Learn a little about the history of one of the oldest dyes known to man and how to set up an indigo vat for use during the day. Use traditional tie dye, folding, clamping and resist techniques to create a range of beautiful blue fabrics and threads. Techniques learned on this course can be applied… Read More »Workshop: Indigo Dyeing with Anne Griffiths
Lindsay says: “I trade as The Border Tart, hand dyeing natural fibre yarns primarily with indigo, and creating small edition stitching kits. Trained in textile design, I knitted, stitched, and spun in my spare time until committing to life as The Border Tart about 15 years ago. "A residency in India ten years ago… Read More »Zoom talk: Tart’s Travels with Lindsay Roberts
Lindsay will be with us on Zoom for 2 hours, demonstrating her approach to Kantha stitching and will provide us with templates and ideas to continue the work. After her demonstration the Zoom session will be kept open to stitch and chat. Please note: the usual fee is reduced to £15 for this workshop.… Read More »Zoom Workshop: Kantha Stitching with Lindsay Roberts
The Textile Fair was extended to three days this year, Friday 10th - Sunday 12th November. Warwickshire Stitchers' exhibition could be seen in the beautiful Chapel, and we had lots of new work on display. Our theme was "Embellished"
Look out for Warwickshire Stitchers' newly dressed Christmas tree at this ever popular event. Admission: £2 adults; children free
Besides our now traditional activities (more information about these soon) and plenty of time to chat to fellow members, there will be the opportunity to make: Pyramid Pouches Sue, our Membership Secretary, has created this simple project. The pouches can be made any size and are suitable for wrapping small gifts, tree or table decorations.… Read More »Christmas Members’ Day
Mixed media embroidered patches. These small painted and stitched embellishments can be incorporated into larger pieces of work or made into brooches, book marks, cards or key rings. We will have a variety of ideas for inspiration available on the day. Please see Members' page for the requirements list.
Kate visited us in January 2023, when she showed us how to make the stunning e-textile lanterns that became a feature of our Compton Verney exhibition. Working in Series is a talk encompassing Kate’s different styles of work over the last 15 years. It includes highlights from the Hadron Collider series, which culminated in… Read More »Talk: Working in Series, by Kate Findlay
This is a workshop to make a 20cm (8”) fabric picture inspired by wild meadows and birds, mounting the work on a small canvas or board. It is a highly creative and individual workshop with varied outcomes. Kate will demonstrate techniques and guide each student in their own style of work. If you are signed… Read More »Workshop: Mini wild hedgerow, with Kate Findlay
Inspired by the Textiles and Craftspeople of Ghana I transport you virtually to far flung places and describe how artists and craftworkers in very underprivileged parts of the world combine their resourcefulness with what is available to them locally to produce fabulous textiles and artworks. Travelling the length and breadth of Ghana brought me into… Read More »Zoom Talk: Trash to Treasure, with Pat Archibald
Many of Pat’s quilts feature ‘ghosts’: translucent images of people or boats. Learn in easy stages how to create by machine a translucent image of a Dhow sailing away into the setting sun using layers of nets, sheers and foils. As well as her ‘ghost images’ technique, Pat will cover various stitching techniques besides gilding… Read More »Zoom Workshop: Ghost Images of the Orient, with Pat Archibald
Mini Landscapes Using small pieces of scrap fabric, we will make a mini landscape. Working on something small will allow us time to chat and catch up with other members. Judi and Wendy will be running this Members' Day, and Judi has sent these photos of her delightful samples to give you an idea of… Read More »April Members’ Day: Stitch & Chat