they have assembled over the years. Helen […]
Main Meetings, Uncategorized
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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
Textile Artists, Uncategorized, Workshops
Juliette Orton’s Workshop – November 2016
Juliette Orton’s day school on Monday was a resounding success: we all benefitted from her inspirational packs and flexible approach to complete a number of pieces (refreshingly unusual to be
Exhibitions, Textile Artists, Uncategorized
Chrisse Seager – West of England Quilt Show – November 2016
I visited the three day West of England Quilt Show yesterday in the exhibition hall at the University of West of England in north Bristol. I wanted to share with
Main Meetings, Textile Artists, Uncategorized
Helen Colling – November 2016
Helen Colling was introduced to needlework at an early age and was encouraged by her City & Guilds tutor to apply for a 3 year Stitched Textile Diploma with Jan
Textile Artists, Uncategorized, Workshops
Nuno Felting workshop - Mandy Nash – October 2016
Mandy Nash started her workshop by explaining the fibres and fabrics that can be used with nuno felting and how different types of wools give different effects. Mandy then went
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Prospect Hospice Project
Earlier this year the Prospect Hospice in Marlborough approached Marlborough & District Embroiderers Guild to ask if they would be interested in creating a hanging for the new Outreach Centre
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Marion Rowland
Sadly Marion Rowland has decided to step down from the Committee. Over the years she has been both Treasurer and Membership Secretary. At the monthly meeting on Monday, Ann Smith presented
Main Meetings, Textile Artists, Uncategorized
Caroline Kirton – October 2016
Caroline Kirton’s talk on Monday was entitled “Telling Tales” and after a while it became clear as to why she had chosen this title. As a mature student after the
Special Occasions, Uncategorized
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.