Despite the dreadful weather it was lovely to see so many current members and to welcome new members to our Festive Jolly on Saturday. The morning started with a welcome drink and nibbles and a toast to winning best in… Read More »Festive Jolly
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
Our 5th Exhibition in the chapel at Compton Verney Textile Fair was another very successful event. ‘A Year of Textile Explorations’ showcased some wonderful and varied work by our Members. There were lovely comments made by visitors, the most heard… Read More »Compton Verney Textile Fair November 2024
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
What an excellent two day workshop with fabulous tutor, Alysn, at Leek Wooton village hall. Members explored the properties of metals and metal mesh by embossing, colouring, stitching and heating, using Lutrador to add texture. It will be interesting to… Read More »Summer School 2024 – Mixed metal Patchwork – with Alysn Midgelow-Martin
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
…………..and of course tea and cake……………….. I’m sorry to say that again there are no photos, but be assured there was a great deal of activity as more of us met at The Boston Tea Party. Again we were sharing… Read More »More chat and a little stitch