Isobel Hall workshop – July 2014
We all had a lovely time getting messy. Isobel shared lots of techniques with us starting with PVA coloured with brusho and made into sheets which could then be used […]
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Art in Action – July 2014
Our annual outing this year was to Art in Action at Waterperry House near Oxford. It was my second visit and I must say I enjoyed it as much this
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Robina Orchard – July 2014
For our July meeting on Monday we had a very interesting talk by a member of our Guild, Robina Orchard. Robina has an art back ground and has followed
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Jae Maries – June 2014
The June meeting of the Guild was an open day when members’ recent work was on display and we welcomed ladies from nearby Guilds and several others who we hope
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Over locker workshop – May 2014
We had a very useful and interesting over locker workshop with Ann on Tuesday 19 May. There were three of us to start but Chris C had to leave early
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Tiggy Rawling – May 2014
Tiggy Rawling’s talk this month was entitled “Travels & Textiles” and she explained her favourite destination was India. Tiggy was introduced to the country by a teacher at primary school
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Young Embroiderers – reported by Christine Hill
During the Easter holidays, our Young Embroiderers had a busy workshop. Here is evidence of their work. The four bookmarks based on plastic canvas were made and completed by girls between
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Ploughman’s followed by demos - April 2014
For our April meeting we changed our usual format and the Committee kindly organised a delicious Ploughman’s lunch for members to enjoy. The aim of the day was to have
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Design to Stitch – March 2014
This month the Design to Stitch group were experimenting with various machine quilting techniques. This involved holding down cords and ribbons which were then cut and tied. Machining wadded fabric
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Wendy Dolan workshop – Architectural Textures
Fifteen of us gathered at the hall for Wendy’s “Architectural Textures” workshop and despite the unexpected March sunshine we were all happy to be inside drawing and stitching. Wendy is