We knew that making little trees to sit in teacups was going to make for a fun day – and we weren’t disappointed! There are quite a few stages involved in stitching the tree on soluble fabric, … Read More »Teacup trees – updated
Members who did Angie Hughes’ recent ‘Vanishing Worlds’ workshop have shared the way they have developed their pieces since then. Shay added stitching, leaves and textured cords. She says, “Every time I think I’ve finished, I have another idea …”… Read More »Development of ‘Vanishing Worlds’
Thinking about the Stitch Challenge, Caroline has sent this lovely idea for a way to store / display your stitch samples.
Please scroll down to see members’ samples. We are really excited to be offering members a new opportunity for stitch. Many of us have favourite stitches that we turn to. We often recognise textile pieces by the “signature stitch” of… Read More »Stitch Challenge – getting started
There’s still just time to take in Sue’s exhibition, which finishes Sunday 29th: Just a quick reminder that you can see member, Sue F’s finished ‘9’ piece and the hoodie she stitched during lockdown, amongst lots more work at her Oxfordshire… Read More »Member’s work on show, Oxfordshire Art Weeks
It’s always a delight to attend a workshop given by Angie – she is such an entertaining tutor, who shares a great deal of expertise in a very modest and accessible way. No wonder her workshops are fully subscribed! The… Read More »Vanishing Worlds
We thought you might like to see photos of now finished work from our recent ‘Nine’ members’ day: Judi’s garden birds panel, which we saw in sketch form earlier on Gaye also finished and framed her very attractive… Read More »‘Nine’ update
We are delighted to have been invited again this year to exhibit our work at The Textile Fair, Compton Verney, which takes place over two days: Saturday 12th November – Sunday 13th November. The Fair attracts a large number of… Read More »The Textile Fair at Compton Verney
We are preparing a new feature in the form of a Stitch Challenge, and hope you will take part. Watch this space for details shortly … Meanwhile, here’s a photo of Shay’s finished 9 piece, before she cuts it up to make… Read More »Stitch Challenge coming soon
Knowing that many members carry on stitching their pieces after the relevant workshop or members’ day has taken place, we would still like you to send us your photos. Please don’t be shy! Members love to see the variety of… Read More »We want your photos …