Success at the Leamington Christmas Tree Festival! Gratifying, isn’t it, to have our efforts and hard work recognised? A big thank you from us all, too, to Judi and Wendy, who provided the ideas and created the samples and templates… Read More »“Best in Show”
We have come to the end of our formal programme of talks and workshops for 2024, but that’s not the end of the fun. Still to come: Saturday 7th December, 11am – 3pm, Warwickshire Stitchers ‘Festive Jolly’ Bring & Share… Read More »December events and Member News
The title of Chloe’s Zoom talk: “My Passion for Textiles” seemed very apt. She has had an extensive career creating and making for a wide range of high-profile clients, such as Kate Moss, Stella Tennant. retail outlets such as Harvey… Read More »Chloe Patience, 3D Embroidery
“You need life experience and stories before you can make meaningful art.” Suzette’s opening to her talk explains her approach to embroidery. She showed us a collection of her lovely and detailed collaged pieces – some on a large (tablecloth-sized)… Read More »Suzette Smart: Collage and Image Transfer
Our third AGM on Saturday 21st was very well attended. We learned that we have had another successful year, financially and creatively, and we will be keeping the membership fee at £45 for 2024/25. Workshop fees will increase from September… Read More »Warwickshire Stitchers AGM
This is the first in an occasional series focusing on Warwickshire Stitchers members. NUALA CHIBA has been a stalwart member of Warwickshire Young Stitchers, and recently completed her A Levels. We hope to see her from time to time when… Read More »New feature – Member profile
Te = hand; Mari = ball Nicola’s lively talk this month provided a fascinating insight into the making of Japanese embroidered thread balls.Temari originated as a game in China (kemari) around the 7th century, before appearing in Japan, and later… Read More »July: Nicola Davis’s talk on Temari Balls
A lively, inspiring talk by Jessica on Friday gave us an intriguing glimpse of what to expect on Saturday’s workshop. She showed us images of her zingy, colourful embroideries – some very large scale – which she creates using unconventional… Read More »Fantasy Florals with Jessica Grady
After a great talk about her stitching journey and current work (lots of lovely pieces to admire and touch), Mandy Clayton showed us some of the techniques she uses. Saturday’s workshop was all about exploiting the transparent qualities of different… Read More »A Little Strip of Leaves
Pat Archibald’s talk had us spellbound from the start with her colourful images of craft markets and African artisans at work. The images were taken during a visit she made with then owners of The African Fabric Shop, Maggie &… Read More »Trash to Treasure