Chain Stitch This month’s stitch challenge comes courtesy of Lucy, who has provided examples of chain stitch as individual stitches, grouped to make flowers and other shapes, and as a continuous line of stitching. As you can see, the type… Read More »July Stitch Challenge
The last-minute change to the programme was disappointing for those members who had hoped to spend the day with Jessie Chorley, but it was made up for with the unexpected chance to sit and stitch informally with fellow members. The… Read More »July Members’ Day
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French knot A French knot is a decorative stitch made by winding the thread one or more times around the needle and drawing the needle back through the material at the point where it came out. You can get away… Read More »June Stitch Challenge
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