Jo kept us busy and totally absorbed in this excellent workshop. She clearly demonstrated different techniques in free-motion embroidery and was on hand to support and give ideas throughout the day. The pieces are approximately 53cm x 17cm on a… Read More »Landscapes with Jo Hill
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
The first round of ATCs (Artists Trading Cards) have landed on recipients doormats and what a wonderful treat to have each month. Here are just a few of the lovely cards in the first round.
The Boston Tea Party in Leamington welcomed us for our first Stitch and Chat this afternoon. It was lovely to just….. stitch and chat, find out useful tips from fellow stitchers and generally share ideas and techniques. The room is… Read More »First Stitch and Chat…and a ‘bit of cake’.
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
Another lovely Members Day stitching, chatting, sharing ideas and gleaning useful information from fellow Members. The brief for Saturday was a mini landscape to go on a tag or small card. The possibilities for these small creations is endless. Here… Read More »Members Day – Landscapes
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
What a fabulous week-end we had in the company of Kate Findlay! On Friday Kate entertained us with her talk about the different styles of her work over the last 15 years. Starting with the Henley series – quilts made… Read More »Wild about gardens